‘Beating the Bounds’ is an ancient tradition where parishes walk around their boundaries, praying for and asking God to bless the people and work. We seek to echo this in two ‘pilgrim’ walks, linking all the parishes of the Mission Community.
Churches in Mission Community 5, Manchester South & Stretford Deanery, recently participated in an ecumenical ‘The Big Feed’ initiative.
Ruth Gent, Man Dio Growing Faith Enabler has also been out and about across Manchester South and Stretford Deanery, visiting schools, churches and meeting parents.
Eco Stepping Stones is a resource that can add momentum to a movement for change. So, what are some key ways in which it is useful?
Last week, Bishop David invited clergy and ordinands from across the diocese to a number of garden parties hosted at Bishopscourt.
There’s something special happening in North Manchester; congregations are growing as new communities have been moving into the area.
Situated in Hillock, Whitefield, St Andrew’s is one of many churches that are actively involved in their community. This is especially important during the summer holidays – even more so when the weather isn’t good!
Following a five-year hiatus due to Covid, this year saw the return of the Companions for the Journey course.
A total of 110 devices are in use in our diocese, which is 10% of the national total delivered across 19 dioceses so far.
ALMs are key lay leaders in local churches specialising in various areas of ministry.
