Throughout the city, Church communities are hosting a range of community and student events as well as Christmas services for all throughout the festive period where you will be made to feel very welcome.
Events include celebration worship services, film screenings, meals and dedicated events for international students and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
| Fabric Church, Ardwick Ardwick Green N, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 6HD |
| Christmas Events: Sunday, 14 December, 6.30pm: Carol Service Saturday, 20 December, 2-4pm: Christmas Community Day Sunday, 21 December, 10.30am: Family Carols Thursday, 25 December, 10.30am: Christmas Day Service |
| Further information: Pippa Bull (Student Pastor) Email: pippa@fabric-church.org Web: Fabric Church Instagram: @fabric.church |
| Christ Church Manchester Luther King House, Brighton Grove, Rusholme, M14 5JP |
| Christmas Events: Wednesday, 17 December, 7-9pm: Christmas meal in a local home Please contact Rosie for more information. Wednesday, 31 December, 8pm until late!: New Year’s Eve Party Join us for a big New Year celebration with food from around the world, live music and joyful praise as we welcome in the New Year together at Ladybarn Community Hub, M14 6RN |
| Further Information Rosie Crook Email: rosie@ccm.org.uk Web: www.christchurchmanchester.com |
| Kings Church Manchester King’s Church, Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB |
| Christmas Events: Sunday, 21 December 10.30am-12.30pm: Carols & Cake Dixons Brooklands Academy, Moor Road, M23 9BP Sunday, 21 December 5-6pm: Carols at Christ Church Christ Church, Pendlebury Rd, Swinton, M27 4DH @ 5pm – 6pm Thursday, 25 December, 10.30-11.30am: Christmas Day Service King’s Church, Sidney Street, M1 7HB |
| Contact and further information Contact: Abbey Lam (Student Pastor) Email: Abbey.Lam@makingjesusfamous.org Web; Kings Church Manchester |
| Friends International Manchester |
| Christmas Events: Monday, 22 December, 7-9pm: Film Night: The Nativity Story Union Hall, Stretford Road, M15 6DY We’re showing the film ‘The Nativity Story’ for international students. It’s a great way for students to find out more about the story of Christmas. 24-30 December: Christmas Meal for International Students Enjoy a warm, home-cooked meal with a local family in Manchester. From 24–30 December, local hosts will be opening their homes to welcome international students for a meal and time together. Sign up by 12 December, and keep an eye on the app for updates about your host. To sign up: Download the free Friends International app. Tap Local Link and complete the form (don’t forget to include your postcode!).In the “hobbies or interests” section, type “Christmas Hosting.” If you have problems with signing up send please email harmienke@friendsinternational.uk Thursday, 1 January: New Year’s Day Walk A New Year’s walk for international students. |
| Contact and further information Contact: Sabine and Harminke Email: manchester@friendsinternational.uk Friends International Manchester |
| St John Chrysostom’s Church, Victoria Park 4a Anson Road, Victoria Park, Manchester, M14 5BG |
| Christmas Events: Wednesday 24th December, 6.30pm: Christmas Eve Mass Thursday, 25 December, 11am: Christmas Day Mass and Student Social Students who would just like to come directly to the social room will be welcome from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. |
| Contact and further information Contact: Wayne Darbyshire Email: wayne.darbyshire@stchrysostoms.co.uk Web: St Chrysistoms Church We are a radically inclusive church within the Anglo-Catholic tradition where ALL (without exception!) are most welcome |
| St James, Moss Side and St Edmund’s, Whalley Range St James’, 95 Princess Rd, Moss Side, M14 4TH St Edmund’s, 16 Alexandra Rd S, Whalley Range, M16 8EZ |
| Christmas Events: Sunday, 21 December, 10.30am: Carol Service All welcome at St Edmund’s Church, Whalley Range. Sunday, 21 December, 6pm: Candlelit Carol Service All welcome at St Edmund’s Church, Whalley Range. Wednesday, 24 December, 11pm: Midnight Mass All welcome at St Margaret’s Church, M16 8AE. Thursday, 25 December, 10.30am: Christmas Day Celebration All welcome at either St James or St Edmunds. |
| Contact and further information Contact: Revd Tom Studman Email: stedsandstjames@gmail.com Web: St James, Moss Side and St Edmunds, Whalley Range |
| Ascension Church, Hulme 282 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5TQ |
