Archdeacons’ Visitation Services are currently taking place across our diocese – an annual event that offers an opportunity to give thanks for the faithful ministry of our churchwardens and church officers.
Last Friday, churches from across Saddleworth came together in a display of faith and community spirit for the annual Whit Friday Walk of Witness. The day’s celebrations culminated in the world-renowned Saddleworth and Oldham Whit Friday Band Contests, drawing crowds and competitors from near and far.
Yesterday, The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, and The Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle, responded to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
On Saturday, 7th June, Diocesan Synod met at St John's House to discuss the diocese’s strategy, vocations, safeguarding, and to adopt the annual report and accounts for 2024.
On Saturday, 7th June, Bishop David made his Presidential Address to Synod.
Revd Daniel Burton, Vicar of Oldham and Chaplain of Oldham Athletic Football Club, is honouring his commitment as Chaplain this weekend by postponing his holiday to support Oldham Athletic.
Under clear blue skies and the gentle warmth of early spring sunshine, Whalley Abbey provided a perfect setting for a day retreat. It was an ideal gathering place for a small group of Spiritual Companions and those discerning a call to this meaningful ministry.
The Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walk made a joyful return to the city centre yesterday, bringing together churches from across the area for a display of faith and community.
St John’s was chosen to be a flagship school library for the North West and was lucky enough to receive over £10,000 of library furniture and school books to make an inviting and inspirational reading space.
Last week, the National Association of Diocesan Advisors in Women’s Ministry (NADAWM) met for their annual conference. Our representative for Manchester Diocese is The Revd Jenni Beaumont who writes this report following the event.
