Information about regular church services and our usual weekly events is now on our regular events page. The information on this page is for special events which are not part of our regular routine.
Bible Study 7.00 pm on Wednesdays in September – Bible Study at the Church Centre (The Chapel of the Holy Spirit) in Eastham Rake
The group will meet for 3 more successive Wednesdays in September (16th, 23rd, 30th) in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit on Eastham Rake at 7.00 pm. We will continue looking at selected extracts from the Book of Isaiah, exploring the prophecies and promises of this intriguing and inspiring book.
The sessions will be led by Nikki Matthews and Diane Green. Tea & coffee will be provided.
Church and Churchyard Tours
As part of the Wirral Heritage event David Colenso, a local historian and one of our Lay Readers, will be leading tours of St Mary’s Church and Churchyard.
- Tuesday 15th September
- Thursday 17th September
- Saturday 19th September
Tours start at 2.00 pm from the Church Lychgate and last for about an hour.
Everyone is welcome. Do come and join us if you can. Our church and the church yard have a long and fascinating history.
Thursday 24th September 10.00 am – 12.00 noon. Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at the Church Centre (The Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Eastham Rake)
Nikki Matthews is organising this event. There will be delicious home-made cakes 🧁🍰to eat and to buy as well as tea 🫖 and coffee☕️.
Please come along and support this very worthy cause. Bring your friends too.
Sunday 4th October 10.00 is our Harvest Festival
As we remember God’s generosity to us, we also think of those in need and request that donations are made to Wirral foodbank. Items can be brought to church. The items they particularly need are listed below.
To find out more about Wirral Foodbank or to donate money check out their website
wirral.foodbank.org.uk
or contact them via email: enquiries@wirralfoodbank.org.uk
Sunday 4th October 6.30 pm Churches ⛪️💒⛪︎ Together Harvest Celebration Service
at Bromborough Methodist Church, 175 Allport Ln, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 7HW.
St Mary’s is a member of Churches Together in Bromborough and Eastham (CTBE); local Methodist, Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Reformed Churches are all involved. They have organised this service.
Sunday 18th October at St Mary’s Parish Church
🎶 2.30 pm 90th Birthday Concert Showcasing the Music of Malcolm Perry
Our accomplished church organist, Malcolm Perry, is organising this very special birthday concert which will include brass, organ, piano and choral music It will be a musical feast with some very special guests. There is a downloadable draft programme below.
There will be a retiring collection and all monies raised will go towards the fund to replace the organ blower to keep St Mary’s organ in working order.
Teams 4U Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2026 🎁🎅🏻
Nikki Matthews, one of our pastoral workers, runs a shoebox appeal each year so that children in parts of the world where there is war and conflict, have a gift at Christmas which they would not otherwise have. You can find out more about the appeal on the Teams4U website
Nikki says: “I am intending to do as many Christmas shoeboxes as possible this year. If you have any empty shoeboxes we can use, please let me know, so I can collect them, or bring them along to the Church or the Church Centre.
We will be looking to fill the boxes from the middle of October until they are transported in November. Items needed in the boxes include the following:
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Facecloth & soap
- Small toy
- Colouring book/notebook & coloured pens/pencils
- Game
- Sweets
- Ball
- Socks
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Hairbrush & accessories
£3.50 towards the cost of transport
If you are unable to complete a full shoebox please feel free to donate any of the items above so they can be made into completed boxes. Thank you”
Any questions please contact Nikki via contactstmaryseastham@gmail.com
Memorial Services in St Mary’s Parish Church are planned for:
Memorial services are an opportunity to remember loved ones who have passed away, to light a candle, to hear a scripture, sing hymns and to receive God’s comfort. Our memorial book is available to view and refreshments are served after the service.
- 6.00 pm Sunday 1st November 2026
- 6.00 pm Sunday 7th February 2027
St Mary’s Parish Church Open for Prayer 🙏 & Visits
The church is open every Friday and Saturday between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm for people to look around and as a quiet space for private prayer and contemplation.