Digital giving this Advent
First published on: 15th November 2023As we’re looking ahead to Advent and services get busier, now is a great time to consider how you can optimise digital giving in your church.
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Ordination of ‘Our Dave’ strengthens diocesan link
First published on: 13th November 2023On 5th November, we celebrated the ordination of four new priests and one deacon in our link diocese of Lahore in Pakistan. Among them was Revd Dave Mackie, who has been working with the church in Pakistan for the last eight years.
New youth service in Shaw, Crompton and Thornham launched
First published on: 9th November 2023In Oldham & Ashton Deanery, the Shaw, Crompton and Thornham Mission Community has started a new youth service where young people from its churches can come together and worship in a way that is accessible to them.
Permanent home secured for Fabric Church
First published on: 9th November 2023The permanent location for Fabric Church will be Ardwick Barracks, a large iconic building just one mile south-east of the city centre. Priority work is now underway to prepare an area of the premises for worship by January 2024.
Interfaith prayer vigil held at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 8th November 2023A silent interfaith prayer vigil was held at Manchester Cathedral to hold the people of Israel and Palestine in our hearts and before God.
Safeguarding Sunday: 19th November
First published on: 7th November 2023Safeguarding Sunday is taking place on Sunday 19th November 2023, and churches in the diocese are encouraged to use their regular Sunday service to explore together what safer places look like, and to thank all those working behind the scenes to make our churches safer for all.
Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale announced
First published on: 3rd November 2023We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Donna Williams as Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale.
Mission Community gathers for shared vision day
First published on: 31st October 2023Bolton North and East Mission Community brought members of its parishes together this weekend at St Andrew’s Church, Bromley Cross
Preparing for Advent with Follow the Star: Join the Song
First published on: 25th October 2023This year’s Christmas theme from the Church of England – Follow the Star: Join the Song – highlights how singing can help us draw closer to God and each other through the journey from Advent to Epiphany.
Art opens doors in Royton!
First published on: 20th October 2023St Anne’s Royton wanted to make the most of the incredible opportunity of hosting the Welsh artist, Jez Thomas’ touring Art Exhibition, The Human One and worked hard to encourage as many people to visit as possible.
