Racial Justice Sunday
First published on: 10th January 2024This year’s Racial Justice Sunday is taking place on 11th February 2024.
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Bereavement support in Rochdale mission community
First published on: 9th January 2024On 17th May 2023 a bereavement support group was set up at Rochdale Parish Church. It is called Friends Together Bereavement Support, to identify that this is not a professional service, but a safe space for people grieving to come and share with others.
Epiphany letter from Bishop David
First published on: 5th January 2024On the Feast of the Epiphany, Bishop David has written to clergy, lay leaders and readers.
2023: Year in Review
First published on: 4th January 20242023 was a great year for the Diocese of Manchester. Here, we are taking a look back at some of the fantastic things we achieved as a diocese.
Revd David Thomas
First published on: 29th December 2023It is with great sadness that we report that Revd David Thomas (Tom) died peacefully at home on 16th December. He was surrounded by love and prayer and is now at peace.
Bishop David's Christmas Message
First published on: 21st December 2023Bishop David shares a message of love, joy and hope to all this Christmas.
Manchester Cathedral awarded Bronze Eco Church Award
First published on: 14th December 2023Manchester Cathedral has been awarded a Bronze Eco Church award by the environmental charity, A Rocha.
Watch Our World Christmas craft ideas
First published on: 13th December 2023Watch Our World (WOW) brings together schoolchildren in Rochdale, to share ideas on how they can encourage local Christians to make positive changes for our environment.
Prayers of Love and Faith available for use from Sunday
First published on: 13th December 2023A selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples can be used in Church of England services for the first time from Sunday 17th December.
Churches and schools get creative this Advent
First published on: 7th December 2023In the lead-up to Christmas, it has been wonderful to see the many ways in which our churches, chaplaincies and schools are sharing the joy of Advent with their communities.
