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Safeguarding Sunday: Let's Talk About It

First published on: 6th November 2024

This November 17, we're inviting all churches in the diocese to come together and mark Safeguarding Sunday. It’s a special opportunity for us as a community to pause, reflect, and have a conversation about creating safer spaces for everyone in our churches.

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Diocesan Synod Gathers for the First Meeting of the New Triennium

First published on: 24th October 2024

Last Saturday's Diocesan Synod marked the first meeting of the new triennium, welcoming new members alongside those who have served for many years.

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Thank You Canon Phillip Blinkhorn: Reflections on His Time as Chair of the DBF

First published on: 24th October 2024

Last week marked the conclusion of Canon Phillip Blinkhorn's tenure as Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance. Phillip has dedicated nearly five decades to serving the diocese, first joining Diocesan Synod in 1976 before becoming Chair of the DBF in 2012. At Synod, Bishop David presented Phillip with a gift as a token of the diocese’s appreciation.

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Clergy and Readers Gather for Study Days

First published on: 17th October 2024

On Sunday and Monday, over 300 members of clergy and readers gathered at Holy Family Failsworth and Manchester Cathedral On Sunday and Monday, over 300 members of clergy and readers gathered at Holy Family Failsworth and Manchester Cathedral for a day to study the Gospel of St Luke.

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Authorised Lay Minsters Celebrated at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 30th September 2024

Last weekend, over 90 Authorised Lay Ministers were authorised and commissioned at Manchester Cathedral. This included 40 new ALMs who have just finished their training and 50 ALMs who were being re-authorised for ministry in their parish. Between them they represented ten areas of ministry and many there we also marking ten years of service!

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New Director of Mission and Ministry will be The Revd Phil Cansdale

First published on: 27th September 2024

​​​​​​​The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of The Revd Phil Cansdale as Manchester Diocese’s new Director of Mission and Ministry.

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A Special Evensong at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 16th September 2024

Last night, Manchester Cathedral hosted a very special Evensong during which the Venerable Karen Smeeton was installed as Archdeacon of Rochdale, five new Honorary Canons and one new Lay Canon were installed, and the Revd Canon Anne Edwards was welcomed as Bishop David's Senior Chaplain.

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New Director of Vocations will be the Revd Canon Rachel Watts

First published on: 29th August 2024

The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of The Revd Canon Rachel Watts as Director of Vocations following in the successful footsteps of The Revd Canon Nick Smeeton.  ​​​​​​​

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Manchester Churches Take Part in Pride Parade

First published on: 27th August 2024

Members of the Village Church and Open Table Network took part in the Pride Parade this weekend, followed by a Pride Eucharist at Manchester Cathedral.

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New Archdeacon of Rochdale will be the Revd Canon Karen Smeeton

First published on: 28th July 2024

The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Prof David Walker is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Canon Karen Smeeton as the new Archdeacon of Rochdale. Karen takes on the role following the retirement of the Ven David Sharples earlier this year.

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