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. Next session is at 10:00 am on Saturday 20 September, on "The Seasons of the Church Year."

Sunday School takes place on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month (next one 6 September). Volunteers required. Training offered!

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 Thursday.

English conversation class starts on Thursday 25 September at the new time of 11:30 am.

Group for Older Children With Laura Tebay's help, we this runs on 2nd Sundays from September (i.e. 14th September, 12th October, 9th November). Volunteers required. Training offered!

Training for those interested in working with children and young people (run by Laura Tebay) takes place at St. Paul's:

• 10am - 1 pm on Saturday 20th September
• 10am - 1 pm on Saturday 18th October

You are welcome to come for refreshments from 9:30 am.

Book your place

Enriching Advent Music workshop takes place at Manchester Cathedral on Monday 6th October 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:50pm

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

Join us at Powered by Hope – 4 October 2025 - a day to fuel your faith, fill your cup with hope and inspire action.

Hear from thinkers, theologians and campaigners as we grapple with gritty hope.

More Details

A Prayer for the Holy Land

for 21 September (or before)

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world:

In your mercy, provide for all those in Gaza and beyond who suffer from hunger and starvation, that they may be given both physical bread to nourish their bodies and heavenly bread to sustain their souls.

By the power of your Spirit, bring a speedy end to this cruel war, the release of all captives, care for the sick and wounded, comfort for those who have lost loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a just and lasting peace here in the very homeland where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered during his earthly life;

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

The Most Reverend Dr. Hosam E. Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, August 2025

Diary

The Archbishops' Commission for Racial Justice has published its final report into Racial Justice in the Church of England.

Feel free to read it and respond with any thoughts or comments.

Kimbilio

September Prayer News is available. . .

Roles on a Sunday Morning

Would you like to volunteer on a Sunday morning for:

• Welcoming
• Serving at the Altar
• Setting up and serving tea and coffee.

Please speak to Nick.

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.