Welcome

Welcome to the home page of St. Paul's Church, Oldham, in Hathershaw - part of the Church of England Diocese of Manchester.

We work closely with the parish of St. Thomas, Werneth.

The Notices

Finance Committee Would you like to support the church by volunteering with others to serve on a Finance Committee? You may have book-keeping skills, alternatively training can be given. Please speak to Auriel, Lynne or Nick if you are interested.

30th anniversary of the 1996 Manchester bomb attack There will be a service in Manchester Cathedral at 5:30pm on Sunday, 14th June 2026

The Archdeacon's Visitation is at Oldham Parish Church at 7:30 pm on Thursday 18 June 2026.

Coffee Morning The next one is at 10:00 am - 12 noon on Saturday 4 July.

Trip to the Mirfield Festival Day takes place at the Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield. (WF14 0BN) on Saturday 4 July

A bus will leave Oldham at 9.30am, returning at 5:30pm. Coach: £5 per head; or £20 for a family ticket.

Please bring a picnic lunch and a rug or deck-chair.

To book a place, please sign up on the noticeboard.

Admission to Holy Communion St. Paul's admits children and young people over the age of 7 to Holy Communion, on the understanding that they and their family are happy for them to do so; they are baptised, and that they regularly attend church with their family. If you are happy for your child to attend training from September, please fill out a form, and speak to Gina or Nick.

Building Fund Appeal

St. Paul's appeal for the Church Building Fund now totals £4,676.91. A grant has been awarded for £100,740.15. Permission has not yet been granted to start spending it. We seek money for:

• fees for design work above the Chancel Arch;
• fees for design work beneath the floor of the Community Room;
• removal of plaster above the Chancel Arch;
• construction work on the floor beneath the Community Room; and
• new chairs and dollies for the Community Room.

Envelopes are still available on the back window sill.

Thank you for your generosity.

Energy Efficiency Fund Appeal

St. Paul's is also inviting donations for this fund, with the aim of reducing energy use, helping us move towards financial and environmental sustainability.

This will fund an audit to help us reduce our carbon footprint. As well as savings in CO2 and bills in the long term, this will support grant applications for the Building Fund.

Diary

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Regular Activities

If you would like to enquire about a booking, please ring Rev Nick on 07986 085851. But please make sure that there is no activity already taking place at your preferred time.

St. Paul's Activities

Donations

You are welcome to donate to the parish online. Thank you.

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May Prayer News is available.

The March Newsletter is available.

Heritage & Visits

If you would like to look around St. Thomas' Church with a group or by yourself, please contact Revd. Nick Andrewes to make arrangements on the number below. Alternatively, you are welcome to do so while the church is open on a Thursday or a Sunday morning.