Focal leaders: Revd Derek Allen's story
First published on: 23rd November 2023Revd Derek Allen has been serving in Rossendale for around thirty years.
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Remembering War - Making Peace: A school and church collaboration in Westleigh
First published on: 20th November 2023Sandra Morris, Man Dio Growing Faith Deanery Worker explains more about this special event.
'Give it a Go' lay development day
First published on: 15th November 2023On Saturday 11th November St Michael’s Bamford hosted the first Lay Development ‘Give it a Go’ day aimed at building confidence and encouraging the work of lay people involved in a variety of roles in church life.
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.
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.
