Growing Younger

Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 21st March to discuss the impact of the recent grant awarded by national church, the work of the Racial Justice Team, the financial position of the Diocesan Board of Finance, and the Vacancy in See process.

Young people from churches across the Bolton West Mission Community came together for a fantastic weekend of teaching, friendship, and fun.

Around 200 people gathered at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 19th March to conclude an uplifting and hope‑filled day across our diocese.

As we continue to deliver our vision we are committed to ensuring that all of our governance structures support parishes, chaplaincies and schools in their ministry.

The Archbishop’s visit to Manchester on Thursday, 19th March has been shaped to reflect the diocese’s priorities of Parish Renewal, Growing Younger, Church Planting and Revitalisation, and Developing Missional Leaders.

Churches and schools celebrated Racial Justice Sunday in diverse and imaginative ways, each exploring what it means to love one’s neighbour and celebrate God’s inclusive love for all.

This spring, please join us for one of our deanery celebration events taking place across the Diocese of Manchester.

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded significant funding by the national church for an inspiring investment programme to resource mission and ministry across Manchester Diocese.

When St Paul’s Church closed in August, worshippers found a new home at St Paul’s CE Primary School thanks to Reader Susan Pilkington and Head of School Paul Morgan.