News

We’re excited to share some important updates on our Racial Justice Programme. This work is rooted in our calling to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8).

Today, as Bishop David celebrates 25 years of ministry as a bishop, he launches our diocesan strategy - a vision for our future shaped by months of prayer, consultation, and collaboration within our communities.

Discover how unconscious bias training is empowering participants to recognise its impact and take steps toward overcoming it.

Bishop David welcomes the removal of a policy that has been one of the biggest drivers of child poverty.

Our recent Early Years Conference was a joy-filled day, which sparked fresh ideas for engaging young children and their families in faith.

Our much-valued colleague, Ruth Gent, will be leaving her current post as Deanery Enabler for Manchester South and Stretford on 18 December 2025 after serving the diocese for nearly nine years.

Earlier this year, the Bible Society released The Quiet Revival report, which showed national growth in the number of young adults attending church and reading the Bible. Jamie Mackenzie, Anglican Chaplain to Manchester’s universities, is seeing this growth first-hand in the student communities he works with.

A vacancy recently arose in the House of Laity of General Synod, offering a unique opportunity to represent the concerns of our communities and the Diocese of Manchester at a national level.

On Saturday, St Cross Church in Clayton came alive with colour, music, and fellowship as over 150 people gathered for the Intercultural Kingdom Conference.