Welcome
In Fellowship & Faith
Thought for The Week – Carrying the name of Christ on your shoulders
St Margaret’s Welcomes You
Our Services:
We are delighted to invite you to join our uplifting and meaningful services each Sunday at 11:00 as we come together to worship, reflect and connect.
We embrace the diversity of our congregation in the unity of our faith.
We have a mid-week Wednesday Holy Communion Service at 11:00. A peaceful and gentle service to which we warmly invite you.
Whether you’re a longtime member or a newcomer, our doors are open wide, and we look forward to sharing in the joy of worship with you.
About Us
St Margaret’s is located on Dunham Road, in the Cheshire market town of Altrincham. We are part of the Diocese of Chester in the deanery of Bowdon and have stood on this elevated site for nearly 170 years.We are a diverse group of people from all walks of life, ages and cultures. St Margaret’s is a place of encouragement & welcome for all who enter it doors, whether you are an occasional visitor, regular church goer or a first timer.
News and Events
St Margaret's Famous Car Boot Sale
Monday 4th May 2026
Cake and refreshments
Further details to be confirmed but to enquire about a pitch email admin@stmargaretsaltrincham.com
Tel – 07729 408683
St Margaret’s Bell Ringers
Residents near Dunham Road may have noticed something a little special drifting from the tower of St Margaret's Church on Wednesday morning - the sound of a brand new bellringing method being heard for the very first time. The band at St Margaret's has officially...
The licensing of Dave Murray
Our new Vicar, Rev. David Murray was licensed at St Margaret's Church. It was a great evening and lovely to see so many friends and clergy there to support Dave and Sally.More Information Pastoral CareSafeguardingBell RingingDonateVolunteerNext Steps Brownies and...
Weddings, baptisms and blessings are talking place throughout the year.
If you are planning a family event, call into service and see Rev Dave.
How to find us
Due to some local traffic changes direct access to St Margaret’s Church from the A56 is now prevented and access to our church can be reached from Oldfield Road and then via Gorsey Road.
Terence Crolley MBE – Congratulations from all at St Margaret’s church
We are delighted to announce that our organist, Terry Crolley has been honoured with an MBE in the new years honours list.
Safeguarding
At St Margaret’s we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sarah Armstrong
Email: safeguarding@stmargaretschurchaltrincham.com
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable – this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales – Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk
- Safe Spaces helpline: 0300 303 1056
- Monday to Friday 09:00 – 21:00
- Saturdays 09:00 – 13:00
- Sundays 13:00 – 17:00
- Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
- Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
- Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
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