Welcome to the Elham Valley Group of Churches
Welcome!
Bishop Ruth Worsley is pleased to announce that the Revd Carol Bates has been appointed as a member of the Wigan Team Ministry to serve as Team Vicar and Hub Leader of the parish of Wigan North West, subject to the usual checks.
She will be licensed to this role at a date to be confirmed in October.
Sunday Services: We have 3 types of services in the Benefice
Early Morning
Early morning services are at 8am or 8.30am. These are quiet services. The Breakfast Service is informal with food, bible discussion and prayer. No singing. Usually under 45 minutes.
Main Services
Our main services are at 9.30am, 10am or 11.15am. These are services with singing, and a variety of accompaniments, such as church organ, band or recorded music. Usually about an hour long.
Evening Services
Evening Services
Evening services are at 4pm, 5.30pm or 6pm. Evensong is a traditional church service. The Tea Service is informal with food, bible discussion and prayer with no singing. All are under an hour.