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SUMMARY:Fire Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event – a Zoom link will be provided \n\n\n\nAll churches need to complete a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment to comply with legislation. Heather Ford\, Church Support Manager with Ecclesiastical will lead this session and take you through the specialist resources they have to enable you to meet your fire risk management obligations.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/fire-risk-management/
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Service Celebrating Toddler Group Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Come together to celebrate all that God is doing through toddler groups and early years ministry in Manchester Diocese. \n\n\n\nDo you lead\, support\, volunteer with\, pray for\, or champion ministry with under-5s and their families? Then this is for you! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a joyful and encouraging Service of Thanksgiving\, led by The Rt Revd Mark Davies\, Bishop of Middleton\, as we come together to celebrate all that God is doing through toddler groups & early years ministry. This will also be a great way to start the National Month of Prayer for Toddler Groups. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 2nd JuneTime: 7-8pmVenue: Saint Philip’s\, Chapel Street.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988091459072 \n\n\n\n\n\nTaking the theme from John 10: 14–16\, Jesus the Good Shepherd\, this service will be a time to be refreshed\, inspired and reminded that the children and families we serve are lovingly known and held by Jesus. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome! \n\n\n\n\nToddler group leaders or volunteers\n\n\n\nAnyone involved in ministry with under-5s and their families\n\n\n\nChildren’s workers\n\n\n\nClergy and ministry teams\n\n\n\nSomeone who simply has a heart for early years ministry\n\n\n\n\nCome and be encouraged\, give thanks\, pray together and connect with others who share a passion for nurturing faith in the earliest years. \n\n\n\nRefreshments available from 6:30pm
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/thanksgiving-service-celebrating-toddler-group-leaders/
LOCATION:Saint Philips Chapel Street\, St Philip’s Place\, Manchester\, M3 6FR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T113000
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SUMMARY:Swanwick Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Manchester Diocese Swanwick Conference will be held from 15th-17th June 2026. \n\n\n\nThis is an invite-only event and will be taking place at the Hayes Centre in Swanwick. \n\n\n\nThe theme for this year’s conference is:“Breathe: Exploring the rhythm of prayer and mission in our leadership today.”
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/swanwick-conference/
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SUMMARY:Transforming Prayer Community Prayer Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Transforming Prayer Community Prayer Walk and Picnic will take place on Saturday\, 20th June at Blackleach Country Park\, Walkden\, in Salford and Leigh Deanery. \n\n\n\nFurther details will be released soon\, but please mark the date in your diaries for now. All are invited to join Bishop Mark and members of the Transforming Prayer Community for this family-friendly walk. It is a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith\, enjoy God’s creation\, and pray for the life and mission of our diocese.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/prayer-walk-june-26/
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Priests 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ordination of Priests is taking place at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday\, 27th June 2026\, at 2:30 pm.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/ordination-of-priests/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Deacons 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ordination of Deacons is taking place at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday\, 28th June 2026\, at 10:30am.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/ordination-of-deacons/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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SUMMARY:Ministry Exploration Group - 9th July
DESCRIPTION:Is God calling you? \n\n\n\nNot quite sure which way to go? \n\n\n\nWhy not join us for the Ministry Exploration Group? \n\n\n\nFormerly known as the Vocation Support Group\, the Ministry Exploration Group brings together people from across Manchester Diocese who are currently exploring vocation\, providing a space to share experiences and support one another.Meetings run from 7pm – 9pm\, and are informal and welcoming. Sometimes the group will focus on specific topics\, and at other times\, it will simply be a space to reflect\, ask questions\, and share where you are on your journey. Whether you are currently exploring or exercising some form of ministry\, or are just embarking on this journey of discovery and discernment\, all are welcome. \n\n\n\nIf you would like any further information or have any questions\, please do not hesitate to email Bishop’s Chaplain\, Revd Canon Anne Edwards at bishopschaplain@manchester.anglican.org \n\n\n\nDetails of upcoming meetings can be found here: \n\n\n\nDate Venue SpeakerThemeThur 9th July 2026St Michael’s\, Tonge-cum-Alkrington M24 1BTDr Mike Stuckey & Carole GallagherLay Ministry
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/ministry-exploration-group-6/
LOCATION:St Michael’s\, Tonge-cum-Alkrington\, Townley Street\, Middleton\, M24 1BT
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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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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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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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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
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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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