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Jesus said "I am the resurrection and the life", but that statement raises so many questions ... Who was Jesus? Can his words be trusted? Why did he die? Why is 'Good Friday' good? Do Christians really believe he came back from the dead? Please join us for our Easter events, come and learn more about Easter and why we celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus! Family Breakfast - Sunday 2nd April (9:15am) All-Age Service - Sunday 2nd April (10:00am) Good Friday - Friday 7th April (10:00am) Easter Sunday - Sunday 9th April (10:00am)[...]

Do you have questions about life? Is there a God? Why are we here? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Who was Jesus anyway?[...]

We would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate Christmas! Come and learn about why we celebrate the birth of Jesus. "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." (The Bible) All-Age Service* - Sunday 11th December (10:00am) Carols by Candlelight* - Sunday 18th December (7:00pm) (* followed by drinks and mince pies) Christmas Morning - Sunday 25th December (10:00am)[...]

A warm welcome awaits you as we open our Church as a warm space this winter. We will have soup, rolls and hot drinks available. This is a free event for all the community. Please join us weekly on Wednesday afternoons (12-2pm). We'd love to have you come and join us! Walton Winter Warmers will start again on Wednesday 11th January and will run through 2023 until further notice.[...]

Do you struggle with your finances? Always too much month left at the end of your money? Or perhaps you want to have a bit more control over your household budget? The Christians Against Poverty Money Course could be just what you need![...]

Join us for a Reality Check! A night of illusion and reality! A free event suitable for all the family! Friday 14th October 2022. 6:15 - 8:00pm. Free refreshments will be served during the interval.[...]

With great sadness we mourn the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She is now at rest and peace with Jesus her Saviour. [...]

Join us for our Summer Holiday Club! Loads of fun, games, songs and crafts. Available to all children in Reception to Year 6 during the 2021/2022 school year. No charge. Join us on our adventures as we become 'Epic Explorers'! Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th July (10:00am-12:30pm) 12:30-2:30 Wednesday afternoon for family BBQ & fun.[...]

We'd love for you to join us for our Ladies' Quiz Night in June! Saturday 18th June 2022, arrive from 7:15pm (7:30pm start) at Walton Evangelical Church. Chocolates for the winning team. Coffee and cakes provided. No charge! Come as a team or join one on the night. Please see contact us for more information. To book a place please complete the form below...[...]

Come and join us this Easter to find out what it's really about! "I want you to remember the Good News I told you... Jesus Christ died for our sins, that He was buried and was raised to life on the third day." [The Bible] Here are the details of our Easter Services, we'd love to see you... Good Friday - Friday 15th April (10:00am) Family Breakfast - Sunday 17th April (9:15am) All-Age Service - Sunday 17th April (10:00am) Please contact us if you have any questions.[...]

Do you struggle with your finances? Always too much month left at the end of your money? Or perhaps you want to have a bit more control over your household budget? The Christians Against Poverty Money Course could be just what you need![...]

Do you have questions about life? Is there a God? Why are we here? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Who was Jesus anyway?[...]

If you were given a gift at Christmas would you leave it unopened? Surely you would want to find out what it is! We believe that Christmas is a time when we remember God sending Jesus as the greatest gift you could ever possibly want to receive. We would like to invite you to join us for our Christmas events at Walton Evangelical Church. Come and learn more about Christmas and the gift of Jesus! All-Age Service* - Sunday 12th December (10:00am) Carols by Candlelight* - Sunday 19th December (6:00pm) * followed by drinks and mince pies Christmas Morning - Saturday 25th[...]

Come and join us at Walton Evangelical Church for our Light Trail. Date: Sunday 31st October, Time: 5pm-6pm. Complete the circular trail with the map given to you when you arrive at our church building. The map will guide you to different clues found in the pumpkins on driveways belonging to our friends in Walton. Return to the church with it completed to receive your very own goody bag as a prize for completing the trail! Enjoy a hot chocolate and some games throughout the hour whether you have completed the trail or not. For more information please contact us! “I am the light of[...]

Do you struggle with your finances? Always too much month left at the end of your money? Or perhaps you want to have a bit more control over your household budget? The Christians Against Poverty Money Course could be just what you need![...]

Monday 19th July 2021 The government lifted all legal restrictions on what we can or cannot do in church with regards to COVID-19 on Monday 19th July 2021. From that point on it is the role of the Church Elders to make decisions about how services will change from Sunday 25th July onwards. We want to keep everyone safe, whilst at the same time conducting services that are honourable to God and beneficial to His people. If you show any of the symptoms for COVID-19 then we would ask that you remain away from Church until the end of your[...]

