Borough Dean of Bury prays for an end to knife crime
First published on: 14th March 2024This week, as the Knife Angel stands in Bury, a violent attack took place on the streets of the town.
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Song for the environment recorded by Rochdale schools
First published on: 12th March 2024Earlier this month St Peter's CE Primary School welcomed Kelly and her team from ‘Praise Along’ (link), who produced a collective worship song themed around our environment. Taking place as part of the Spring term WOW Church Synod Group meeting, ten children from St Peter’s were joined by children from St John’s Thornham CE Primary and Milnrow Parish CE Primary to sing a beautiful song called ‘Rich Diversity’.
A Church Near You: preparing for Easter
First published on: 7th March 2024Now is the perfect time to add your Lent and Easter services and events to your church and benefice sites on AChurchNearYou.com.
Funding success for charity set up by local churches
First published on: 6th March 2024Founded in 2020, Taban is a charity which offers practical help to Farsi-speaking asylum seekers and refugees. It was born out of a need to assist a growing community of Iranian asylum seekers attending Holy Innocents, Fallowfield, the first of whom had been housed in a street next to the church.
Bishop David delivers petition to Downing Street
First published on: 6th March 2024shop David joined the Shared Health Foundation, a non-profit based in Oldham, in delivering a petition to Downing Street calling for cots to be provided for every child under two living in temporary accommodation.
Vacancies in the House of Clergy of General Synod
First published on: 5th March 2024Two casual vacancies have arisen in the House of Clergy of General Synod.
New vision for Lahore Diocese
First published on: 5th March 2024The Diocese of Manchester has had a link with the Diocese of Lahore, Church of Pakistan, for over 30 years. This link has flourished through visits to each diocese, together with an active linking of schools in both areas.
Bishop David speaks up for victims in the House of Lords
First published on: 27th February 2024Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday advocating for a duty of candour for public officials and bodies who are called to give evidence at public inquiries and major inquests.
Thanksgiving service for Canon Peter Reiss
First published on: 22nd February 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news that Canon Peter Reiss died peacefully at home earlier today, following a long illness.
A culture of welcome for Farsi-speaking community at St James and Emmanuel
First published on: 21st February 2024The Farsi community at St James and Emmanuel, Didsbury, has been growing for around ten years. What started with just a few Iranian church members now includes a large, thriving and diverse congregation.
