Horwich Community Eco Festival is a Resounding Succes
First published on: 19th March 2025St Catherine's Church in Horwich recently hosted a successful Community Eco Festival, celebrating sustainability and the spirit of community.
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Peers Support Bishop David's Private Members' Bill
First published on: 14th March 2025The Bill aims to close the financial gap between those under 25 who have lived in care and those over 25.
Our Diocese Marks Ash Wednesday
First published on: 6th March 2025Yesterday, we observed Ash Wednesday across the diocese, making space for reflection, prayer, and repentance.
Archdeacons' Visitations 2025
First published on: 4th March 2025Visitation services are held each summer following the election of churchwardens at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The dates for this year's visitation services have been released.
Bishop David's Letter on the Future of Safeguarding Arrangements
First published on: 19th February 2025Following last week’s meeting of General Synod, where the future of safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England was debated, Bishop David has written a letter to clergy and lay leaders to share his thoughts on the decision-making process.
Bishop David Reflects on Holocaust Memorial Day
First published on: 14th February 2025During a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Bishop David spoke on the importance of reflecting on the past to ensure that atrocities such as the Holocaust never happen again.
Growing Younger Conference Inspires Children and Young People Ministry
First published on: 13th February 2025Bury and Rossendale Deanery recently welcomed over 70 attendees to the Growing Younger Conference, an inspiring morning themed around Joshua 1 Verse 9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Archbishop of York Preaches at Manchester Cathedral on Racial Justice Sunday
First published on: 9th February 2025Today, on the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday, the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell joined Dean Rogers Govender and members of the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit for a service at Manchester Cathedral.
Revitalisation funding boosts growth at Christ Church
First published on: 5th February 2025We recently spoke with Alison Hartley, Focal Leader at Christ Church Ainsworth, to hear about how the church has been using Growth Revitalisation Funding.
Schools and Churches collaborate on 'Love your Neighbour' project
First published on: 28th January 2025Revd Simon Cook, Area Dean of Bolton Deanery, and members of the Children Changing Places team have been working on an exciting new project with Canon Slade Church of England Secondary School.
