Synod meets to discuss finances, clergy stipends and lay roles
First published on: 21st March 2024Diocesan Synod met on 9th March to consider progress with focal leaders, recruitment to lay roles and the diocese’s financial performance in 2023.
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Manchester churches feature in Net Zero film
First published on: 21st March 2024Small changes can make a big difference! That's the running theme throughout the new video which highlights the Church of England's ambition to be net zero carbon by 2030.
Important notice: man targeting churches for money
First published on: 20th March 2024We have been made aware of the return of a man who visits churches asking clergy for money. The gentlemen in the photo below visited Manchester Cathedral just after 11am on Tuesday 19th March, shortly afterward moving onto St Ann's, Manchester. We have also received reports of him approaching churches on 20th March in the South Manchester area.
Energy footprint tool submissions open
First published on: 14th March 2024It's that time of year again - time to submit your Energy Footprint Tool (EFT)!
Borough Dean of Bury prays for an end to knife crime
First published on: 14th March 2024This week, as the Knife Angel stands in Bury, a violent attack took place on the streets of the town.
Song for the environment recorded by Rochdale schools
First published on: 12th March 2024Earlier this month St Peter's CE Primary School welcomed Kelly and her team from ‘Praise Along’ (link), who produced a collective worship song themed around our environment. Taking place as part of the Spring term WOW Church Synod Group meeting, ten children from St Peter’s were joined by children from St John’s Thornham CE Primary and Milnrow Parish CE Primary to sing a beautiful song called ‘Rich Diversity’.
A Church Near You: preparing for Easter
First published on: 7th March 2024Now is the perfect time to add your Lent and Easter services and events to your church and benefice sites on AChurchNearYou.com.
Readers celebrate training success
First published on: 6th March 2024Last month, a group of Readers went out for a meal to celebrate completing both their college Reader training and the diocesan Post-Licensing Reader Training programme.
Farewell service for the Archdeacon of Rochdale
First published on: 6th March 2024The Ven. David Sharples retires at the end of this month after more than forty years’ service as a priest in this diocese, most recently as Archdeacon of Rochdale and a residentiary canon of the Cathedral. His ministry has been appreciated by many, and there is an opportunity to say farewell at a service at the Cathedral on Monday, 22nd April at 5.30 pm.
New members admitted to the Order of William Temple
First published on: 6th March 2024Congratulations to Barbara Taylor and Geoffrey Tattersall KC, who were admitted to the Order of William Temple on Sunday 3rd March.