| Christmas Events: Thursday, 18 December, 4.30pm: Advent Conversations Brew and a chat about how we can imagine different ways of living and being together Sunday, 21 December, 11.30am: Scratch Nativity Come dressed as your favourite nativity character. Followed by post service movie: A Muppets Christmas Carol. Thursday, 25 December, 10am: Christmas Service |
| Contact and further information Contact: Fr. Azariah France-Williams Email: rector@ascensionchurchhulme.co.uk / comms@ascensionchurchhulme.co.uk Web: Ascension Church Hulme We are a church striving to be inclusive, compassionate, creative and sometimes – even a little bit daring. |
| Sacred Trinity Church, Salford Corner of Chapel Street and Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7WQ |
| Christmas Events: Tuesday 16 December, 12-2pm: Place of Welcome Christmas Party All are welcome to this safe and inclusive place. Admission free. Sunday, 21 December, 11.15am: Community Carol Service Readings and carols followed by festive refreshments. Sunday 21st December, 7.15pm: Open Table Carols and Communion A special and safe service for members of the LGBTQIA+ community Wednesday 24th December, 5pm: Candlelit Carol Service A beautiful start to Christmas. All welcome. Thursday, 25 December, 10am: Christmas Day Morning Celebrations |
| Contact and further information: Contact: Rev Andy Salmon Email: andy@sacredtrinity.org.uk Phone: 0743 653 2408 Web: Sacred Trinity We are a friendly, open-minded and inclusive church, serving Salford and Manchester City Centre. |
| Holy Trinity Platt, Manchester Platt Lane, Manchester, M14 5NF |
| Christmas Events: Thursday, 25 December, 10.30am: Christmas Service and lunch Christmas service followed by free Christmas Lunch. Please sign up if possible by emailing the office (below) but please come along anyway even if you forget! |
| Contact and further information Contact: Revd Tim Wickam Email: office@plattchurch.org Phone: 0161 224 1123 Web: Holy Trinity Platt Church, Manchester |
| Brunswick Parish Church Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9SX |
| Christmas Events: Tuesday,16 December, 1pm: Community Christmas Meal All are welcome to our Christmas meal with musical entertainment. Please email the office (details below) to reserve your place. Sunday 21 December, 5pm: Community Carol Service Followed by Festive Food Thursday, 25 December, 10.45am: Christmas All Age Celebration All welcome to our all age communion celebration service. |
| Contact and further information Contact: Revd Simon Gatenby Email: office@brunswickchurch.org.uk Phone: 0161 273 2470 Web: Brunswick Church Manchester We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive inner-city community church. |
| Manchester Cathedral Victoria St, Manchester, M3 1SX |
| Christmas Events: Sunday 21 December, 12pm: Advent Bible Study All are welcome to attend our Advent study based on the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Free sandwich lunch provided. Tuesday, 16 December, 7pm: Carol Service Come join Home Instead Charities for a magical evening of singing and celebrating the festive season. Saturday, 20 December, 12.15pm:Christmas Sing-along We’re open to all for a free sing song at our Christmas Carol Singalong for Shoppers. Pop into the Cathedral and top up your Christmas spirit – no booking is required. Monday, 22 December, 7.30pm: Festival of Nine Lessons in Carols The Manchester version of the famous Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College Cambridge. Seating is free but allocated on a first come, first seated basis so be sure to get here early and grab your spot. |
| Contact and further information Contact: Revd Grace Thomas Email: office@manchestercathedral.org Phone: 0161 833 2220 Web: Manchester Cathedral |
These church spaces will offer anyone a safe and warm welcome at anytime, and especially at Christmas.
Support this festive break
There is lots of support available over the break, including from our multifaith chaplains, who will be available over the Christmas period to offer support to students of all faith or non. If you are feeling isolated and in need of guidance and you can contact contact Jamie Mackenzie (Lead Anglican Chaplain to the Central Manchester Universities) on 07552 824494 or by email: unichaplain@manchester.anglican.org or Sukhbir Singh by email on x55sjs@outlook.com
In addition, if you are in need of emergency food, Feed My City is open 365 days a year.