Greater Manchester Faith Leaders back Bishop's call to pray for Israel and Gaza
First published on: 9th October 2023The Rt Revd Prof. David Walker, Bishop of Manchester made this statement today:
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The Rt Revd Prof. David Walker, Bishop of Manchester made this statement today:
In Rochdale, schoolchildren are leading the way in encouraging local Christians to make changes that help the environment.
A service to authorise and give thanks for lay ministers in our parishes.
The newest church in Manchester Diocese – Fabric Church - held its first service on Sunday 17th September.
This special week enables us to thank God for his generosity to us and to also use it in other ways to have the opportunity to think about how we might respond to that generosity.
‘Beating the Bounds’ is an ancient tradition where parishes walk around their boundaries, praying for and asking God to bless the people and work. We seek to echo this in two ‘pilgrim’ walks, linking all the parishes of the Mission Community.
Ruth Gent, Man Dio Growing Faith Enabler has also been out and about across Manchester South and Stretford Deanery, visiting schools, churches and meeting parents.
There’s something special happening in North Manchester; congregations are growing as new communities have been moving into the area.
Situated in Hillock, Whitefield, St Andrew’s is one of many churches that are actively involved in their community. This is especially important during the summer holidays – even more so when the weather isn’t good!
On Saturday 22nd July, church members from South Manchester’s Mission Community 2 joined together in a four-hour prayer walk between their ten parishes.