United Reformed Church · Greenmount, Rossendale
A church with the kettle on and the door open.
We're a small, friendly congregation at the heart of the valley — worshipping together on Sundays and looking after our neighbours the rest of the week.
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Whoever you are, wherever you've come from
Greenmount URC has stood on this hillside for over a century, but we're far more about the people than the stonework. Families with noisy toddlers, folk who've been in the same pew for fifty years, and people who wandered in last week all sit side by side here.
You don't need to dress up, know the hymns, or believe the right things first. Come as you are, stay for a brew, and see how you find us.
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Worship
Our services
Services last around an hour. There's step-free access, a hearing loop, and a quiet corner at the back with toys if little ones need a wriggle.
Sundays · 10:30am
Sunday Morning Worship
Hymns old and new, a down-to-earth talk, and tea, coffee and biscuits afterwards. Children are always welcome.
Sundays · 10:45am
Junior Church
Children head out after the first hymn for crafts, stories and games in the hall, returning to join their families at the end.
First Sunday · 6:00pm
Quiet Communion
A short, reflective evening service with candlelight, silence and communion shared around the table.
Wednesdays · 9:30am
Midweek Prayer
Half an hour of open prayer for the village, the wider world and one another.
What's on
Events in the church diary
Everyone in Greenmount and the wider valley is welcome — members, neighbours and anyone simply curious.
Messy Church
Second Saturday, monthly · 3:30–5:30pm · Church Hall
Crafts, songs, a Bible story and a hot tea for the whole family. Aimed at under-11s with grown-ups alongside.
Carols in the Valley
Sunday 20 December · 4:00pm · Outside the church
Brass band, mulled wine and mince pies as the whole village sings. Free entry.
Rossendale Ramble
Last Saturday, monthly · 9:30am · Meet at the church gate
A gentle five-mile walk over the moors with a pub stop at the halfway point. Dogs welcome.
Harvest Supper & Barn Dance
Late September · 6:00–9:00pm · Church Hall
Hotpot, homemade puddings and a live caller for the dancing. Proceeds to the Rossendale food bank.
Every week
Community programmes
The hall is busy most days of the week. Every group below is open to the whole village — you don't need to come on a Sunday to belong here.
Little Lambs Toddler Group
Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am
Soft play, singing and a proper brew for parents, grandparents and carers. £2 per family.
Community Larder
Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm
Good food at a fraction of the price, open to anyone in the valley — no referral, no questions asked.
Warm Welcome Café
Fridays, 10:00am–2:00pm
A heated hall, hot soup, board games and company through the colder months.
Youth Club (11–16s)
Fridays, 7:00–9:00pm
Pool, tuck shop, music and space to talk, run by DBS-checked volunteers.
Knit & Natter
Mondays, 2:00–4:00pm
Needles, wool and conversation. Blankets made here go to the local hospice.
Bereavement Companions
By arrangement
A trained listener to sit with you for as long as you need, of any faith or none.
Lend a hand
Volunteering opportunities
Nothing here happens without people giving an hour or two. Whatever you can offer — a listening ear, a bit of DIY, or a car with spare seats — there's a place for you.
Larder helper
2 hours a week
Sort donations, stock shelves and welcome people through the door.
Café host
One Friday a month
Serve soup and brews, and make sure nobody sits on their own.
Junior Church leader
One Sunday in four
Lead crafts and stories with our under-11s. Training and DBS provided.
Buildings & grounds
Flexible
Gardening, small repairs and keeping the old stonework looking loved.
Lift share driver
Occasional
Bring neighbours to Sunday worship or midweek groups from around the valley.
Musician
Monthly
Piano, guitar or voice — help lead the singing on a Sunday morning.
Giving
Support the work
Every pound given here stays in the valley — heating the hall, filling the larder and keeping the doors open for anyone who needs them. Registered charity, Gift Aid welcome.
Ways to giveFills a Community Larder bag for a family of four
Heats the hall for a full Warm Welcome Café day
Runs Little Lambs toddler group for a month
Visit us
Find us in the village
We're on the main road through Greenmount, with parking behind the hall and a bus stop right outside. If you'd like someone to meet you at the door on your first visit, just drop us a line — we'd be glad to.
Greenmount United Reformed Church, Greenmount, Rossendale, Lancashire
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