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

Income Survey (a) Are you aged 18 or over? (b) Is this your normal place of worship? (c) Have you attended 12 or more times in the last 12 months? If so, please complete an Income Survey form and put it in the box. Thank you.

Harvest Festival thank you for your donations!

Chancel Arch The scaffolding is down but there is a lot of dust, and a lot of cleaning to do: Please come and help on Thursday 8 October, and Saturday 10 October, both at 10:00am. If you can bring cleaning equipment - even better!

Setting up the altar We are looking for two or three volunteers to set up the altar before the service, and unset it afterwards, once a month. Training will be given! Please speak to Nick.

Coffee Morning The next one is at 10:00 am - 12 noon on Saturday 7 November.

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.

Intercultural Kingdom Conference 2026 takes place at Trinity High School at 9:30 am on Saturday 14 November.

More details

Music We are looking for a variety of music to play in church services. If you have any suggestions, please email Nick.

Experience Christmas

will return this year at St Thomas's Werneth OL8 1ND on Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th December.

Can you volunteer to support this activity?

Approximately 60 children and staff from local primary schools will attending each day at 10.00 am and 1.30 pm.

The five stations require a coordinator and several volunteers.

If you can help, please speak to Revd Nick or any of the clergy.

Building Fund Appeal

St. Paul's appeal for the Church Building Fund now totals £4,777. A grant has been awarded for £100,740.15. We are raising funds for:

• restoration work above the Chancel Arch;
• restoration of the floor beneath the Community Room;
• removal of plaster above the Chancel Arch COMPLETE;
• new chairs, armchairs, and dollies for the Community Room.

Envelopes are still available on the back window sill.

Thank you for your generosity.

Updates

• The decarbonisation plan, for which we received a grant for £1,800 has taken place.
• The plaster has been removed from above the Chancel Arch.

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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August Prayer News is available.

The September Newsletter is available.

Heritage & Visits

If you would like to look around St. Paul's 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.