The church was built by the Ackers/Shakerley family of Moreton Hall. They were the owners of Wheelock Hall on whose land it is built.
The Nave of the church was built in 1836 and was named "The Episcopal Chapel of Ease". The building was then used for 8 years until 1843 when the then Bishop of Chester dedicated it to Christ himself.
The choir were positioned in the gallery to the East end of the church. This is unusual in that the church was built the wrong way round - facing West. The churchyard is laid out correctly with the headstones at the West end of the grave.
In 1902 the Chancel was built by the Ackers family and the choir were moved to their present position. The organ too had it's own chamber built, but when the organ arrived it would not fit, so the chamber is used as the Vicar's Vestry.
Over the years windows have been replaced by stained glass - two beautiful windows, one in memory of the Ackers family and the other a former Vicar's mother-in-law.
The window over the altar is in memory of the Rev R J Millard who was Vicar for many years at the start of the last century. This most beautiful window depicts the crucified Christ, St. Mary his mother, and St. John the Divine.
The Children's Altar was introduced during the 1960s and was previously the Altar onboard HMS Birmingham.
The lectern, which is a fine example of a carved eagle, was in memory of a former Vicar.