LOVING GOD & LOVING OTHERS

HISTORY

Believing in God’s Word and Spirit

Imagine back to the 1700s the closest church in the area was St. Mary’s in Bowdon. The congregation had to hike across the fields from Broadheath, and back again, each Sunday. As the small community began to grow, a second church, St. George’s was built, in 1799. This still meant the folk in Broadheath had almost two miles to walk each Sunday. In 1853, when the railway station opened. It was decided to set up a mission in Broadheath. But instead of a usual church building, services were held on a black and white canal boat, located where the Bridgewater Canal passes under Manchester Road. Later, in 1871 as industry boomed in the area, a school was built on Sinderland Road. Services were moved from the canal boat, to the school. Around twenty years later in 1891, a chancel was added and the name St. Alban’s Church School, was given to the building.

It wasn’t until 1899, that work on the current building began. It was designed by architects Austin and Paley, of Lancaster. Services would once again move, for the final time to the new church building – St. Alban’s Church, Broadheath. The church was officially opened on the 8th of November 1900, although the west end was incomplete and a temporary wall had been built. It wouldn’t be until the year 2000, almost 100 years later, that work would start again, to extend the church to its planned size. Later in 1902, the vestry and bell tower were added to the church. In January 1911, the church formed its own parish, the parish of St. Albans.

Sunday Services

Join us each Sunday in Worship

We warmly welcome you to join us in worship every Sunday.
Our current monthly service pattern is as follows:

First Sunday of each month:
Family Service – An informal, all-age gathering suitable for newcomers, children, and young people. Expect a relaxed and engaging atmosphere as we worship together as one family.

All other Sundays:
Holy Communion – A more traditional service where we gather around the Lord’s table in prayer, reflection, and celebration of the Eucharist.

Services begin at 10:30 am.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning, there’s a place for you here.

YOUNG PEOPLE

Children are warmly welcomed at all our services.

Those aged 7 and above can attend ‘Sunday Club’ for 45 minutes of games, crafts, and learning more about Jesus.

Children under 7 remain in the main service, where they can enjoy crafts and age-appropriate activities.

All children rejoin the congregation at the end for biscuits and drinks.




Bible study

Digging deep into God’s word

We offer two weekly house groups where you can connect, study the Bible, and grow in faith together.

📅 Tuesdays at 7:45 PM
📍 Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Whether you’re new or have been attending for a while, you’re warmly invited to join us.
For more information or to get involved, please email us at: [email protected]

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