Inside the church: Reflect by Emma Gasson.
An interactive light installation which uses a giant tank of water to create reflections that appear to sync perfectly with sound. Trail your hands through water, generating ripples which are reflected inside an atmospheric space. The installation is guided by an ambient soundtrack and the overall effect is hypnotic and mesmerising.
In the Church Gardens: The Matter of the Heart
A collection of Oldham hearts: 100 people and their real-time heart beats. Wherever they are now, together or apart, far away or near the artwork, their hearts will remain in this space, flashing together, in perfect time with their real-life heartbeat.

The curation of a community, expressed purely through the live heart-beat data of Oldham residents. It is an expression of a city’s societal networks, and a demonstration of the collective power of community. As an audience member you’re invited to walk among the flashing hearts, like a graveyard of the living, to allow the interconnectivity of Oldham to light your path.

Full Sunday Service of Word and Sacrament including hymns, readings, sermon and Holy Communion

Holy Communion service.
On the first Wednesday of the month this follows the 1662 Order for Holy Communion; on other Wednesdays this follows Common Worship according to the season.

Palmers Community Cafe was established in 2023 by volunteers from OL1 Community Association. It is now run by church and community volunteers. We offer tea, coffee and light refreshments at a very reasonable price; all served in the stunning setting of Oldham Parish Church. All are welcome.
If you would like to volunteer at the cafe please send us a message via A Church Near You.

Four informal sessions for anyone wanting to explore the Christian Faith in a small group

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Café, Fairtrade stall, bric-a-brac stall and tours of the crypt.

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Please join us for a free 30 minute concert following on from our monthly Coffee Morning on the Second Saturday of every month.