Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

Bishop of Manchester | Living in Love and Faith Letter

First published on: 19th January 2023

The Bishop of Manchester shares a letter following the announcement of the results of the bishops’ conversations that have been taking place as part of the Living in Love and Faith process.

All churches who applied for a digital giving device will receive one!

First published on: 11th January 2023

By Easter 2023, 120 churches across the Diocese of Manchester will be able to accept donations via a digital giving device and by online giving.

A warm space that welcomes the whole community

First published on: 10th January 2023

St Paul’s in Heaton Moor remains open for an extra 90 minutes providing residents with a warm, welcoming space, refreshments and companionship.

Epiphany letter from Bishop David

First published on: 5th January 2023

Bishop David's reflections on Epiphany 2023

St Werburgh's reopens for worship

First published on: 20th December 2022

St Werburgh’s in Chorlton opened its doors once again for a joyful carol service

Bishop David returns from sabbatical

First published on: 30th November 2022

As the Bishop of Manchester returns from his sabbatical, we asked him for a short reflection on what he has been up to!

Church destroyed by fire rises from the ashes

First published on: 21st November 2022

The Church of the Ascension in Lower Broughton has been spectacularly rebuilt following a devastating fire in 2017 that destroyed the roof and much of the interior.

Keeping warm this winter

First published on: 1st November 2022

Warm Welcome is working to equip and support thousands of free, warm, and welcoming spaces in communities across the UK to make sure that nobody is left to suffer on their own this winter.

Church for a Different World Digital Awards

First published on: 20th October 2022

We've been celebrating our Church for a Different World digital awards in recognition of churches that are reaching out to their communities in new and innovative ways.

A spiritual reflection on Scafell Pike

First published on: 18th October 2022

Revd Grace Thomas and Radzi Chinyanganya embark on a pilgrimage up Scafell Pike, paying attention to the environment and reflecting on religious broadcasting at the BBC over the past 100 years.