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.

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. The sessions will begin after half-term at 5pm on Thursdays at St. Paul's.

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. 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

Diary

10:30 am

Sunday 26 October 2025

BIBLE SUNDAY

Morning Prayer

St. Thomas' Church

10:00 am

Thursday 30 October 2025

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Thomas' Church

10:00 am

Saturday 1 November 2025

COFFEE MORNING

All Welcome

St. Paul's Church

10:00 am

Saturday 1 November 2025

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Thomas' Church

10:30 am

Sunday 2 November 2025

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

Holy Communion

St. Thomas' Church

Poster for Thriving Communities Men's GroupPoster for Thriving Communities Men's Group
Poster for the Festival of LightPoster for the Festival of Light
Poster for St. Paul's GuidesPoster for St. Paul's Guides
Poster for Coda Conduct ConcertPoster for Coda Conduct Concert
Poster for English Classes at St. Thomas' ChurchPoster for English Classes at St. Thomas' Church

Kimbilio

October 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.

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

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.