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
Harvest Festival is on Sunday 4th October. Please bring your harvest offerings to church: non-perishable goods please. Donations will go to Oldham Food Bank. The service will be Holy Communion - in an unusual configuration!
Chancel Arch
The scaffolding is scheduled to come down on Monday or Tuesday (5 or 6 October).
We will need more cleaning volunteers on Saturday 10 October at 10:00am. Please come if you can!
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.
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;
- new chairs, armchairs, and dollies for the Community Room.
Envelopes are still available on the back window sill.
Thank you for your generosity.
Updates
We have received a grant for £1,800 for a decarbonisation plan.
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
THURSDAY
6:00 pm
Bethel Roma Church
SATURDAY
10:00 am (1st Saturday of Month)
Coffee Morning
10:30 am (usually 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.
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.
