Church For A Different World Awards 2022
First published on: 20th June 2022We invite you to apply for an award to celebrate the progress you have made in using digital technologies to grow, nurture and serve your community.
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Foundations for Ministry Celebration
First published on: 8th June 2022At the end of May, over 70 friends, family and supporters gathered at the Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas, Eastlands to celebrate with the 14 participants who recently completed the Foundations for Ministry course.
Church of England national funding to increase 30 per cent
First published on: 11th May 2022The nine-year funding plan will support ministry among young people and disadvantaged communities and invest in carbon net zero targets
Five ways to take part in Thy Kingdom Come
First published on: 20th April 2022Thy Kingdom Come invites Christians to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. Here are some ideas for churches wishing to organise prayer events between Ascension Day and Pentecost.
Second cohort of Mission Community Leaders begin their induction
First published on: 31st March 2022The second cohort of Mission Community Leaders began their induction at Church House on 30 March. Eight more appointed leaders were joined by Bishop David Walker and Bishop Mark Ashcroft to reflect on their own calling to this role and explore the diocesan vision.
Ashes to Go on the streets of Didsbury
First published on: 3rd March 2022The team at St James and Emmanuel, took to the streets of Didsbury and to West Didsbury CE Primary School to offer 'Ashes to Go' to mark the beginning of Lent.
First mission community leaders appointed
First published on: 8th February 2022The next phase of the transformation programme is underway as 12 newly appointed mission community leaders met at Church House for their induction.
Young people's lives transformed by Mental Health First Aid
First published on: 3rd February 2022Mental Health training provided by the diocese has helped St James' secondary school support students and respond positively to the impact of the pandemic.
Anna chaplains for Bury
First published on: 1st February 2022Bishop Mark commissioned the first Anna chaplains in the diocese. They will work with local partners to support older people.
Disability and Vocations
First published on: 2nd December 2021Christians living with disability share very personal stories about how they have found a welcome in the Church of England and been encouraged to fulfil their Christian calling.
