Mersey Synod October 2026

Harvest Supper at Christ Church, Port Sunlight

Christ Church, Port Sunlight United Reformed Church came together to celebrate the harvest season with a special Harvest Supper, bringing members of the congregation and wider church community together in a spirit of fellowship and thanksgiving. The occasion provided a wonderful opportunity to share food, enjoy one another's company and reflect on the importance of gratitude, generosity and supporting those around us. Events like these are a lovely reminder of how our churches continue to bring people together, strengthen friendships and share God's love through hospitality and community spirit.

Macclesfield and Bollington United Reformed Church welcomed local residents, refugees and community representatives to its World Harvest Festival on Saturday 10th October.

Despite the stormy weather, the event celebrated culture, friendship and community, with refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe sharing their heritage through creative workshops, music, dance and traditional food. Activities included Ukrainian block painting, Tai Chi, a lively concert and a community feast, with Brazilian Forró dancing bringing the celebrations to a close.

Supported by Mersey Synod, the festival was a wonderful celebration of diversity, inclusion and togetherness, strengthening friendships and connections across the local community.

Small Church, Big Heart: £670 Raised for Good Causes

Higher Bebington Road United Reformed Church has proved that even the smallest congregations can make a big difference, raising an impressive £670 for Wirral Foodbank and the Teams 4U Shoebox Appeal. With just nine members, the church organised a successful Coffee and Sale event on Saturday 24th October, supported by family, friends and the wider community. Visitors enjoyed refreshments, homemade cakes, bric-a-brac and second-hand clothing, all while supporting two worthwhile causes.

A fantastic achievement and a wonderful example of faith in action, demonstrating how even small churches can make a meaningful difference in their communities.

Pictured: Joan Marshall (Elder), Richard Roberts (Wirral Foodbank) and Sarah Peterson.

On Saturday 3rd October, St David’s Church in Eastham hosted Ladies Day 2026, bringing women together for a day of praise, worship and fellowship.

This year's theme, ‘Seasons of Faith’, offered an opportunity to reflect on our individual faith journeys, celebrate God's presence through life's changing seasons and enjoy time together in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The event also encouraged generosity, with attendees invited to bring donations for the local Foodbank, helping to support those in need within the community.

A wonderful opportunity to come together in faith, friendship and worship, reminding us of the importance of supporting one another throughout every season of life.

Christ Church recently celebrated Founder’s Day, continuing a tradition that began following the death of Lord Leverhulme in 1925. The annual service remembers William Hesketh Lever, who founded Port Sunlight in 1888 with a vision of creating a community where people and families could flourish.

This year’s service reflected on that legacy through the lens of living faith – recognising that faith is not only something we practise in church, but something we demonstrate through community, compassion and service to others.

Representatives from the Lever family, Unilever Port Sunlight, Church Drive School and Port Sunlight Village Trust joined the congregation, with the service concluding with the traditional laying of wreaths at the tombs of Lord and Lady Lever.