Events List

19 February 2026
DBS Clinic
Do you require assistance with DBS checks? If so, you may wish to book an appointment at our next DBS clinic being held at Church House, Daresbury

25 February 2026
Church Buildings Question & Answer Session
Do you have any questions about church buildings and faculty permissions process? Join Caroline Hilton and David Bayley at their online Question & Answer session.

26 February 2026
Leading a Brick Church
This is an event for those working or volunteering in a Church who are interested in running a brick Church.

26 February 2026
Occasional Worship Leaders (OWLs) Course
A four session course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised Occasional Worship Leader.

27 February 2026
Breathe with the Seasons: Lent
Returning to what matters most. An Encounter Day with Mike McGurk

28 February 2026
New Christian Communities Gathering - Macclesfield
Join us as a small team for breakfast, shared ideas, theological input, and practical steps to help grow New Christian Communities.

1 March 2026
Sundays @ Seven with 'Captain Dave' Sharples
Relaxed and informal evening of dialogue with a special guest

3 March 2026
New Christian Communities Gathering - Online
Join us as a small team for a virtual session of shared ideas, theological input, and practical steps to help grow New Christian Communities.

9 March 2026
Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing group
For Clergy in Chester Diocese - Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with seams of gold.

10 March 2026
Everyday Faith Podcast Recording
This Everyday Faith podcast recording will be a special youth edition featuring a panel of young Christians from churches in Macclesfield and a live audience, hosted by Ruth Bull.

10 March 2026
Ministry Toolbox: A churchyard – blessing or curse?
Led by Diocesan Registrar, Lisa Moncur and Clerk to the Registry, Jo Williams

14 March 2026
New Christian Communities Gathering - Chester
Join us as a small team for breakfast, shared ideas, theological input, and practical steps to help grow New Christian Communities.

19 March 2026
Called to Serve
Come to St Mark's Church New Ferry to explore different opportunities for serving God

21 March 2026
Diocesan Synod
St John's Hartford, School Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1NP

21 March 2026
Family Easter Brick Build Day
Come and join us for a fun-filled day of creativity, faith, and family time as we explore the parables of Jesus—brick by brick!

25 March 2026
Including those with Dementia in Church Life
Designed to raise awareness of the different forms of dementia, how they can affect people and ways in which churches can support people.

28 March 2026
Breathe with the Seasons: Holy Week
Journey with Jesus. An Encounter Day with Veronica Hydon.

14 April 2026
Ministry Toolbox: Preaching out of season
Bishop Mark will share on how to keep preaching fresh as the demands of life and ministry

20 April 2026
Welcome to Church House
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)

1 May 2026
Youth Residential
1st-3rd May 2026, A weekend with other young people (11-18) exploring faith, fellowship and life

14 May 2026
Financial Planning During your Ministry and Beyond Copy
Helping clergy to demystify financial matters and to think about planning for their financial future no matter how far from retirement.

14 May 2026
Mental Health Conference
The Diocesan Mental Health Forum’s Annual Mental Health Conference will focus on the Mental Health of Elderly People and their Carers.

24 June 2026
Occasional Worship Leaders (OWLs) Course
A four session course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised OWL.

26 September 2026
AGM & Diocesan Synod
Saturday, 26 September 2026; St John's Knutsford, Church Hill, Knutsford WA16 6DH

14 November 2026
Diocesan Synod - reserve date
St Peter’s Church Hall School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3HU





