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Getting to know your Church

The Parish of Christ Church, Willaston – in – Wirral, is an Anglican (Church of England) Parish Church. It is situated in the Deanery of Wirral South, within the Archdeaconry of Chester, which forms approximately 50% of the Diocese of Chester, The Diocese is situated within the Province of York.

Anyone who passes Christ Church will see it nestling in a rather prominent position on Neston Road, slightly elevated from the main road. Some may wonder a little about its history – well, this is where you find out the church was built in 1854 and extended in 1926. Built of sandstone, in a gothic revival style, it was originally built as a chapel of Ease to St. Mary and St. Helen in Neston, before becoming a Parish Church in its own right in 1865. The current building is Grade II listed.

Today, Christ Church plays an active role within the community which it serves, through prayer, baptism, weddings, celebrations of life, and actually being a part of the wider community of the village of Willaston and its population of 2,922 (source- Census 2001). 

Willaston Village Population

‘Who’s Who’ at a Glance

Vicar

Currently Vacant

Assistant Priest

Revd Canon Lyndon R Bannon

Churchwarden

Dr. Martin Woodhead

Churchwarden

Mrs. Chris Parry

PCC Treasurer

Mr. Chris Brown-Bolton

PCC Secretary

Mrs. Doreen Francey

Pianist

Mrs. Chris Smith

Safeguarding

Mrs. Anne Hughes

Organist

Prof. David Speechley

Verger

Jane Murray

Occasional Worship Leader

Mrs Helen Heath

Vicar Lyndon Bannon

Rev’d Canon Lyndon was installed and licenced as Vicar in 2026. Before that, he served in the Parish as Assistant Priest since 2010. He is also the Bishop’s Adviser for Self Supporting Ordained Ministry within the Diocese of Chester. In addition to his roles in the church, his secular role / day job, is that of an Assistant Headteacher at a large Church of England High School.

Churchwarden – Dr. Martin Woodhead

Meet Dr. Martin Woodhead, one of our churchwardens. Martin’s job is to help look after the church and it’s grounds and perform certain administrative duties on behalf of the parish. Each Sunday, you will find Martin in church ready to assist you with any queries or address any of your access needs.

Churchwarden – Mrs. Chris Parry

Meet Mrs. Chris Parry, one of our churchwardens. Chris’s job is to help look after the church and it’s grounds and perform certain administrative duties on behalf of the parish. Each Sunday, you will find Chris in church ready to assist you with any queries or address any of your access needs.

Pianist – Mrs. Christine Smith

Chris is married to Mike and is a pianist and singer at church, mainly for the 10.30 all age service. She is Foundation Governor at our local church school – Willaston CE Primary School.

Chris also co-leads our church Home Group and prayer group. She is a retired teacher and has been a worship leader, singer and pianist for many years.

Organist – Prof. David Speechley

David is Christ Church’s organist, and as such is responsible for playing for Sunday Worship and particularly our Eucharist Service at 9.00 a.m. along with weddings, funerals and baptisms.

Safeguarding Officer – Mrs. Anne Hughes

Mrs Anne Hughes, our Parish Safeguarding Officer ( PSO)

If you have any concerns relating to the safety and welfare of children or an adult who is deemed vulnerable, Anne is the person to speak to either in person or through email aswillaston@outlook.com
All concerns will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.
Remember: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

PCC Treasurer – Prof David Cumberland

PCC Secretary – Mrs. Doreen Francey

I have been a member of Christ Church for around forty- seven years and upon retiring from full-time employment, I agreed to take on the role of PCC Secretary. For many years I have been a member of the flower arranging team within Christ Church which I thoroughly enjoy. I have lived in Willaston for over fifty years and raised two children who have now followed their own careers, married and moved elsewhere and are now raising their own children. I am also Secretary of the Memorial Hall and have undertaken various other roles within the village over the years.

Occasional Worship Leader – Mrs. Helen Heath

I am married to Richard and have lived in the village for over 25 years. I have worshiped at Christ Church all the time living here and other churches before. I am a PCC member, host and co-run the Home Group and co-run the ladies group UpLift. I have trained to be an Occasional Worship Leader and look forward to doing this work that the Lord has called me to do.

I've visited this beautiful church. Me and my partner are looking to get married next year and would love nothing more than to get wed here.

Gareth Aston

The family service was welcoming and easy to join in with. If your in the area and looking for a church to attend then I would start here.

Sean Cornforth

Beautiful Christingle service and plenty of involvement for the children.

Samantha Whitehead

Lovely church, always a good welcome

Marjorie Brown-Bolton