As Faith Leaders in Greater Manchester, we deplore the violence on our streets perpetrated since, and supposedly in response to, the stabbings in Southport last Monday.
Churches in Wythenshawe recently teamed up to provide free food to those in need as part of The Big Feed Week initiative.
Litter picking, wild worship, eco gardens and more.
Summer holidays can offer some much-needed rest and relaxation, but they can also feel like a tricky time for parents as many struggle to feed their families and think of affordable, fun activities for their children. Parishes around our diocese have stepped up with some wonderful ideas to support their local communities
Last Sunday, the sun shone for the Commissioning of Focal leaders in Salford and Leigh Deanery. Taking place at St Mary’s, Irlam, it marked the commissioning of the first focal leaders for the deanery and was also the first to take place during an outside service!
After the Diocesan Synod elections held earlier this year, the following clergy and laity have been elected to serve for the period 1 August 2021 – 31 July 2024.
The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Canon Karen Smeeton as the new Archdeacon of Rochdale. Karen takes on the role following the retirement of the Ven David Sharples earlier this year.
Congratulations to the six new Honorary Canons appointed to Manchester Cathedral in recognition of their faithful service to the diocese and wider Church. The diocese is delighted to announce the following appointments, who will act as a bridge between the diocese and Cathedral:
'Arty Annie’s' is a Creative Worship group based at St Anne’s School, Royton, which was set up as part of the Man Dio Growing Faith Programme.
St John’ House Bury, the central diocesan office, has been awarded an Eco Church Bronze Award for steps taken to help achieve net zero carbon.