As we continue to adjust our services and meetings after changes to government restrictions we have made the decision to alter our Sunday Service Time. Our morning service (including Sunday School and Facebook Live Stream) is 10:00am. Our evening service is 6:00pm.[...]

The Good News About Jesus Christ... "I want you to remember the Good News I told you... the message you heard from me, is God’s way to save you... I told you the most important truths: that Christ died for our sins, as the Scriptures say; that he was buried and was raised to life on the third day." [1 Cor 15 - The Bible] Please come and join us for our Easter services to learn why this is the best news you could ever hear! All-Age Family Service - Sunday 28th March (11am - in Church and live on Facebook) Easter Sunday[...]

During the Coronavirus we are live streaming on Facebook ... Please ensure you have a Facebook account in preparation for Sunday morning. Please find www.facebook.com/waltonchurchuk and click the 'Follow' button if you've not done so already. Please make sure you've logged into Facebook just before the start of the service on Sunday morning for the Live Streaming. If you are unsure please contact us.[...]

On this page we will keep you updated with how the Coronavirus is affecting the activities and lives of the community of Walton Evangelical Church.[...]

For many people Christmas is a time for family, friends, food, and gifts. Sadly, for others, Christmas is the exact opposite, a reminder of lost loved ones or sadness at the lack of family to celebrate with. Christmas can potentially be a time of hopelessness and loneliness. In the midst of a '2020 COVID Christmas', it’s important for us to remember the hope that Jesus brings. For those people who know and love Jesus, we are no longer hopeless! The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is “our hope”. We celebrate the greatest gift ever given,[...]

Halloween- What's it all about? What is Halloween all about? What is it that makes October 31 so popular? What are it's origins? Is Halloween wrong or evil? But what does the bible say about it? Should we enjoy Halloween or avoid it? Why not get in touch as we'd love to chat through these issues with you![...]

Some might describe the resurrection of Jesus Christ as "Fake News". However the Bible tells us that this news is not just good news, but the best news ever. The Good News About Jesus Christ... "I want you to remember the Good News I told you. You received that Good News message, and you continue to base your life on it. That Good News, the message you heard from me, is God’s way to save you. ... I gave you the message that I received. I told you the most important truths: that Christ died for our sins, as the[...]

Do you have questions about life? Is there a God? Why are we here? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Who was Jesus anyway?[...]

Sadly we've had to postpone our Holiday Club. We hope to rearrange later in the year. This holiday club is for all primary school aged children. There will be lots of fun, games, stories, songs and crafts![...]

Come and join us this Christmas to understand why we still celebrate the birth of Jesus nearly 2000 years after it occurred and why it is still so relevant today... We'd love to have you visit us over this special time of Christmas.[...]

Do you have questions about life? Is there a God? Why are we here? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Who was Jesus anyway?[...]

Who was Jesus? Was he mad, bad or God!? Come and join us this Easter to find out the truth about this man Jesus! Good Friday - 10:30am on Friday 19th April Easter Sunday - 10:30am on Sunday 21st April[...]

What makes Christmas for you? But is that it? Why not come and understand why we still celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas? Our Christmas 2018 message from our Carols By Candlelight Carols By Candlelight - Sunday 16th December (6:30pm) - followed by refreshments and mince pies All-Age Family Service - Sunday 23rd December (10:30am) Christmas Morning - Tuesday 25th December (10:30am)[...]

Watch a video trailer for the 2018 Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal Walton Church are delighted to have another opportunity to collect shoe boxes for children overseas who don't usually get a gift for Christmas. This is a great opportunity to share a gift and God's love with others! "A small shoebox can have a big impact. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing children’s lives all over the world in Jesus’ name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child. See the[...]

Walton Church have enjoyed a great afternoon for the induction service for our new pastor Andy Bruins. We look forward to seeing what God has planned for us through Andy's ministry![...]

Peter Woodcock preaching at the Induction of Andy Bruins from Acts & Romans on Saturday 1st September 2018.[...]

During our morning services Andy Bruins will be looking at the book of Mark and exploring and sharing the character of Jesus. Podcasts for these sermons will be available on our website![...]

During our evening services Andy Bruins will be looking at the book of Daniel and sharing how we should live with integrity in the face of opposition. Podcasts for these sermons will be available on our website![...]

