Redeemer Church Manchester

My family and I have been going here since it started. Its a brilliant place with a congregation who are friendly and good fun. There are lots of activities outside of Sundays too from pub quizzes to running teams! I would recommend it to anyone whether young, old, with or without families and regardless of background.

A truly friendly, non-judgemental and inclusive church with a great knack for making everybody feel like somebody. Quirky, vibrant and fully in tune with the Chorlton vibe, this church is a place to call home for all believers and offers a safe place for those seeking truth and curious about the Christian faith. A wonderful blend of old and new, Redeemer has something for everyone, and I can’t recommend it highly enough!

A very welcoming and gospel centred church. Part of Acts 29, offering the Alpha course and other house groups.

A relaxed and friendly church where you will receive sound biblical teaching and meet a group of people who truly love the Lord and want others to experience God's amazing love. Well worth a visit.

In a fallen world with so much shame and judgement and rejection, the people of Redeemer bring me so much hope and love and acceptance. I can't put into words the sense of family and belonging that can be felt in this church through the love of Christ. Regardless of your beliefs, who you are or what you do, I highly recommend a visit to water your soul :-)

What was the name of the service?10 o’clock serviceHow full was the building?The church meets in a pub (!) Which we thought was awesome. About 30 people were present, but today we were in the pub garden as there was a baptism.Did anyone welcome you personally?Yes, lots of people did in the pre-service coffee time, including the pastor and his wife.Was your pew comfortable?Yes, but given its Manchester, it was quite cold, even though it was June!How would you describe the pre-service atmosphere?Awesome – although advertised as a 10am service, there was 30 minutes of conversation and coffee before we began. The coffee and friendly conversation was especially welcome. We felt relaxed and there was some lively singing practice going on.What were the exact opening words of the service?“Thank you for joining us today, and happy father’s day to fathers and would be fathers among us.”What books did the congregation use during the service?A service sheet with the readings and song lyrics on.What musical instruments were played?An acoustic guitar and what seemed like a deceptively sophisticated drum box?Did anything distract you?Only the cold.Was the worship stiff-upper-lip, happy clappy, or what?Happy clappy, but not too much.Exactly how long was the sermon?18mins and 59 secondsOn a scale of 1-10, how good was the preacher?We scored him 7, 8 and 5.In a nutshell, what was the sermon about?The reading was Isaiah 55:1-2 and it was on spiritual health and poverty, or spiritual dissatisfaction and nourishment, depending on who you asked among us.Which part of the service was like being in heaven?The singing and the pre-service coffee.And which part was like being in... er... the other place?The coldWhat happened when you hung around after the service looking lost?Lots of people chatted with us.How would you describe the after-service coffee?Fine. Good. Great!How would you feel about making another visit (where 10 = ecstatic, 0 = terminal)?9, 6, and 9.Did the service make you feel glad to be a Christian?Thrice yes!What one thing will you remember about all this in seven days' time?Sense of family and the need to avoid spiritual poverty.Final thoughts: We've been reviewing churches for most of this year and this was the best so far and our first 5-star rating. Redeemer church has a lot going for it and some of us are going to return at some point. We loved it!

Really love being part of this church. It's a loving family of humble people gathered around the gospel, doesn't take itself too seriously, and most importantly of all preaches the gospel of saving grace accessibly, faithfully and unashamedly. Yes, as a member I am a bit biased, but that's my honest experience of it.

My friends here have become like my family. Very friendly, social, loving, with a heart for the community and focus on Jesus.