Whilst we are in vacancy we do not want to take advantage of any visiting clergy so are only able to offer baptisms once a month, usually on the 3rd Sunday. 

The preferred contact method is email:- [email protected],  you can call on 0161 312 4968 where there is an answerphone. 

We would be privileged to be able to play a part in your special occasion and ALL are welcome here. 

We are always glad to hear from anyone planning a baptism or wedding; should you need help with the passing of a loved one please use the Funerals page. 

Baptisms / Christenings  are usually held after the service on Sundays,  most often at 12.30pm. A baptism is a wonderful celebration of new life. In Baptism we welcome people into the Christian faith. Promises are made by parents and God parents on behalf of the child or children. Adults commit themselves to be members of the church family.

Our primary concern is the person being baptised - it doesn't matter if the child's parents are married or baptised or not, a same-sex couple or a single parent household, an adoptive household or any other issue. There is no upper age limit for baptism - it's never too late!

There is no charge for a Baptism service, although donations are appreciated, and a collection plate is available at the end of the service. We ask Baptism families to choose a charity ​they would like to support, so that half of any financial offering made at the Baptism will be sent to the charity on their behalf. We have a QR code and card reader through which donations can also be taken.  

Confirmation is an important occasion when Christians confirm their faith for themselves. Contact us to find out more.

Weddings have straightforward and important legal issues attached, which we will be pleased to talk through with you. If you live in the parish, or fulfil various other qualifications, you're entitled to be married in church! We are pleased to remarry divorcees in church (there will be a couple of very simple questions to answer). 

Blessings for marriages held elsewhere can be held in church, and we welcome ALL people who wish to celebrate these.

Changes to the registration of marriages which means that registers are no longer held by the church, and those seeking duplicate copies of wedding details, or looking into historic information should contact Oldham Registry Office Marriages and civil partnerships | Oldham Council as the holders of local archives. Clergy no longer issue marriage certificates or duplicates.

We look forward to hearing from you!