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.
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.
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.
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.
Diocesan Synod met at St John's House, Bury on Saturday. In his opening address, Bishop David advocated for a purpose-driven, inclusive, and pragmatic approach to making the Lord known and loved across every part of our diocese.
St Catherine's Church in Horwich recently hosted a successful Community Eco Festival, celebrating sustainability and the spirit of community.
The Bill aims to close the financial gap between those under 25 who have lived in care and those over 25.
The Ven. Dr Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton, has shared the following message ahead of an upcoming leave of absence, beginning Friday 21st March, for at least three months. We hold Rachel in our thoughts and prayers and wish her the best as she takes this time away to focus on her health.
Yesterday, we observed Ash Wednesday across the diocese, making space for reflection, prayer, and repentance.
On the evening of Shrove Tuesday, Manchester Cathedral hosted a moving service of reflection for those involved in safeguarding. Led by Bishop Mark Davies, the service honoured and thanked those dedicated to making our churches safer places.
