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Synod reaches compromise on women bishops

The Manchester Motion passed with an amended amendment to the motion.

Published: 09 February 2012

Archdeacon of Rochdale leads debate on Woman Bishops

The Archdeacon of Rochdale has introduced the debate on the issue of women bishops and the ‘Manchester Motion’. Here is her speech and up to 5.30 you can hear the debate live.

Published: 08 February 2012

Jubilee events and resources

Manchester Diocese will be celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with 12 acts of worship across the cities and boroughs of the diocese.

Published: 03 February 2012

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Published: 08 February 2012
Women bishops-manchester takes centre stage
Published: 26 January 2012
Church welcomes outlawing of cash for scrap
Published: 20 January 2012
More marriages and Fresh Expressions of church

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Manchester Diocese Events

Get Set

31 March 2012

This is the day to prepare every church for the 2012 Games. You’ll leave with new ideas, strategies, skills and resources....

Free Church Website Seminar

09 February 2012

Would you like to know how to improve your existing church website? Do...

14 February 2012
Funding Advice Session
21 February 2012
Experience Easter Taster Events
24 February 2012
27 Million
26 February 2012
Diamond Jubilee Bolton Celebration
27 February 2012
Experience Easter Taster Events

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The Diocese of Manchester is the Church of England in Greater Manchester - Manchester, Salford, Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Rossendale; parts of Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan; and an area of East and South Lancashire.