Our online Christmas fair is open on Facebook. If you are on Facebook, click here to browse lots of affordable gift ideas from small, local businesses, as well as a church stall. The fair runs to 20th December.
Traditional Christmas Fair, Saturday 23rd November 11am-2pm.
We will be holding our traditional Fair again this year with many old favourites such as bottle stall, household goods and raffles, with a variety of new stalls mixed in. Have fun while browsing for unique gifts or simply enjoy a hot drink with lunch and a cake with friends.
Toy Service, Sunday 24th November - 9.30-10.45am
We are again donating to the Tameside Christmas Toy Appeal, and we will collect toys at our service today. The Appeal's volunteers wrap donated gifts and distribute them to families with children in poverty, throughout Tameside in time for Christmas. Toys - and clothing items such as hats, socks, scarves etc - for all age groups up to 16yrs will be gratefully received. Please note all gifts should be new, unwrapped, and unfortunately soft toys cannot be donated. We can also accept financial donations which will be used to purchase toys. If you would like to donate a gift but are not able to get to the Toy Service, please feel free to bring it to Church before the end of November. For more information about the Toy Appeal click here.
Advent carol service by candlelight, Sunday 1st December, 6.00pm
Get ready for the season of Advent as we look forward to the birth of Jesus.
Brunch with Santa Saturday 7th December, 10-12noon & 1-3pm
Santa is coming and we are having Brunch with him on 7th December! Due to the high demand for this event last year, we have invited Santa to 2 sittings, 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm. There will be a visit from Santa, a gift for each child and a light meal for everyone. The cost is £5 per child and £3 per adult.
Bookings can be made by email to brunchwithsanta@yahoo.com. Please state when enquiring, the no. of adults, no. of children, and the first name and age of each child (so Santa can bring a suitable gift). The maximum number per table is 6.
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, Sunday 15th December at 6.00pm
Nine short Bible readings (or lessons) from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and hymns.
Carols and mulled wine, Saturday 21st December at 6.00pm
An informal get together, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while singing along to popular carols. There is a charge of £5 for this event, children are free.
Blessing of the Crib and Christingles, Sunday 22nd December at 2.00pm
This service is aimed at young people but of course everyone is welcome! Bring your children along and join us as everyone arrives at the Inn. We give thanks and pray for God's blessing of the crib and all those who look upon it. It is also a reminder of the humble setting for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Midnight Mass - Tuesday 24th December, 11.00pm
As Christmas Eve gives way to Christmas Day, we celebrate the Service of Worship in honour of the Nativity of Jesus.
It's a beautiful and highly recommended service.
Monday 25th December, 9.30am
Christmas Day Eucharist.