Help vulnerable children in Cheshire feel like they belong this Christmas

Thursday, 8 December 2022 19:39

Churches in Cheshire are inviting their local communities to help bring hope and a sense of belonging to some of the UK’s most vulnerable children this festive season by supporting their Christingle celebration for The Children’s Society.

A number of services are being held throughout December and beyond, and are open to everyone. All funds raised will go towards providing life-changing support for vulnerable children and young people who face huge life challenges like abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Families and communities are welcome to come and celebrate at the festive fundraising events, which revolve around children decorating oranges with red ribbon, cocktail sticks and sweets. These, as well as a candle, highlight different parts of the Christian story.

Christingle is a tradition that has been taking place for over half a century and these events are an opportunity for people of all ages to join in, light a candle and enjoy the warmth and connection of this special festive occasion.

With thousands of people attending each year, the Christingle events play a key role in supporting The Children’s Society’s vital work to help some of this country’s most vulnerable children.

Mark Russell, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, said: “We’re thrilled that so many Christingle events are happening across Cheshire to help us be there for the vulnerable children we support and we’re truly grateful to everyone who attends for their support.

“These Christingle events in Cheshire and across the country make it possible for us to continue with our vital work and transform the lives of even more children in need of our help.”

To find out about local Christingles near you visit:

https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/attend

Christingles being held in Cheshire include services at:

Event date	Start time	Venue	County	Postcode	Type of event
11/12/2022	15:00	St Matthews Church, Haslington	Cheshire	CW1 5RD	In person
11/12/2022	11:00	St Thomas Church, Henbury	Cheshire	SK11 9NN	In person
11/12/2022	10:45	St Christophers Church, Pott Shrigley	Cheshire	SK10 5RT	Online and in person
11/12/2022	16:00	St Michael and All Angels Church, Hightown	Cheshire	CW10 9AN	In person
11/12/2022	16:00	St Pauls Church, Heaton Moor	Cheshire	SK4 4HR	In person
11/12/2022	16:00	St Pauls Church, Heaton Moor	Cheshire	SK4 4RY	In person
11/12/2022	17:00	Latchford St James CE Church	Cheshire	WA4 6PS	In person
11/12/2022	16:00	St Chads Church, Over	Cheshire	CW7 4DA	Online and in person
13/12/2022	15:30	St Marys CE Primary School, Runcorn	Cheshire	WA7 2NR	In person
13/12/2022	18:30	St Marks Church, Bredbury	Cheshire	Sk6 1BX	In person
15/12/2022	18:00	St Leonards Church, Woore	Cheshire	CW3 9SA	In person
16/12/2022	18:00	St Michael and All Angels Church, Runcorn	Cheshire	WA7 5BS	In person
18/12/2022	10:30	United Reformed Church, Vicars Cross	Cheshire	CH3 5LL	In person
18/12/2022	11:00	St Johns Church, Heaton Mersey	Cheshire	SK4 4BR	In person
21/01/2023	15:00	St Peters Church, Sandbach	Cheshire	CW11 3HU	In person
23/12/2022	17:00	St Marys Church, Bowdon	Cheshire	WA14 2TR	In person
24/12/2022	15:00	St Marys Church, Bowdon	Cheshire	WA14 2TR	In person
24/12/2022	15:00	St Catherines Church, Heald Green	Cheshire	SK8 3JQ	In person
24/12/2022	15:00	St Lukes Church, Holmes Chapel	Cheshire	CW4 7AJ	In person
24/12/2022	17:00	St Laurence Church, Frodsham	Cheshire	WA6 6AE	In person
24/12/2022	15:00	St Laurence Church, Frodsham	Cheshire	WA6 6AE	In person
24/12/2022	15:00	Holmes Chapel Methodist Church	Cheshire	CW4 7AR	In person
24/12/2022	16:00	St Georges Church, Hyde	Cheshire	SK14 1JZ	In person
24/12/2022	16:00	St Pauls Church, Macclesfield	Cheshire	SK11 7AJ	In person
24/12/2022	16:00	St Pauls Church, Macclesfield	Cheshire	SK11 7AJ	In person
24/12/2022	17:30	St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton Upon Mersey	Cheshire	M33 6GD	Online and in person
24/12/2022	17:00	St Albans Church, Offerton	Cheshire	SK2 5AF	In person
24/12/2022	16:00	St Catherines Church, Heald Green	Cheshire	SK8 3LE	In person
24/12/2022	15:30	St Georges Church, Stockport	Cheshire	SK2 6NU	In person
24/12/2022	15:00	St Thomas Church, High Lane	Cheshire	SK6 8DX	In person
24/12/2022	13:00	St Thomas Church, High Lane	Cheshire	SK6 8DX	In person

The Children's Society fights for the hope and happiness of young people when it's threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We see the hope and courage in young people every day, and it inspires us to support them through their most serious life challenges.