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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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SUMMARY:Webinar - How to Effectively Use the Open4Community Grant Search Portal
DESCRIPTION:How to register and effectively use the free-to-use Open4Community grant search portal – Thursday 11th June\, 7pm to 8:30pm online via Teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\nManchester Diocese pays an annual subscription that enables all of our churches\, church hall users\, and church schools to access the Open4Community grant search website free of charge. Training on how to register and use the site is provided every few months by Paul Bailey\, Diocesan Giving Officer\, and Matt Godfrey\, our Account Manager from Idox\, for Manchester\, Chester\, Leeds\, and Blackburn dioceses. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explain how to register to use Open4Community; search for potential funders and find out more about them; utilise the other tools provided; and set up regular email updates on possible funding sources. Attendees will also have the opportunity to arrange a one-to-one consultation with Matt Godfrey from Idox after this initial webinar.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/effectively-use-open4community/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T193000
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SUMMARY:Cut Your Carbon with Simple Changes Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Environmental Working Group on Thursday\, 11th June at 7.30 – 8.30 pm for an engaging and practical talk on how you can take meaningful action to reduce your individual carbon footprint and help tackle climate change. This session will explore simple yet powerful lifestyle changes across transport\, home energy\, diet\, and everyday consumption -from driving less\, flying smarter\, and switching to electric vehicles\, to improving home efficiency with renewable energy\, insulation\, and energy-saving habits.You will also discover how shifting toward a plant-based diet\, reducing food waste\, buying local\, and embracing the “reduce\, reuse\, recycle” mindset can make a significant difference. With achievable actions that can cut personal emissions by up to 40–70% by 2050\, plus tips on supporting climate-positive policies and making informed consumer choices\, this talk will leave you inspired\, informed\, and ready to make a real impact – because small changes really do add up to big results. \n\n\n\nTry out the WWF carbon footprint calculator to see what it says about your carbon footprint. It can be found here: https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/questionnaire \n\n\n\n\nBook Your Place
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/cut-your-carbon-with-simple-changes-webinar/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T190000
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SUMMARY:Farewell Service for Ven Dr Rachel Mann
DESCRIPTION:As Rachel prepares to retire from her role as Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton\, all are invited to a special service of Evensong on 5th July 2026 at 5.30pm at Manchester Cathedral. \n\n\n\nWe hold Rachel in our prayers and look forward to gathering together to celebrate her ministry in our diocese and bid her a fond farewell.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/farewell-service-for-ven-dr-rachel-mann/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T000000
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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: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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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270724T163000
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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:20280601T143000
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20280702T143000
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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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