You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Christingle 2025

for 1 hour
St Paul's, Royton
St Paul's Parish Church, Church Street, Royton, Oldham,, OL2 5QH, United Kingdom
People of ALL AGES are warmly welcome to join us for our annual Christingle Service in support of the Children's Society. This is always a joyful occasion which we host in collaboration with St Paul's Primary School.

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Paul's, Royton
St Paul's Parish Church, Church Street, Royton, Oldham,, OL2 5QH, United Kingdom
A traditional Carol Service by Candlelight incorporating the Nine Lessons from Sacred Scripture that tell the story of the fortelling of Christ's birth in Bethlehem. This event will be followed by Mince Pies and Refreshments. ALL Welcome

Crib Service with Pop-Up Nativity

for 1 hour
St Paul's, Royton
St Paul's Parish Church, Church Street, Royton, Oldham,, OL2 5QH, United Kingdom
A crib service aimed at Children and Young people where we will hear afresh the story of Christmas through the eyes of the Grumpy Owl and how he found JOY at the presence of the Christchild being born in his stable. The story will feature a Pop-Up Nativity and children are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite Character from the Christmas Story. This promises to be a service full of faith and fun!

First Mass of Christmas

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Paul's, Royton
St Paul's Parish Church, Church Street, Royton, Oldham,, OL2 5QH, United Kingdom
A sung celebration of the Mass to herald and celebrate the Birth of Christ, the Messiah. This service will begin with the blessing of the crib as we welcome the new born Saviour of the world once more into our lives and hearts.

Christmas Day Mass

for 45 mins
St Paul's, Royton
St Paul's Parish Church, Church Street, Royton, Oldham,, OL2 5QH, United Kingdom
A simple said celebration of the Holy Mass on Christmas Day as we continue to celebrate the Birth of Christ our Saviour

St Stephen's Day

for 30 mins
St Paul's, Royton
St Paul's Parish Church, Church Street, Royton, Oldham,, OL2 5QH, United Kingdom
A said celebration of the Holy Mass on the Feast of St Stephen the Martyr