Services and events
All services will occur in the Church and all other events will occur in the Parish Hall, unless stated otherwise

Monday 4 December

10:00 am: Women Thrive! meets in the Main Hall.

All are very welcome.

For more information, please contact our community worker, MaryAnne, on (07492) 849 158.

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Wednesday 6 December

10:00 am: Bible fellowship

We start with a short passage of scripture for intelligent discussion, then prayers. 

All are very welcome.

Thursday 7 December

10:00 am: Mid-week Eucharist

A simple, reverent, said service using the Common Worship liturgy.

All are welcome.

Thursday 7 December  

4:30 pm: Faith at Barnabas = FAB!

A service of praise for younger children. We start with craftwork and food, then worship with songs, prayers, and an age-appropriate message.

Concerning food and refreshments, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that shop-bought products do not contain traces of nuts.

Friday 8 December

10:00 am: Women Thrive! meets in the Main Hall.

All are very welcome.

For more information, please contact our community worker, MaryAnne, on (07492) 849 158.

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Sunday 10 December

9:30 am: the Second Sunday of Advent. 

The service is a Eucharist.

All are very welcome.

We conclude with refreshments. Please be aware: we cannot guarantee that shop-bought products do not contain traces of nuts.

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Sunday 17 December

6:00 pm: Carol service

A traditional service, accompanied by the Tame Valley Brass Ensemble.

We conclude with seasonal refreshments.

All are welcome.

 

Sunday 24 December

4:00 pm: Christingle and crib service in our sister church of Waterhead, Church Street East, Oldham OL4 2JQ.

A service of magic and candlelight, soft voices and the anticipation of a joy-filled Christmas.

All are very welcome.

 

Sunday 24 December

11:30 pm: Midnight Mass service in our sister church of Waterhead, Church Street East, Oldham OL4 2JQ.

It feels like the world has stopped. There is no sound but the expectancy of waiting for Christmas. And we assemble in the hushed beauty of Holy Trinity Church, awaiting the birth of our Lord and Saviour in a manger.

Midnight Mass is a traditional service of great joy and wonder.

 

Monday 25 December

9:30 am: Christmas Day

The service is a Eucharist.

A joyful family service to celebrate the birth of our Lord.

All are very welcome.

All services will occur in the Church and all other events will occur in the Parish Hall, unless stated otherwise.

Please click here for spiritual resources (transcripts of services, Church magazines, advice on how to pray).

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Page posted 3 December 2023