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St Mary’s Church Sandbach

Tel: 07771391667

smcsandbach@gmail.com

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St Mary’s is the Anglican church of Sandbach. All are invited

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All are invited

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Growing God's Kingdom in us and through us

** Next Choral Evensong is Sunday 22nd March 3:30pm

All are invited Growing God's Kingdom in us and through us ** Next Choral Evensong is Sunday 22nd March 3:30pm

Sandbach and the Heath

On 1st June 2025 the parish of St Mary church Sandbach expanded and has now become the parish of St Mary and St John Sandbach. It is also known as the benefice of Sandbach and the Heath.

The Bishop of Stockport commissioned our vicar Bee as Rural Dean at St Mary Sandbach on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 7pm. The parish enjoyed a well attended service commissioning Bee - the first Vicar of this parish to take on this role for over 100 years! See photo below.

Lent

Forty days of Lent.

Time to give up something or add something to your life?

Some thoughts on Lent from our delightful curate Revd Rach:

“Lent, at its heart, isn’t about denial for denial’s sake. It’s about creating space. When we let go of something. Whether it’s chocolate, alcohol, or the habit of being glued to our technology; we make room for something better to grow. The point isn’t the sacrifice itself; it’s the intention behind it.

This is why some people choose to add something rather than subtract. A daily act of kindness. A commitment to prayer or quiet reflection. A habit of writing down three things they’re grateful for. A promise to check in on a neighbour or reconnect with someone they’ve drifted from. These practices don’t just fill the time we might otherwise spend rummaging for snacks. They shape us, gently and steadily, into people who are more attentive, more grounded, and more compassionate”

..Read more in out March Magazine

St Mary’s Services

St John’s Services

Parish of St Mary and St John Sandbach

Electoral Roll

It’s that time of year..if you wish to be added to the parish electoral roll please let us know. Please do so by 31st March 2026. (This is different from national electoral roll, it applies to Church communicants)

You can pick up forms from both churches, or contact the office

Vision

Growing God’s Kingdom in us and through us

To be a multi generational church that actively serves the community and is recognised for sharing the love of God

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Who We Are

However you describe your spiritual journey, we would love for you to join us on the adventure.

Together as church family we seek to be more like Jesus, to help one another, to share our gifts, to pray and worship God together.

We also seek to serve and care for the people of Sandbach so that all may know they are loved.

Whether you come to church regularly, would be interested in finding out more or simply want to experience the peace and tranquillity of this ancient building.