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Together, we’re building a vibrant future for our diocese through four key themes – Growing Younger, Church Planting & Revitalisation and Developing Missional Leaders, Parish Renewal.
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Reflecting on Black History Month 2025
As Black History Month comes to a close, we reflect on what has been a time of celebration, learning, and renewed commitment to racial justice.
Shades Black History Month Schools Tour
This Black History Month, the Shades Team has been serving our diocese with their annual Black History & Faith Tour.
Iain Hodcroft RIP
It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Iain Hodcroft, Deanery Secretary for the Salford and Leigh Deanery, earlier this month. Iain served the deanery
Lay Casual Vacancy for General Synod
A vacancy has arisen in the House of Laity of General Synod. There are six nominees from our diocese, and whoever is elected will serve on the General Synod for the remainder of the current term (2021–2026).
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