Visitation services are held each summer following the election of churchwardens at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The dates for this year's visitation services have been released.
Following last week’s meeting of General Synod, where the future of safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England was debated, Bishop David has written a letter to clergy and lay leaders to share his thoughts on the decision-making process.
During a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Bishop David spoke on the importance of reflecting on the past to ensure that atrocities such as the Holocaust never happen again.
Bury and Rossendale Deanery recently welcomed over 70 attendees to the Growing Younger Conference, an inspiring morning themed around Joshua 1 Verse 9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Today, on the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday, the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell joined Dean Rogers Govender and members of the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit for a service at Manchester Cathedral.
We recently spoke with Alison Hartley, Focal Leader at Christ Church Ainsworth, to hear about how the church has been using Growth Revitalisation Funding.
Revd Simon Cook, Area Dean of Bolton Deanery, and members of the Children Changing Places team have been working on an exciting new project with Canon Slade Church of England Secondary School.
Pupils from across our diocese have been reflecting on various aspects of the Holocaust, exploring themes of love, hope, and peace through art. Their work is currently on display in Manchester Cathedral's Jesus Chapel until Thursday, 30th January 2025. All are invited to visit, to view the art, and take a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.
The Archbishop of York will join Dean Govender and members of the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit at Manchester Cathedral on Racial Justice Sunday.
This week, Shakerley’s Mission Church celebrated its first birthday, marking the end of a brilliant first year during which the church has seen remarkable growth in its many initiatives.
