All Saints

About All Saints

In Manchester, Greater Manchester, All Saints carries on the Church of England tradition of worship. The church serves Manchester together with the villages and towns nearby. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.

The Church of England tradition holds a distinctive place within British church life. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country. Shaped by the English Reformation, it holds catholic and reformed traditions together, from quiet rural evensong to lively city congregations. It cares for around 16,000 church buildings, and average weekly attendance is roughly 700,000. The tradition traces its modern form to the 16th century (English Reformation). As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts around 700,000 weekly attenders.

It is one of many congregations found across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Manchester is the county town of Greater Manchester and a focal point for church life in the area. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Manchester worth getting to know.

If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.