Thy Kingdom Come invites Christians to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. Here are some ideas for churches wishing to organise prayer events between Ascension Day and Pentecost.
In a tradition going back centuries, local people were awarded Maundy money for their service to Church and community at a special service in Windsor.
The second cohort of Mission Community Leaders began their induction at Church House on 30 March. Eight more appointed leaders were joined by Bishop David Walker and Bishop Mark Ashcroft to reflect on their own calling to this role and explore the diocesan vision.
The meeting was well-attended with a wide-ranging agenda and lively discussion. The main focus was a session led by the Diocese's Living in Love and Faith Reference Group.
Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders call on MPs to support a Lords amendments to the Nationality and Borders Bill which would make it more effective in protecting people fleeing for their lives.
We are supporting the people of Ukraine through prayer and practical action. We will also support the refugee sponsorship programme.
The team at St James and Emmanuel, took to the streets of Didsbury and to West Didsbury CE Primary School to offer 'Ashes to Go' to mark the beginning of Lent.
The next phase of the transformation programme is underway as 12 newly appointed mission community leaders met at Church House for their induction.
Mental Health training provided by the diocese has helped St James' secondary school support students and respond positively to the impact of the pandemic.
Bishop Mark commissioned the first Anna chaplains in the diocese. They will work with local partners to support older people.
