Described as 'The Celebration of a New Ministry and Welcome', the service at St Hilda's on 12th September was  a joyful celebration, a landmark occasion for St Hilda's and St Stephen's. Ten months after taking her first services, we are delighted that Mother Amy will now be with us full-time.

The service was led by the Bishop of Middleton, the Rt Rev Mark Davies and the Archdeacon of Rochdale, the Ven David Sharples, assisted by the Area Dean of Oldham and Ashton, the Rev Daniel Ramble.

The new vicar had this message for the faithful of both churches and the wider community:

"I'm so overjoyed to become vicar of St Hilda's and St Stephen's to serve all in Audenshaw and to work as a team in both churches to proclaim the good news of Jesus, to be his love in action. Both churches are here for everyone and everyone is welcome."