Hello! We are a vibrant and supportive collection of people who meet together to learn more about the love, hope and joy that the Bible speaks of.
Our services include excellent music leading and we try to provide a space that is welcoming and accessible to all.
Our congregation includes people from across wide range of ages, including a few young families as well as some very spritely people of retirement age.
The Chinley and Buxworth Parish consists of two churches about 1.25 miles apart, St. James’ in Buxworth and St. Mary’s in Chinley. .
From January 2025 the main services are at 9:30am each week and alternate between the 2 churches with a combination of Holy Communion and All Age Morning Worship services. For details see Weekly Info.
We also have an occasional, informal, activity based service called 4ALL (because it is at 4pm and it is for ALL).
We recognise our need to be relevant to the wider community and are active in seeking new ways of engaging with it. We work with other churches and Christians in the area to provide a range of relevant opportunities for people to find out more about our faith and to support those in need. Information about some of these joint initiatives, which includes our 'Lighting Up Chinley, Buxworth and Beyond' activities are provided here.
In addition, Chinley and Buxworth Parish is in the Peak Deanery of the Diocese of Derby.