Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad

Getting here

St Chad's, also known as Rochdale Parish Church, is situated on Sparrow Hill (postcode OL16 1QT) and tells the town's story from Saxon times.  Built and rebuilt over the generations, it has stonework dating back to the 1100s, a wall in the churchyard reputed to be pre-1066 and splendid stained glass that includes the Edward Burne-Jones 'Faith Hope and Charity' window in the tower. This is a place where worship has taken place over many centuries and you are invited to come along and experience a warm welcome. 

St Mary in the Baum is on St Mary's Gate (postcode OL16 1DZ), founded in 1740 as a chapel of ease of St Chad's to minister to the people living north of the River Roch.  Today's church opened in 1911; it was designed by eminent church architect Sir Ninian Comper and is described as "a place rich in Comperisms".

Why not come and join these friendly communities for worship in these beautiful buildings?

SERVICES OF WORSHIP 

Sundays

St Chad’s - 11.15 am Sung Eucharist on 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Sundays, Matins on 2nd Sunday 
St Mary in the Baum - 9.15 am Holy Communion (BCP on 1st Sundays, CW on other Sundays)

CONTACTS
Both churches are currently in vacancy (interregnum). 

St Chad's

Junction of Church Stile and Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, OL16 1QT.

General Enquiries and Bookings: 
 J Midgley 01706 639162 

Churchwardens: 
P Goddard 07706 635900 
P Bollington 07566 983798 
 
St Mary in the Baum

St Mary's Gate, Rochdale, OL16 1DZ.

Enquiries and Bookings: 
V Leach 07752 903794 

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