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Beyond: Year 6 Transition Programme

First published on: 30th May 2024

Transitioning from primary to secondary school can be a daunting experience for many children. To help them navigate this significant milestone, we are excited to announce the launch of ‘Beyond’, a resource to equip Year 6 pupils with the tools they need to embark on this next chapter with confidence.

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Revd Canon Nick Smeeton

First published on: 30th May 2024

​​​​​​​We share the news that the Revd Canon Nick Smeeton, Director of Vocations and Director of Strategy (Mission), has been appointed as Strategy Programme Director in the Diocese of Lichfield. 

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Services for the Ordination of Deacons and Priests

First published on: 29th May 2024

It will soon be time for this year’s ordination of Deacons and Priests, which will be taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June at Manchester Cathedral.

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Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walk 2024

First published on: 28th May 2024

Yesterday, Manchester City Centre welcomed back the Whit Walks, a tradition spanning 200 years and still going strong today.

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Saddleworth Whit Walk 2024

First published on: 28th May 2024

On Friday, Saddleworth’s long-running Whit Friday celebrations saw crowds come in their numbers to support churches parading their banners and to see brass bands from around the world performing.

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Local schoolchildren put on art exhibition at Bolton Wanderers Stadium

First published on: 24th May 2024

Over 300 portraits were created by the Spirit Blazers and their peers, and displayed on the Bolton Wanderers pitch on Thursday 23rd May.

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Foundations for Ministry celebrations

First published on: 22nd May 2024

Last Saturday at Bury Parish Church, 13 participants from around the diocese (plus friends and family) celebrated the completion of their Foundations for Ministry (FFM) course.

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Whit celebrations take place over Pentecost weekend

First published on: 22nd May 2024

On Sunday, churches across the diocese marked Pentecost with traditional Whit celebrations.

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Casual Vacancies in General Synod

First published on: 17th May 2024

The results of the votes for candidates to two casual vacancies in the House of Clergy of General Synod can now be announced.

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Suicide First Aid training courses

First published on: 16th May 2024

At the beginning of this year, the Education Department increased its support by introducing three new training courses to help learners understand that suicide is preventable and to equip people with basic skills to help someone who might be experiencing thoughts of suicide.

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