Service to Celebrate Reader Ministry Held at Manchester Cathedral
11th July 2025
On Sunday afternoon, we gathered at Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the vital ministry of Readers across our diocese. In a joyful service led by Bishop Matthew Porter, six new Readers were admitted, and five were honoured with the title of Reader Emeritus.
Wimbledon and Covenantal Relationships
Revd Canon Grace Thomas shared this Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday breakfast show, reflecting on doubles matches at Wimbledon and covenantal relationships.
Celebrate our Reader Licensing Service at Manchester Cathedral
Join us at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday, 6th July 2025 for our Reader Licensing Service, taking place from 3pm to 4:30pm. This marks the licensing of new Readers — dedicated lay people who have completed their training and are now being formally commissioned for ministry by the Bishop.
