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SUMMARY:Worship Around the World Multicultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a joyful and uplifting evening of worship\, song and dance at our multicultural music celebration. \n\n\n\nWorship Around the World will take us on a journey across cultures through music and dance. Together\, we will celebrate the beautiful diversity of the Diocese of Manchester\, as different cultural heritages are showcased in worship. \n\n\n\nYou can look forward to: \n\n\n\n\nA multicultural gospel music group leading us in praise.\n\n\n\nMusical performances representing communities from Africa\, Persia (Farsi)\, South India\, Pakistan\, Cantonese\, and Europe.\n\n\n\nInspiring cultural dance presentations\, particularly from across the African diaspora.\n\n\n\n\nThis promises to be a Spirit-filled musical experience and expression of unity in Christ\, where many cultures come together in one voice of worship and praise. \n\n\n\nTimetable\n\n\n\n2:00pm – Arrival \n\n\n\n2:30pm – Main programme starts \n\n\n\n4:30pm – International light buffet \n\n\n\nGuests are also invited to remain for Manchester Cathedral Evensong at 5:30pm. \n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for free via Eventbrite \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease book early to secure your place\, as capacity at the cathedral is limited. \n\n\n\nWe would love for you to join us for this special celebration of faith\, culture\, and community. Please share the link for this invitation widely with your networks.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/worship-around-the-world-multicultural-celebration/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
CATEGORIES:Intercultural Mission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T150000
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SUMMARY:Reader Licensing Service 2026
DESCRIPTION:Licensing Service \n\n\n\nSunday 27 September 2026 \n\n\n\nManchester Cathedral \n\n\n\n3:00pm-4:30pm \n\n\n\nRehearsal \n\n\n\nThursday 24 September 2026 \n\n\n\nManchester Cathedral \n\n\n\n10:00am-11:30am \n\n\n\nRetreat \n\n\n\nFriday 25 September – Sunday 27 September \n\n\n\nVenue: Whalley Abbey \n\n\n\nPrayers\n\n\n\nPlease pray for those to be licensed on Sunday 27th September 2026 \n\n\n\n\nRonald (Ron) Berry*Breightmet\, New Life Church\n\n\n\nIain Blair*Rossendale\n\n\n\nYvonne CarsonSaddleworth\n\n\n\nVictoria (Vicky) Cole-KinseyRamsbottom and Edenfield\n\n\n\nOlatunde (Tunde) OlayideManchester\, The Good Shepherd and St Barnabas\n\n\n\nOmid SharifiHeatons (St Aphrahat the Persian Sage)\n\n\n\nSusan (Sue) StonestreetKirklees Valley\n\n\n\nJames WilsonDidsbury\, St James and Emmanuel\n\n\n\n\n* to be licensed as a new Reader and also as Reader Emeritus
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/reader-licensing-service-2026/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T235959
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ministerial Development Days
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our upcoming CMD Days: \n\n\n\nSunday 11th and Monday 12th Oct 2026 \n\n\n\nVenue: Manchester Cathedral \n\n\n\nEach year the Bishop of Manchester invites clergy and Readers to Diocesan CMD Days\, run over a Sunday and Monday and/or Archdeaconry Formation Days. \n\n\n\nFurther details to come.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/continuing-ministerial-development-days/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:What is the Parish Giving Scheme? - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Paul Bailey\, Diocesan Giving Advisor\, will lead this webinar\, providing an overview of the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) and the steps your PCC will need to complete before your church can join.  \n\n\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to ask questions about the application process and the benefits PGS can bring to your church. For churches currently using Gift Aid Lite\, the session will also explain how the two schemes can work alongside each other. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/what-is-the-parish-giving-scheme-webinar-2/
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi with Bishop Mark
DESCRIPTION:Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi with Bishop Mark \n\n\n\nSaturday 15 – Saturday 22 May 2027 \n\n\n\n£1795 per person\, single supplement £100 \n\n\n\nIncludes:  \n\n\n\n\nReturn flights on Jet2 inc. 22kg luggage\n\n\n\n7 nights accommodation half board (breakfast and dinner included) \n\n\n\nAirport transfers \n\n\n\nlocal transfers within Rome and Assisi where necessary \n\n\n\ncoach journey from Rome to Assisi\n\n\n\n\nOrganised by Revd Caroline Hewitt and Revd Daniel Burton. \n\n\n\nFor informal enquiries and to request a registration form please contact Revd Caroline Hewitt revd.caroline.hewitt@email.com
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/pilgrimage-to-rome-and-assisi-with-bishop-mark/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270626T143000
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Priests 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Ordination of Priests is taking place at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday\, 26th June 2027\, at 2:30 pm.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/ordination-of-priests-2027/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270627T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270627T143000
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UID:2253-1814092200-1814106600@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Ordination of Deacons 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Ordination of Deacons is taking place at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday\, 27th June 2027\, at 10:30 am.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/ordination-of-deacons-2027/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270724T150000
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UID:7383-1816441200-1816446600@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Service for Bishop David
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for a farewell service for Bishop David.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/retirement-service-for-bishop-david/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270919T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260620T054545
CREATED:20260617T114012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T114016Z
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SUMMARY:Reader Licensing Service 2027
DESCRIPTION:Licensing Service\n\n\n\nSunday 19 September 2027 \n\n\n\nManchester Cathedral \n\n\n\n3:00pm-4:30pm \n\n\n\nRehearsal\n\n\n\nWednesday 15 September 2027 \n\n\n\nManchester Cathedral \n\n\n\n3:00pm-4:00pm \n\n\n\nRetreat\n\n\n\nFriday 17 September – Sunday 19 September \n\n\n\nVenue: TBC
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/reader-licensing-service-2027/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20280601T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20280601T183000
DTSTAMP:20260620T054545
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UID:6343-1843482600-1843497000@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Ordination of Priests 2028
DESCRIPTION:The Ordination of Priests is taking place at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday\, 1st July 2028\, at 2:30pm.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/ordination-of-priests-2028/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20280702T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20280702T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T054545
CREATED:20260114T130502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T130832Z
UID:6340-1846146600-1846161000@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Ordination of Deacons 2028
DESCRIPTION:The Ordination of Deacons is taking place at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday\, 2nd July 2028\, at 10:30am.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/ordination-of-deacons-2028/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20281001T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20281001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260620T054545
CREATED:20260617T130705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T130706Z
UID:7754-1854025200-1854030600@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Reader Licensing Service 2028
DESCRIPTION:Licensing ServiceSunday 1 October 2028Manchester Cathedral3:00pm-4:30pm \n\n\n\nRehearsalFriday 29 September 2028Manchester Cathedral3:00pm-4:00pm \n\n\n\nRetreatFriday 29 September – Sunday 1 OctoberVenue: St Beuno’s
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/reader-licensing-service-2028/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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