Thanksgiving service for Canon Peter Reiss
First published on: 22nd February 2024It is with great sadness that we share the news that Canon Peter Reiss died peacefully at home earlier today, following a long illness.
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First focal leaders commissioned in joyful service
First published on: 19th October 2023The first focal leaders in Manchester Diocese were commissioned last Sunday afternoon at St Mary’s Rawtenstall. They will carry out their roles in the mission communities of Radcliffe and Whitefield and Rossendale in the Bury and Rossendale Deanery.
A Reader through the decades
First published on: 18th October 2023One of the diocese’s longest-serving Readers, Frank has been leading services for no less than 54 years and estimates the number he has taken to be around 500.
Children lead the way in caring for Creation
First published on: 9th October 2023In Rochdale, schoolchildren are leading the way in encouraging local Christians to make changes that help the environment.
Authorised Lay Ministers celebrate at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 25th September 2023A service to authorise and give thanks for lay ministers in our parishes.
Summer fun at St Andrew's, Whitefield
First published on: 2nd August 2023Situated 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!
Companions for the Journey returns
First published on: 28th July 2023Following a five-year hiatus due to Covid, this year saw the return of the Companions for the Journey course.
South Manchester Mission Community prayer walk
First published on: 26th July 2023On Saturday 22nd July, church members from South Manchester’s Mission Community 2 joined together in a four-hour prayer walk between their ten parishes.
Julie Macauley Admitted and Commissioned as a Church Army Evangelist
First published on: 20th July 2023Julie Macauley from Radcliffe was Admitted and Commissioned as a Church Army Evangelist on Tuesday 18th July, in Sheffield Cathedral.
Ordination Stories 2023 - Joshua Gaskell
First published on: 30th June 2023Joshua Gaskell, a trombone enthusiast from Glyndyfrdwy, Denbighshire, in North Wales, has enjoyed a colourful and diverse employment history before entering ministry!
