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

Confirmation Young people from Year 6 upwards are welcome to come. The next session is at 5pm on Thursday at St. Paul's.

Carol Singing in Nursing Homes this year will take place on Tuesday 16 December at 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Venues to be confirmed. Please come and sing, or read a Christmas reading!

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, this runs on 2nd Sundays (next one is 11th January). Volunteers required. Training offered!

Diary

10:30 am

Sunday 30 November 2025

YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUP

(for Year 9+)

St. Thomas' Church

10:30 am

Sunday 30 November 2025

ADVENT SUNDAY

Morning Prayer

St. Thomas' Church

5:00 pm

Thursday 4 December 2025

CONFIRMATION CLASS

(for Year 6+)

St. Paul's Church

10:00 am

Saturday 6 December 2025

COFFEE MORNING

All Welcome

St. Paul's Church

10:30 am

Sunday 7 December 2025

2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Holy Communion

St. Thomas' Church

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.

Poster for St. Paul's Christmas FairPoster for St. Paul's Christmas Fair
Coffee Morning Poster at Oldham Parish ChurchCoffee Morning Poster at Oldham Parish Church
Thanksgiving Gathering for MC3 Children and Young People volunteersThanksgiving Gathering for MC3 Children and Young People volunteers

Kimbilio

November Prayer News is available.

The November Newsletter 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, bearing in mind the existing activities.

SUNDAY

10:30 am
St. Thomas' Sunday Worship

1:30 pm
Brethren in Christ Church

MONDAY

3:10 pm (2nd Monday in month;
termtime)
Chai & Chat

TUESDAY

10:15 am
Chai & Connect

6:30 pm
Xanadu Dance Troupe

WEDNESDAY

10:30 am
Men's Group

1:00 pm
St. Thomas CE Primary School Choir

THURSDAY

9:00 am (termtime)
St. Thomas CE Primary School Service

10:00 am
Farsi / Dari Discussion Group

1:00 pm (termtime)
English Conversation Class

4:00 pm
Impact Mixed Martial Arts

6:00 pm
Impact Mixed Martial Arts

FRIDAY

9:00 am (termtime; until 11:30 am)
St. Thomas CE Primary School
(Dance)

SATURDAY

4:00 pm
Betel Romanian Church