We are delighted to be able to play a part in your special occasion. We are always glad to hear from anyone planning a baptism, wedding or funeral.
Baptisms / Christenings are usually held on Sundays, most often at 1.00pm and is a wonderful celebration of new life. In Baptism we welcome people into the Christian faith. Promises are made by parents and Godparents on behalf of their children. Adults commit themselves to be members of the church family.
There is no charge for a Baptism service, although donations are appreciated and a collection plate is available at the end of the service. 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!
For more information and to book a Baptism, please contact Revd Carol Schofield [email protected] 07875 660379
Confirmation is an important occasion when Christians confirm their faith for themselves. Contact us to find out more.
Weddings - for full information and guidelines on weddings, please click on this link Weddings
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). Please contact us to discuss the arrangements as early as possible to ensure the date and time you'd like can be fixed.
Contact our Vicar: Revd Carol Schofield [email protected] 07875 660379
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 took effect in 2021 - more information here. Registers are no longer held by the church, and those seeking duplicate copies of wedding details, or looking into historic information should contact Tameside Registrars, or the Manchester Central Library as the holders of local archives.
Funerals can be held in church for anyone who lives in, or has a connection to the parish - the deceased may have attended church all their life or not at all - all are welcome and we are privileged to play a part at this most important time. Our clergy are also able to officiate at funerals at crematoria or cemeteries: please contact us or our clergy via the Funeral Director.