Welcome
Welcome to the home page of St. Paul's Church, Oldham, in Hathershaw - one of many parish churches in the Church of England; part of the Diocese of Manchester.
We work closely with the parish of St. Thomas, Werneth.
The Notices
Church Rota If you would like a printed copy of the rota with your dates on, please let Nick know.
Board Games Come at 10:00 am on Saturday 21 March in the Community Room, and then every third Saturday of the month. Bring a game to play, or play some one else's. Play something that you know or something new. Bring your friends or come alone! All ages welcome.
Jar of Grace Please join in our annual Lenten Jar of Grace appeal for UNICEF, the international children’s charity. Please save coins and bank notes in a jar, and bring the cash saved into church at Easter. We will then send it all off to UNICEF to support their vital work. Or you can use the contactless card reader at church, making sure to select UNICEF first - please ask for help if you’re unsure!
Holiday Activities will take place at St. Paul's the week after Easter. Cede will be running HAF Holiday activities Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Shades will be running activities around inclusivity and diversity for children who are congregation members Wednesday and Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Watch this space for more information.
Bishop David The Bishop of Manchester will be 70 in 2027. He has announced his retirement on 31 July 2027.
Flowers Donations are requested for the Flower Fund for Easter Day.
Lay Ministry Training Interested in a course?
Building Fund Appeal
St. Paul's appeal for donations for the Church Building Fund now totals £4,139. We are raising money for:
- architect's fees for design work above the Chancel Arch (£1,750 + vat); and
- engineer's fees for design work beneath the floor of the Community Room (£3,750 + vat).
- removal of plaster above the Chancel Arch.
- construction work on the floor beneath the Community Room.
An application to the One Oldham Fund has been completed, and submitted. We now hope to hear the outcome on 18 April.
Envelopes are still available on the back window sill.
Thank you for your generosity.
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.
Holy Week & Easter Services
Palm Sunday Church Services are at 10:00 am.
Holy Monday 10:30 am Service in the Cathedral with Renwal of Vows, and Blessing of Oils.
Easter Hymns in Care Homes starts 2:00 pm Tuesday. Starting venue to be confirmed. (Tree Tops, Coppice Care Home, Park House)
Maundy Thursday Evening Service at St. Thomas'.
Good Friday Morning Service at 10:00 am at St. Paul's.
Easter Day Church Services are at 10:00 am.
Everyone welcome to everything!
A Lent Course on Spiritual Health
7:00 pm Tuesdays at St. Paul's
during Lent
All welcome!
Regular Activities
These are the usual times of activities at St. Paul's Church
SUNDAY
10:00 am
St. Paul's Sunday Worship
10:00 am (termtime)
St. Paul's Sunday School
1:00 pm
Bethel Roma Church
MONDAY
7:00 pm
Guides
TUESDAY
2:00 pm
Pop In
WEDNESDAY
10:00 am (termtime)
Stitch & Share
4:15 pm Mahdlo
THURSDAY
6:00 pm
Bethel Roma Church
SATURDAY
10:00 am (1st Saturday of Month)
Coffee Morning
10:00 am (25 January and then 3rd Sunday of Month)
Board Games
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.
Donations
You are welcome to donate to the parish online. Thank you.
