Welcome

Welcome to the home page of St. Thomas' Church, Werneth, on the Coppice in Oldham.

St. Thomas' is one of many parish churches in the Church of England. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester.

We work closely with the parish of St. Paul, Oldham.

St. Thomas' has a Bronze Eco Church Award

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.

Andrew Dawson We are welcoming Revd. Andrew Dawson to talk on Sunday 26 October, with Biddy. Do come for the Bring and Share lunch that day, after church.

Cleaner Thanks to Linda for her service as Church cleaner. She hopes to return, but we are now looking for a new cleaner. If you are interested, please see Nick or Graham.

Gardening & Cleaning Days are taking place on Thursday 30 October and Saturday 1 November at 10:00 am. Please come if you can!

Confirmation Young people from Year 6 upwards are welcome to come. Date of the next session is to be confirmed.

Sunday School the decision was made by the PCC to suspend Sunday School due to shortage of leaders. We will however continue to be as child-friendly as possible during our Sunday morning services.

Secondary School Admissions Supplementary Forms are available on Church of England Secondary School websites. Please complete your child's details and pass to Nick or leave them in the Vestry - indicating the attendance box you believe applies. Feel free to talk to Nick if you have any concerns.

Farsi discussion group takes place on Thursdays at 10:00 am.

English conversation class takes place on Thursdays at 11:30 am.

Group for Older Children With Laura Tebay's help, we this runs on 2nd Sundays from September (i.e. 12th October, 9th November). Volunteers required. Training offered!

Intercultural Kingdom Celebration 2025, a vibrant event taking place on Saturday, 15th November from 9:30am to 3:30pm at St Cross Church, Clayton (M11 4RX). The day will bring churches together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity within our communities, and what it means to be "An Intercultural Kingdom".

Book your free ticket

Archbishop of Canterbury

Bishop David writes:

“I am delighted that Dame Sarah Mullally is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. She is a person of great wisdom and insight, as well as deep Christian faith. It is a particular joy to me that we now have a woman in the office of archbishop, only a decade or so since women became eligible for episcopal posts in England. In the years I have known and worked with Bishop Sarah, I have found her to be a great bishop and an excellent colleague. Please join me in holding her in our prayers as she prepares to take up this most demanding of roles.”

Diary

Kimbilio

September Prayer News is available. . .

Regular Activities

These are the usual times of the regular activities at St. Thomas'.

If you would like to book make a booking, please contact Rev Nick.

But please make sure that there is no activity already taking place at your preferred time.

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.