The United Benefice of Atherton and Hindsford with Howe Bridge is a Team Ministry with four centres of worship.
Atherton Parish Church (St John the Baptist)
St Michael and All Angels-Howe Bridge
The Ministry Team comprises of a Team Rector, one Team Vicar, a Team Curate, a Lay Reader Emeritus, two OLMs in Training and a Lay Reader in Training. 
Our Church Community reflects the residential nature of the area with a lively and growing participation by people of all ages. Indeed we have developed the sense of a caring Christian Community which reflects the church as a family fellowship group.
If you are looking for a Church that is community based, lively and modern yet with respect for traditional worship, our Benefice Churches can help you. We have a real commitment to proclaiming the Christian Gospel in the community and we welcome your help.
"There are no strangers here, just friends
you have yet to meet"