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Called to Care: a 4 week pastoral care course. The heart of the course is simple: back to basics, building confidence, and equipping people to care well.

There's now something new to look forward to on Tuesdays: the Causeway Community Café has opened at St John’s church hall (WA4 6ǪE), right next to the ESSO garage.

Open every Tuesday from 10am to 2pm, this lively spot offers homemade food, a friendly atmosphere, and a welcoming environment. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to work or a cheerful table for conversation, the café is designed to be a favourite destination for people of all ages and backgrounds. The notable Warrington Photographic Society is delighted to currently display a collection of historic photographs from Warrington, as well as stunning nature pictures and much more in the café space.

Creating a Welcoming Space

“We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel like they belong,” says Alan , one of the café’s volunteers. “It’s not just about the food—though we’re very proud of our home-made soup and tasty jacket potatoes —it’s about creating a community where people look out for one another.”

When the congregation at URC Hoole in Chester gathered to discuss how best to heat their busy community spaces, the conversation turned to sustainability, practicality, and cost. Their main hall, a hub for post‑service tea and coffee and a welcoming venue for local groups, was in need of a solution that balanced comfort with responsibility.

This article focuses in on a particular funder to give you ideas of what they will fund and tips on submitting an application to them.  This month: The Laing Family Trusts.

Each month, Synod Grants Officer, Helen McCormack will focus in on a particular funder to give you ideas of what they will fund and tips on submitting an application to them. This month: The Congregational & General Charitable Trust.

On Monday 6th October 2025, 20 participants from a range of denominations gathered at the Margaret Clitherow Centre in Liverpool for the CTMR Communications Training Day, “Communicating Faith Creatively.” 

Members of the Mersey Synod gathered at St Stephen’s URC for the Autumn Synod Meeting. It was a day filled with prayer, reflection, and celebration of all that God is doing in our churches and communities. 

The Presidents of Churches Together in England have issued the following statement.

Mersey Synod URC welcomes the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state as a step towards justice, peace, and the dignity of all people…

This month we are launching Funder Focus! Each month, Synod Grants Officer, Helen McCormack will focus in on a particular funder to give you ideas of what they will fund and tips on submitting an application to them. This month: The Benefact Trust.

Three members of Mersey Synod, Helen Bennett, Pat Cansfield and Gail Rose have recently completed their training to become Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers (AALPs), a significant milestone in their journeys of faith. As they step into this new chapter of ministry, they reflect on the inspiration behind their call, the challenges and joys of training, and what they hope to bring to the churches they serve.

The Mersey Synod is delighted to announce that Revd Catherine McFie will begin a new chapter in her ministry, serving as Ecumenical Minister on the Isle of Man from December 2025. 

Mersey Synod has released a summary of our latest Eco Survey results and key areas for action.

Nine people from Mersey Synod attended a Retreat from 12th to 16th May 2025 in Peel, Isle of Man. They all had a wonderful time filled with fun, food, fellowship and spiritual refreshment. 

Over her 21 years at West Kirby URC, Emma Jackson has led worship (including musical ), helped to develop the team and advocated for opportunities where young people and children can grow in their relationship with God. Now she has been appointed as the new Mersey Synod Youth Rep.

Introducing the new Mersey Synod Safeguarding Officer, Yvette Hansbury-Robinson and the new Mersey Synod Property Officer, Jamie Anderson.

Peasley Cross URC celebrated five years of bringing its Sunday congregation and families together through Messy Church. This followed the Messy Church format with a time of celebration, songs, stories, crafts and food.

On Pentecost Sunday, Churches Together in the Merseyside Region (CTMR) gathered for the two Cathedrals walk. Local Christians started at the Anglican Cathedral for an act of worship led by the Salvation Army band and the choirs of the two Cathedrals.