Latest News - Diocese of Manchester

UKME Vocation Champion Appointment

First published on: 12th May 2022

Ben 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.

Church of England national funding to increase 30 per cent

First published on: 11th May 2022

The nine-year funding plan will support ministry among young people and disadvantaged communities and invest in carbon net zero targets

Five ways to take part in Thy Kingdom Come

First published on: 20th April 2022

Thy Kingdom Come invites Christians to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. Here are some ideas for churches wishing to organise prayer events between Ascension Day and Pentecost.

Honoured by the Queen on Maundy Thursday

First published on: 19th April 2022

In 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 2022

Greater 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 2022

We 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 2022

Mental Health training provided by the diocese has helped St James' secondary school support students and respond positively to the impact of the pandemic.

Disability and Vocations

First published on: 2nd December 2021

Christians living with disability share very personal stories about how they have found a welcome in the Church of England and been encouraged to fulfil their Christian calling.

Family on a mission - Antioch Network in Bolton

First published on: 21st October 2021

We recently visited Top Oth' Brow Church, which is a part of the Breightmet community in East Bolton, where Revd Ben Woodfield and his wife Amy gather in their home every week and host a service for local community members.

New church opens in Rochdale town centre

First published on: 24th June 2021

A new church that aims to attract young people was opened last night in Rochdale town centre and Janie Cronin licensed as minister.