Our Aims & Structure

We aim to be a congregation where:

  • our worship helps people to know and praise God
  • our practical care shows we practise what we preach
  • our outreach into the community shows people the ministry of Jesus and invites them to join us
  • our eagerness for justice and peace is a resource for daily living in a troubled and unfair world
  • our probing and celebrating of the Gospel is good news for strangers, the poor, those with special needs, lonely and wounded
  • our shared laughter and humour show that Jesus has come to give us all a richer, fuller and more joyful life
  • we value and nurture children and young people
  • our inclusive and welcoming community seeks partnership with other Christians and people of faith
  • we welcome other pilgrims to join us on our journey of discovery and learning
  • we delight in giving glory to God and belonging to a worshipping and serving community

             Mersey Synod

Further to the retirement last year of Revd Dr Kirsty Thorpe, our minister since 2008, we moved from North Western Synod to Mersey Synod at Easter this year.  We must thank North Western Synod for their support over the last few years.  On Sunday 11th August 2024, a special service took place in church to acknowledge the move from North Western Synod.  A large congregation from both Synods attended to witness Wilmslow URC being formally welcomed into Mersey Synod.

             Church Meeting

Major decisions are the responsibility of our Church Meeting. Any one who worships regularly with us is invited to attend and speak. Only members may vote, however. We have currently 128 members. Our Church Meetings are held quarterly, after the Sunday morning service.  

             Church Officers

We have four Church Officers – Church Secretary, Church Treasurer, Deputy Church Secretary (Admin), Deputy Church Treasurer. All are appointed to the position annually.

             Elders’ Meeting

The leadership of our church is exercised by the Minister working with a team of Elders who are elected annually by the Church Meeting.

             Pastoral Support

Our Church provides Pastoral Support through informal friendships and through a network of Pastoral Elders and volunteers.

             Teams

We organise our life together through a number of teams, as follows:

  • The Worship Team oversees all aspects of worship in the church.
  • The Finance Team oversees the financial status and control of our church funds.
  • The Administration Team ensures that the administrative and support activities required for the smooth running of our church are available.
  • The Property Team ensures that the church, halls and manse buildings are maintained.
  • The Premises Team is in charge of all bookings and servicing the buildings to meet the needs of our community.
  • The Fundraising Team organises events to bring us together and raise funds for our church
  • The Outreach Team looks to develop our relationship with the people of Wilmslow and the wider community.