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.
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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.
Focal leaders: Alan Davey's story
First published on: 7th December 2023As focal leaders are now active in parts of the diocese, we have been finding out what the role entails. This week we spoke to Alan Davey, who has been attending St Paul’s in Rawtenstall for three decades.
Sacred Space youth consultation
First published on: 5th December 2023Over in Manchester North and East Deanery, Mission Community 3 have been co-creating a Sacred Space and worshipping community with young people in the area.
Foundations for Ministry group enjoys retreat day
First published on: 30th November 2023This year’s Foundations for Ministry participants enjoyed a wonderful retreat day this week at All Saints, Elton.
Rebuilding St Luke’s tower clock
First published on: 29th November 2023In spring 2022, just a few weeks before work began on repointing and waterproofing the church tower at St Luke’s, Heywood, the clock on the tower was damaged by strong winds.
