FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Christ Our Light Parish FAQs
Church Locations & Websites FAQs
Weddings, Baptisms & Funeral FAQs
Safeguarding FAQs

Christ Our Light Parish FAQs

  • Christ Our Light Parish is a new Larger Single Parish within the Church of England, bringing together six local parishes and nine churches across South Liverpool into one connected church community.

  • Christ Our Light Parish is based within the Liverpool South Deanery in the Diocese of Liverpool, serving communities including Speke, Halewood, Hunts Cross, Gateacre, Springwood, and Grassendale.

  • The parish includes nine churches across six local parish communities working together as one Larger Single Parish.

  • The vision of Christ Our Light Parish is to be “a diverse, fruitful, and welcoming place where God’s healing and saving power is the norm,” expressed through:

    • Following Jesus

    • Meaningful belonging

    • Impacting the community

  • Yes. Christ Our Light Parish is part of the Church of England and sits within the Diocese of Liverpool.

  • A Larger Single Parish is a group of churches and local congregations working together under one parish structure to strengthen ministry, mission, administration, and community outreach.

  • Fit for Mission is an initiative from the Diocese of Liverpool that helps churches work together more effectively to support mission, ministry, youth work, administration, and community engagement.

  • The churches chose to work together to:

    • Strengthen local mission and ministry

    • Share resources and support

    • Improve administration

    • Develop children’s and youth work

    • Build stronger relationships between churches and communities

  • The parish serves communities across:

    • Speke

    • Halewood

    • Hunts Cross

    • Gateacre, Bellevale, and Netherly

    • Springwood

    • Grassendale

Church Locations & Websites FAQs

  • The “Sunday Services” section of this website includes a church map helping visitors explore all nine churches across the parish and find their nearest local congregation.

  • Yes. If you are looking for a church, why not call one of our churches your home. Come along and visit. All are welcome to attend any church within Christ Our Light Parish.

  • Services across the parish include:

    • Sunday worship

    • Midweek services and communion

    • Traditional services

    • Contemporary worship

    • Prayer gatherings

    • Bible studies

  • Yes. Churches across the parish regularly host:

    • Coffee mornings

    • Toddler groups

    • Bible studies

    • Community gatherings

    • Prayer meetings

    • Social activities

  • Yes. The parish regularly offers courses including:

    • Alpha Courses

    • Discipleship courses

    • Faith exploration courses

    • Confirmation preparation

    You can see and search for courses on our What’s On Page.

  • The “What’s On” section of the website features upcoming services, courses, and community events connected through ChurchSuite.

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    The churches within Christ Our Light Parish include:

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  • Yes. Each church within Christ Our Light Parish maintains its own website with local information, service times, and community updates.

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Weddings, Baptisms & Funeral FAQs

  • Yes. Weddings can be arranged at any of the churches within Christ Our Light Parish.

  • The parish offers:

    • Church weddings

    • Wedding blessings

    • Vow renewals

  • You can contact the parish Support Services Team through the website to discuss dates, eligibility, preparation, and paperwork.

    Contact us.

  • Yes. Christ Our Light Parish offers:

    • Baptisms

    • Christenings

    • Dedications

    • Thanksgiving services

    • Confirmation

    • Full immersion baptisms

  • In the Church of England, baptism and christening are often used interchangeably to describe welcoming someone into the Christian faith through baptism.

  • Yes. The parish offers compassionate funeral support including:

    • Church funeral services

    • Crematorium services

    • Burial services

    • Interment of ashes

    • Committal services

    You can contact the parish Support Services Team through the website to discuss dates, eligibility, preparation, and paperwork.

    Contact us.

  • Yes. The parish welcomes enquiries from anyone seeking support for important life events.

    You can contact the parish Support Services Team through the website to discuss dates, eligibility, preparation, and paperwork.

    Contact us.

Safeguarding FAQs

  • Yes. Christ Our Light Parish follows the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England. You can find out more by visiting the “Safeguarding” section of this website.

  • The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Ngaire Waine.

  • Safeguarding concerns can be reported to:

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    More safeguarding guidance is available from:

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  • If someone is at immediate risk, contact the police on 999.