Read our stories of faith from everyday people. Find out how they found God, what their relationship with Him means to them and how it affects the way they live their lives.
Stories of faith
Looking forward to moving back to Salford
Marie Pattison will is to be ordained deacon on Sunday and will serve in the benefice of Walkden and Little Hulton.
Lost and Found
Bob's life has not been easy. Until his forties he had what he calls an elastic faith - just there when he thought he needed it - and he thought he had everything he needed. But his life changed on one October day.
Making a difference to people in debt
If you dont step outside of your own church you will have no idea where the need is. After notching up 20 years of banking experience, Wendy Steele decided to take redundancy and began work with the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
Ministry to the bereaved
Since my son's death from Covid-19 I have reflected a lot upon my ministry. I see it from both sides, as the bereaved and as the minister.
Planting a new church
I feel a strong sense of calling and I hope our work will lead to positive change, and that individual change will translate into something bigger that benefits the city.
Relying on God to open up doors
Dylan joined the Antioch Network as a Church Planter in the Rochdale Diverse Plant at the end of last year. He had been going to church since an early age and started attended Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) camps since around 5 years old.
Supporting others through grief
Barbara couldn't handle religious platitudes but knew instinctively that God was with her. She reflects that life can take unexpected turns that you would never imagine.
Training up leaders
Stephen is passionate about using his leadership skills to benefit the Church. He is a senior manager at the BBC in Salford and has just taken on the additional role of being a Reader in the Church of England.
We are part of the global church
Working with 10 year olds has definitely made me a better theologian!
