Welcome to Norcliffe Chapel, Styal
According to the Trust Deed, the Chapel exists for "The worship of God and the furtherance of Christian life free from the fetters of any written or unwritten declaration of doctrine".
Services
Evening service every Sunday at 6 pm
Services also celebrate special occasions, e.g. Christmas, harvest, marriage celebration service. Chapel members extend a warm welcome to all.
Baptisms, weddings and funerals
The Minister makes these services as personal as possible.
Please contact Rev Alex Bradley for further information or attend a Sunday service.
Social and musical events
Through the year Chapel members organise events such as Pot Luck Suppers and picnics. The Autumn Organ Recital is becoming a regular and very popular event.
The Chapel is open for visitors during the summer at times agreed with the National Trust.
Children and young people welcome
Children are very welcome. Activities and puzzles are also available for use during services.
The congregation's history
In 1784 Samuel Greg founded Quarry Bank Mill, a cotton mill, at Styal. He built a village for his workers and in 1823 Norcliffe Chapel was opened. The Chapel is now part of the National Trust's Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate.
Our minister
Our minister is Rev Alex Bradley, MA.
Contact details
Minister: Rev Alex Bradley - tel: 01565 754465
email: alexknutsford@yahoo.co.uk
Secretary: Mrs C Levermore - tel: 01625 525010
email: carolyn.levermore@btinternet.com
Links
General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches
Unitarian College Manchester (UCM)
