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Celebrating 150 years of St Margaret’s

First published on: 9th April 2025

St Margaret’s Church in Burnage is having a year of celebrations to mark 150 years since it was founded. The church has lined up an exciting calendar of events to bring the congregation and community together in joy, reflection, and gratitude for a century and a half of service.

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Announcement from Bishop David

First published on: 31st March 2025

The Rt Revd Prof. David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, shares an update on his health following a diagnosis of and subsequent treatment for prostate cancer.

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Finding Stillness in the City: A Day of Silence, Service, and Scripture

First published on: 27th March 2025

This week, clergy and lay readers from around the diocese took some time to meet together and take part in a ministerial development day titled, ‘The City is My Monastery: Contemplative Prayer and Action', led by the Revd Richard Carter. The day was structured around three aspects of faith – silence, service and scripture – which form part of the Rule of Life that Richard has established at St Martin-in-Fields, London.

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Synod Meets to Discuss Racial Justice, Parish Giving Scheme & Missional Leaders

First published on: 20th March 2025

On Saturday, 15th March, Diocesan Synod met at St John's House to discuss racial justice, parish share, the Parish Giving Scheme and Growing Missional Leaders.

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Horwich Community Eco Festival is a Resounding Success

First published on: 19th March 2025

St 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 2025

The Bill aims to close the financial gap between those under 25 who have lived in care and those over 25.

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Our Diocese Marks Ash Wednesday

First published on: 6th March 2025

Yesterday, we observed Ash Wednesday across the diocese, making space for reflection, prayer, and repentance.

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Archdeacons' Visitations 2025

First published on: 4th March 2025

Visitation 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.

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Bishop David's Letter on the Future of Safeguarding Arrangements

First published on: 19th February 2025

Following 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.

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Bishop David Reflects on Holocaust Memorial Day

First published on: 14th February 2025

During 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.

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