Join us at 3:00pm on Saturday 1st September as we welcome Andy Bruins as the new pastor at Walton Evangelical Church. Our Induction Service is an opportunity to celebrate Andy and his family joining us, to thank God for bringing them to minister to us and to look forward to see what God has planned for this new season as a Church family![...]

Why not join us for our monthly all-age family walks! Please meet at 11:00am on the Saturday mornings listed below. The walks should last for about an hour. May 12th – Holymoorside (park near village hall) Jun 9th – Calver (park near craft centre / school) Jul 14th – Baslow (park in pay-and-display) Sep 22nd – Holmebrook Valley Park (meet near café) Oct 13th – Walton Dam (meet at Church)[...]

What's life all about? Why celebrate Easter? Why not come along and join us this Easter and get some answers to your questions! [...]

Reality Check Illusion Night - Watch a trailer for our illusion night! [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1M3g5kOhig&rel=0] Join us for a Reality Check! A night of illusion and reality! Friday 9th February 2018.[...]

Come and join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus! All-Age Family Service - Sunday 10th December (10:30am) Carol Service - Sunday 17th December (6:30pm) followed by refreshments and mince pies. Christmas Morning - Monday 25th December (10:30am)[...]

Walton Evangelical Church are delighted to announce that after much prayer and discussion the role of pastor has been offered to and accepted by Andy Bruins. Andy, his wife Sarah and their four young children will join us in Chesterfield in the Summer of 2018. Over the past 15 years Andy has served in Churches in Liverpool, Virginia Water and Kingston-upon-Thames working as youth worker and pastor and we look forward to him join us next year. Andy has a passion and gifting for teaching God’s word and sharing the Good News of Jesus. Under Andy’s ministry[...]

Why not join us for our family quiz night! Prizes for the winning team and all the kids! Drinks & cakes provided! 6:30pm on Friday 14th July 2017 at Walton Evangelical Church. Please contact Church for more details…[...]

Join us for our Easter services as we remember and celebrate the death and rising again of Jesus... Good Friday: Friday 14th April 2017 at 10:30am. Easter Sunday: Sunday 16th April 2017 at 10:30am. [...]

Please join us for our monthly all-age family walks! Please meet at 1:30pm on the Saturday afternoons listed below. The walks will last for about an hour.[...]

Who was the highest goal scorer at the last world cup? In what year did decimalisation take place in the UK? Who was Henry VIII 3rd wife? Know the answers?! Why not join us for our men's quiz night! A night of questions, answers and good food! Please join us at 7:30pm on Saturday 21st January 2017 at Tapton Golf Club Club House. £7:50 per person including quiz, chips, pies and peas and prizes fro the winners. Please contact us for tickets and information if you'd like to come![...]

May 2016 sees Walton Evangelical Church celebrate 30 years as a Church fellowship. On Sunday May 15th we are meeting together for a service and lunch to thank God for his goodness and faithfulness over the past 30 years and look to Him with expectation as to His lead and continued faithfulness over the next 30 years and beyond. We continue to seek to serve and share Jesus with the local community.[...]

On Saturday 16th April 2016 some of the Church went exploring Beeley Moor. It was a bit like 'going on a bear hunt!". We had a great time being outside, exploring the beautiful scenery, catching up with one another and young and old enjoying splashing in puddles. Please join us for our monthly walks! [...]

Saturday 27th February 2016 (at 7:30pm) sees the return of our annual Men's Quiz Night! If you'd like to join us for a fun night of quiz, pie and peas then please contact the Church Office for more details! It would be great if you could come along![...]

Today we enjoyed a great fellowship day out at Whitworth Park, Darley Dale! Young and old alike enjoyed time together as a Church family playing football, rounders, cricket amongst other games and shared food, drink and ice cream! A great day out together! [...]

March 2015 saw the re-start of our church family walks - a monthly walk to share a time of fellowship together. During this walk 26 folk, young and old alike, met together to enjoy a walk around the lake at Holmebrook Valley Park. Please see the Church Walks page for future walks![...]

Our new vision as a Church ... "living to love, serve and share Jesus!" [...]

Saturday 29th March 2014 saw our first 'all-age family walks'! A group from church, both young and old enjoyed a bright and sunny walk around Holmebrook Valley Park. Everyone had a good walk, older folk avoiding the puddles whilst the younger contingent quite literally leapt right in. Please keep an eye out for details of future walks and events![...]