News Archive - The Church of England Diocese of Manchester

Harvest Appeal for Booth Centre

10 August 2009

The Booth Centre would appreciate donations to its Harvest Appeal as demand grows.

The funeral of the Venerable David Brierley

01 August 2009

The funeral of the Venerable David Brierley will take place at 11am on Tuesday 11th August in St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Anne Frank + You events revealed

05 August 2009

The full list of events during the Anne Frank Exhibition is published. Over 1000 children have booked to visit the exhibition between 4 and 29 September.

Parishes work to reduce flu

03 August 2009

Parishes across the Diocese have been carefully implementing the diocesan flu protocols.

Over 5000 churches say 'Come as you are'

06 August 2009

Organisers of Back to Church Sunday have been overwhelmed by the success of sign-ups this year.

Faithful cities in a time of economic crisis - September event

04 August 2009

This event will explore the impact of the crisis on the future of urban life, including re-visiting the work of the Churches’ report Faithful Cities (2006), and implications for urban mission and ministry. Excellent group of key speakers.

Manchester parish stars in church welcome DVD

27 July 2009

St Edmund Whalley Range is featured in a new book and DVD called 'Everybody Welcome'. The resources are designed for use by small groups or Parochial Church Councils as a way of focusing on making their church’s welcome extra special and encouraging those who try church out to come back again and again.