Join us for some short bible readings and prayers. All are welcome as we read the set lectionary readings for the day and pray for the life of our community. Meet in the main church space.

A Place of Welcome is a national initiative designed to be a place where people can meet and socialise. Its main aim is to provide fellowship and combat loneliness.

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At St James', our style of worship is broadly evangelical, based around C.of E. Common Worship, with Bible-based teaching to encourage us to show the love of God in our community. We sing a range of traditional and contemporary hymns and songs, led by the Music Group

We start off altogether and then most weeks children move to a separate room for age-appropriate teaching and activities.

Christmas Services in Moss Side & Whalley Range
Come and celebrate Christmas with us across our family of churches – St James’, St Edmund’s, St Margaret’s and Grace Community Urdu Church. Everyone is welcome, whether you come every week or are just exploring faith this Christmas.

Sunday 14th December – A Day of Carols & Celebration
Nativity Service
10.30am · St Edmund’s Church, M16 8EZ
A joyful, all-age Christmas Nativity as we retell the story of Jesus’ birth as part of a fun intergenerational service with lots of participation from children and young people.

Churches Together Carols in the Park
12.30pm · Bembe Café, Alexandra Park
Join local churches singing carols together in the park – a festive celebration of hope and light in our community. 

Grace Community Urdu Church Carols & Christmas Dinner
From 2.00pm · St Edmund’s Church, M16 8EZ
Urdu-language carol service led by Grace Community Urdu Church, followed by a festive Christmas meal. All welcome, whether you speak Urdu or not. You must contact us on 07769 644191 or email [email protected] if you wish to attend the meal. 

Café Church Christmas Special (Bring & Share)
4.30pm · St James’ Church, M14 4TH
Relaxed café-style worship with carols, reflection and activities for all ages. If you can, bring a plate of food to share as we celebrate Christmas together around the table.

Sunday 21st December – Communion & Carols
Morning Communion & Carols
10.30am · St Edmund’s M16 8EZ & St James’ M14 4TH
Holy Communion with well-loved carols and a Christmas message of hope. Services at both churches – choose the one closest to you.

Joint Candlelit Carol Service
6.00pm · St Edmund’s Church, M16 8EZ
Our benefice-wide traditional carol service by candlelight, with readings and carols. A beautiful way to pause and prepare for Christmas.

Christmas Eve – Waiting in Wonder
Grace Community Urdu Church – Christmas Eve Celebration
From 9.00pm · St Edmund’s Church, M16 8EZ
Late-evening worship and thanksgiving as Grace Community Urdu Church celebrates the coming of Christ.

Midnight Candlelit Carols & First Communion of Christmas
11.00pm · St Margaret’s Church, M16 8AE
A quiet, reflective service by candlelight as we welcome Christmas. Includes the First Communion of Christmas.

Christmas Day – Christ is Born!
Christmas Day Celebrations
10.30am · St James’ M14 4TH & St Edmund’s M16 8EZ
Joyful Christmas morning services for all ages as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with carols, communion and a warm welcome.

Grace Community Urdu Church Christmas Mass
4.00pm · St Edmund’s Church, M16 8EZ
Christmas Day Mass led by Grace Community Urdu Church. All are welcome to join this vibrant celebration.

If you’re new, returning to church, or just curious – we would love to see you at any of these services. Come as you are.

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Join local churches and the wider community as we sing carols together at Alexandra Park Bembe Café.

Join us for a festive service rich in carols and the joy of Christmas. Holy Communion will be available.

A Service for the Marathi Community of St James' Church. A service full of the worship, prayer and praise held within the Anglican tradition with a Eucharist being shared most gatherings.