Welcome to Macclesfield
and Bollington

United Reformed Church

We are a friendly, welcoming and outward looking church. Services are held each Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. in our town centre church in Park Green, Macclesfield. Worship is the centre of our communal life and the glue that holds it together. Coffee and croissants are served to members and visitors every Sunday from 10:00am - 10:30am in support of the local foodbank.

Once a month our service is followed by the celebration of Holy Communion. On the last Sunday of each month from 5:30pm we hold an evening of prayer in the Raise style. Visitors are warmly welcomed to join any of our services.

View of a tall stone church with arched stained glass windows, an entrance with glass doors, and a bell tower under a blue sky with wispy clouds. A metal gate and potted plants are in front, with an inscription on the gate reading 'A Faithful Witness to Jesus Christ.'

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Dear friends,

It is a great joy and privilege for me to serve as the minister of Macclesfield and Bollington United Reformed Church. I thank God for the opportunity to join this welcoming community of faith.

Our church seeks to be a place where people can encounter the transforming love of Jesus Christ, grow in faith, and find hope and encouragement for everyday life. Whether you are a long-time member, new to the area, exploring the Christian faith, or simply looking for a church where you can worship and belong, you are warmly invited to join us.

I would be delighted to welcome you to Macclesfield and Bollington URC, and to journey together as we seek to follow Christ and serve the people in our community and beyond.

Grace and peace to you,

Rev Dr Juan Cruz

Weekly Activities at Macclesfield URC

The Friendship Circle, a time for chat, quizzes, occasional speakers and refreshments, meets in the Bollington Room (Townley Street entrance) on the 2nd Wednesday in the month at 2.00 pm.

The Wednesday Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm in the Bollington Room (Townley Street entrance). It offers a short time of worship including well known hymns and a reflection, followed by a time for fellowship and friendship, tea and cakes!

Our affiliated Sea Scouts group, with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, meets in Townley Hall (Townley Street entrance) on Tuesday evenings from 6.00 p.m.

Every Wednesday night, 7.00 pm till 9.00pm, in the church (Park Green entrance), we welcome The All Abilities Disco, which provides a lively evening of music & entertainment plus refreshments.

On Saturday nights, we host a team of Street Angels who provide care and support to revellers in the town centre.

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Facilities hire

A variety of rooms are available for hire. All spaces have free internet access.

Main Church:

A Safe and Disability friendly accessible venue. It has a flexible design. Chairs are set out in rows for services and this arrangement, together with the outstanding acoustics make it ideal for concerts. Chairs can be removed and stacked to create a large, open space which is used for diverse as the weekly All Abilities Disco. And the Macclesfield Mayor’s annual celebration of Lunar New Year.

Townley Hall: (14m x 11m)

A versatile space which can accommodate up to 120 people in rows. We have 8 long tables and some smaller ones which allow flexibility for other arrangements.

Bollington Room: (9m x 4m)

Another versatile space which can accommodate 40 people in rows as well as different arrangements by use of tables.

Southern Room:

A meeting room with long table and 12 upright chairs.

Noden Room:

An informal meeting room with 6 easy chairs and a coffee table.

Enquiries about facility hire