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1850 - 'Let us build a church to serve the community'
In Grassendale the residents found a home near to the river where the could enjoy all the amenities of the country and still be near their places of business to drive there in their carriages in less than half and hour.
1852 - Foundations stone laid
1853 - St Mary's church open for worship
1854 - The Ceremony of Consecration takes place
Performed by the Lord Bishop of Chester on 4th July 1854. The collection at the service totalled £100 15s 6d.
1888 - The Parish Hall Opened
The need for a parish hall was soon felt, and to raise the necessary funds a four-day bazaar was held at the Philharmonic Hall.
The proceeds made it possible to buy a piece of land and build the hall which was opened by Bishop Ryle the first bishop of Liverpool.
1897- The Victoria Day Schools are opened
During the Vicarate of Rev Charles Yeld (1894-1905) the church day schools were built. they were opened by Rt. Rev. Bishop Ryle in 1897 and named 'The Victoria Schools'. The first term commeneced on January 10th 1898 and 66 children were admitted. in 1952 the school became 'aided' and the name was changed to St Mary's C.E. School, grassendale.
1920 - The First Parochial Church Meeting Held
On April 14th 1920 the first Parochial Church Meeting was held under the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919. The meeting decided it would appoint 20 members to the council, half to be men and half to be women.
1854 - The Church celebrates it centenary
The church celebrated with a week of festivities: a garden party, a visit by the Lord Mayor, a visit by the bishop, a pageant of youth and a thanksgiving service
2004 - The Church Celebrates its 150th Anniversary
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