Manchester Churches Take Part in Pride Parade
First published on: 27th August 2024Members of the Village Church and Open Table Network took part in the Pride Parade this weekend, followed by a Pride Eucharist at Manchester Cathedral.
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Songs of Praise lift spirits in the Heatons
First published on: 13th August 2024St John’s and St Paul’s in The Heaton’s kicked off their ‘Songs of Praise’ summer event this Sunday (4th August) with a very special family service at St Paul’s. Both parishes came together to produce a joint service full to the brim with some of the congregations favourite hymns
New Chair of the DBF will be Canon John Walsh
First published on: 7th August 2024The Bishop of Manchester, the Right Reverend Professor David Walker, is delighted to announce that following an open recruitment process, Canon Dr John Walsh has been nominated by the Bishop as the new Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance.
GM Faith Leaders call for reflection, remembrance, recovery, rebuilding
First published on: 7th August 2024As Faith Leaders in Greater Manchester, we deplore the violence on our streets perpetrated since, and supposedly in response to, the stabbings in Southport last Monday.
Wythenshawe churches team up for The Big Feed
First published on: 6th August 2024Churches in Wythenshawe recently teamed up to provide free food to those in need as part of The Big Feed Week initiative.
Mission Communities work together on Eco Activities
First published on: 1st August 2024Litter picking, wild worship, eco gardens and more.
Churches Open Their Doors for Summer Activities
First published on: 31st July 2024Summer holidays can offer some much-needed rest and relaxation, but they can also feel like a tricky time for parents as many struggle to feed their families and think of affordable, fun activities for their children. Parishes around our diocese have stepped up with some wonderful ideas to support their local communities
Focal Leaders commissioned in Salford and Leigh Deanery
First published on: 30th July 2024Last Sunday, the sun shone for the Commissioning of Focal leaders in Salford and Leigh Deanery. Taking place at St Mary’s, Irlam, it marked the commissioning of the first focal leaders for the deanery and was also the first to take place during an outside service!
New Diocesan Synod members announced
First published on: 29th July 2024After the Diocesan Synod elections held earlier this year, the following clergy and laity have been elected to serve for the period 1 August 2021 – 31 July 2024.
New Archdeacon of Rochdale will be the Revd Canon Karen Smeeton
First published on: 28th July 2024The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Canon Karen Smeeton as the new Archdeacon of Rochdale. Karen takes on the role following the retirement of the Ven David Sharples earlier this year.
