Church For A Different World Awards 2022
First published on: 20th June 2022We invite you to apply for an award to celebrate the progress you have made in using digital technologies to grow, nurture and serve your community.
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Report of Diocesan Synod - June 2022
First published on: 16th June 2022The Diocesan Synod meeting got off to a lively start with Wiggle Worship. There were updates on diocesan finances, SDF-funded projects, the Transformation Programme, and plans for the relocation of the diocesan office to St John's House in Bury.
Foundations for Ministry Celebration
First published on: 8th June 2022At the end of May, over 70 friends, family and supporters gathered at the Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas, Eastlands to celebrate with the 14 participants who recently completed the Foundations for Ministry course.
UKME Vocation Champion Appointment
First published on: 12th May 2022Ben Brady has been appointed UKME Vocations Champion. His role is to encourage and enable anyone from a UKME background to hear and respond to God's call on their life - whatever that might be.
Honoured by the Queen on Maundy Thursday
First published on: 19th April 2022In a tradition going back centuries, local people were awarded Maundy money for their service to Church and community at a special service in Windsor.
An Open Letter to Greater Manchester MPs on the Nationality and Borders Bill
First published on: 22nd March 2022Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders call on MPs to support a Lords amendments to the Nationality and Borders Bill which would make it more effective in protecting people fleeing for their lives.
Support for Ukraine
First published on: 15th March 2022We are supporting the people of Ukraine through prayer and practical action. We will also support the refugee sponsorship programme.
Young people's lives transformed by Mental Health First Aid
First published on: 3rd February 2022Mental Health training provided by the diocese has helped St James' secondary school support students and respond positively to the impact of the pandemic.
New church opens in Rochdale town centre
First published on: 24th June 2021A new church that aims to attract young people was opened last night in Rochdale town centre and Janie Cronin licensed as minister.
Diocesan Synod declares a climate emergency and commits to zero carbon by 2030
First published on: 15th April 2021The Diocese of Manchester passed a motion at its March Synod declaring a climate emergency and calling for all churches to work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
