CHRISTMAS MAKERS' MARKET Saturday 6 December from 11-2 at St Thomas and St John’s church: Christmas Makers’ Market. There will be no Saturday Café that day.

Sunday morning service

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas and St John's church
Address
St Thomas and St John's church, New Church Street, Radcliffe, M26 2UD

Morning Eucharist service with light refreshments after.

As we are in vacancy, some weeks Service of the Word will be held.

Advent prayers by Zoom

Occurring
Every day at for 15 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Accessed from home
Address
Accessed from home

The Mission Community comes together for 10 minutes each weekday in Advent. See the news item for Advent and Christmas services and events accessible from the homepage. This gives the access code.

Not weekends

Licensing Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

The Revd Marie Pattison will be licensed as Incumbent in the Benefice of Radcliffe

Team Advent Study Group

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third Friday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

A one hour study each week based on the Archbishop of York's pick for an Advent book: "Listening to the Music of the Soul".

Team Friday Intercessions

Occurring
Every Friday at for 30 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 26 Dec 2025
Venue
St Thomas and St John's church
Address
St Thomas and St John's church, New Church Street, Radcliffe, M26 2UD

A short service based on Common Worship Prayer During the Day, with prayers for the Church, the World and those in need. Followed, for those who wish to stay, by eating together the lunch we have brought. Drinks provided.

Saturday Cafe

Occurring
Every Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Thomas and St John's church
Address
St Thomas and St John's church, New Church Street, Radcliffe, M26 2UD

Drop in for coffee, tea, cake, toasted teacake, etc

Christmas Makers' Market

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

Stalls of all sorts with made or baked items; refreshments

Christmas Concert

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

Besses' Boys' Band and Affetside Choir

Carols in the Market

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Radcliffe Market Hall
Address
Radcliffe Market Hall

An event arranged by Radcliffe Churches in Radcliffe Market Hall

Midweek worship

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth, Fifth Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Thomas and St John's church
Address
St Thomas and St John's church, New Church Street, Radcliffe, M26 2UD

There will be a Midweek Worship on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, at St. Mary's; and on 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays at St Thomas and St John's. This is usually Service of the Word led by Revd Irene Thirkell our Curate. There will be light refreshments afterwards. All welcome.

Carols in Care Homes

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Rose Court Care Home
Address
Rose Court Care Home, Water Street, Radcliffe

Everyone is invited to join us at Rose Court Care Home to join the residents in singing carols and hearing the Christmas story

Christmas Party and Carol Concert

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Philip's Community Centre
Address
St Philip's Community Centre, Higher Dean Streert, Radcliffe M26 3TE, M26 3TE

Featuring the St Philip's Community Choir

Ordination as Priest

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Manchester Cathedral
Address
Manchester Cathedral

The Revd Irene Thirkell will be ordained priest in Manchester Cathedral. All welcome.

Carols in Care Homes

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Holly Bank Care Home
Address
Holly Bank Care Home, Bolton Street, Radcliffe

Everyone is invited to join us at Holly Bank Care Home to join the residents in singing carols and hearing the Christmas story

Christmas Lunch

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Stand Golf Club
Address
Stand Golf Club

Annual lunch in the tradition of Ladies Who Lunch, but open to friends, relatives - indeed anyone; booked in advance

School Christmas Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

Children and staff of St John's Primary School will be in church

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

A service of Bible readings and Christmas songs and carols setting out God's plan for the salvation of the world

Team Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

Come and meet Grumpy Owl and enter into the Christmas story

Team First Eucharist of Christmas

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

Holy Communion in the tradition of Midnight Mass

Team Christmas Morning Eucharist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's church near Close Park
Address
St Mary's church near Close Park

Holy Communion for Christmas morning

Friday Friends: Bible Study

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Dec 2025, 12 Dec 2025, 19 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 2 Jan 2026
Venue
St Thomas and St John's church
Address
St Thomas and St John's church, New Church Street, Radcliffe, M26 2UD

A weekly gathering to study the Bible together. In Advent, approaching Christmas, and in Lent, the weeks approaching Easter, the group usually studies a chosen book.

Christingle

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Thomas & St John with St Philip's, Radcliffe
Address
New Church Street Radcliffe Manchester, M26 2UD, United Kingdom

Within the usual morning service of Holy Communion, we shall consider the traditional Christingle image, and support the Children's Society