We are pleased to introduce The Antioch Network's new Clergy Lead, Revd Greg Sharples. The Antioch Network is a partnership of small missional churches working together to plant, revitalise, and grow local congregations.
We are pleased to introduce The Antioch Network's new Clergy Lead, Revd Greg Sharples. The Antioch Network is a partnership of small missional churches working together to plant, revitalise, and grow local congregations.
In Autumn 2025, a Survey of Retired Clergy was carried out, and the findings were presented to the Bishop’s Leadership Team this month.
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.
Holy Innocents Fallowfield enjoyed a ‘Three Wonders’ Epiphany celebration – bringing together the Magi, the baptism of Christ and the wedding at Cana.
Bishop David recently joined the congregation at St John’s Failsworth to preach and bless their brand-new West End Community Space artwork. This was a celebration of St John’s ongoing journey to repair and renew its Grade II Listed building, an endeavour made possible thanks to the kindness of the local community.
Please join us in prayer for the people of Iran - for peace, for protection, for comfort for grieving families, and for hope to shine in the midst of great darkness.
In the weeks leading up to Racial Justice Sunday, we are sharing reflections from voices across our diocese, which highlight why this day matters.
Racial Justice Sunday is an opportunity for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination.
Watch the reflections from our Twelve Days of Christmas series!
As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, Bishop David has written the attached letter to clergy, readers, and lay leaders in the Diocese of Manchester.