Bishop Matthew welcomed at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 26th June 2023On Sunday 25th June, Bishop Matthew was welcomed to the diocese during a special Evensong service at Manchester Cathedral.
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On Sunday 25th June, Bishop Matthew was welcomed to the diocese during a special Evensong service at Manchester Cathedral.
Thirty-five young people attended from the four youth groups in the Mission Community (Horwich and Rivington, Westhoughton, Deane and Lostock and Over Hulton).
The Foundations for Ministry course drew to a close with a fabulous celebration service at the Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas, Eastland’s.
Walmsley C.E. School and Christ Church Walmsley featured in the ITV national broadcast ahead of the Coronation services.
Graham Lord, Captain of the Bells and his team of bellringers at St Paul’s, Ramsbottom will Ring for the King from 10am to 10.30am on Saturday morning.
On Thursday 27th April, Street Pastors from Saddleworth, Preston and Stalybridge were commissioned at a special service at Uppermill Methodist Church.
Congratulations to Keith Lofthouse, Janice and David Butterworth!
Following a spate of thefts of silverware from vestries and lead from roofs, churches are asked to take additional precautions.
We were delighted to see that Bishop Mark Ashcroft is enjoying his retirement gift from the diocese.
The Whit Walk is on Bank Holiday Monday 29th May - registration forms must be completed by Friday 21st April.