Night Church

Welcome to the Night Church Blog! Night Church opened in December 2010 as a six month pilot. Based at St Peter's @ the Cross in Chester it is a bit of an experiment in terms of evangelism. Night Church is open on the second Saturday of the month from 9.30pm - 2am. It is staffed by volunteers from local churches as well as students and staff from The Light Project. Night Church has three central aims

• to be a place of welcome and safety


• to be a place of hospitality


• to be a place of spirituality

I had read about other Night Churches around the country and was intrigued to find out whether opening a church in the city centre at night would be a good opportunity to engage with people in a place where they naturally hang out. We have learnt a lot over the last few months and have had really wonderful conversations with people. So many people who come in are amazed that a church is open in the early hours of the morning, and many appreciate a place of peace in contrast to the noise and busyness of the streets outside. In June we will be finishing the pilot and then considering where God is leading us for the future.