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SUMMARY:Flag Identity and Bridging Communities at Manchester Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week begins on Monday\, 2nd February 2026. To mark this important week\, Manchester Cathedral’s Challenging Hate Forum (CHF) is hosting a three-part event as part of the “Flag Identity and Bridging Communities” project. The project aims to address the recent flag protests that have been prominent across Greater Manchester and the rest of the country.The event is split into three sessions\, and the schedule is as follows:Session One – Monday\, 2nd February\, 10.00am – 1.00pmCathy Hirst (Cathedral Research and Editorial Officer) will give an introduction to the St George Flag\, followed by a group discussion around the theme of “What it means to be English and what it means to be British“. Councillor Eve Parker will also deliver a keynote talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Two – Thursday\, 5th February\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nEnjoy lunch with the Talk English Café Group and take part in a poetry workshop led by Tom Branfoot\, Manchester Cathedral’s Writer-in-Residence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Three – Monday 23rd February\, 1:30pm – 4:30pm \n\n\n\nThis session will include a discussion around “Identity and Flags – Addressing Exclusion and Racism”\, a keynote talk from Diane Gray-Stephenson (Racial Justice Programme Lead) and a Q&A. Stretford High School Choir will also perform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to attend\, and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/flag-identity-and-bridging-communities-at-manchester-cathedral/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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SUMMARY:Translating God – Two Evenings with Chris Curtis from Youthscape
DESCRIPTION:As part of our commitment to helping churches connect with young people\, we’re excited to invite you to Translating God – an evening with Chris Curtis exploring how the world has changed for young people over the last decade and what that means for how they view Christian faith. \n\n\n\nChris will share research insights and practical ideas to help young people engage with the Bible and Christian faith in fresh and relevant ways. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nMonday\, 2nd February | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSt John’s\, Mosley Common\, M28 1ANBooking Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980626457050?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\n\nTuesday\, 3rd February | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMOldham Parish Church\, OL1 3UHBooking Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980626881319?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to attend whichever date works best for you – or join us for both! \n\n\n\nPlease encourage all those who help with youth and children’s work in your church to come along. \n\n\n\nGain practical insights into youth culture & faith and learn strategies for engaging young people with Scripture.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/translating-god-two-evenings-with-chris-curtis-from-youthscape/
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SUMMARY:Vocations Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our Vocations Day\, where you will get the opportunity to meet the Vocations Team\, speak with lay and ordained ministers\, and take part in interactive workshops to help you explore your vocation\, calling and gifts.Book your place: Eventbrite – Vocations Day 2026.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/vocations-day-2026/
LOCATION:St Brides\, Old Trafford\, St Brides Way\, Manchester\, M16 9NW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Young Adults' Prayer Community Evening
DESCRIPTION:Young Adults’ Prayer Community: \n\n\n\nJoin us for our first Young Adults’ Prayer Community evening at Manchester Cathedral organised by the Transforming Prayer Community. Refreshments will be served from 7pm\, followed by a time of worship\, a short reflection and prayer stations. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/young-adults-prayer-community-evening/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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SUMMARY:Effectively Using the Open4Community Grants Portal
DESCRIPTION:How to register and effectively use the free Open4Community grant search portal – Thursday 12th February at 7 p.m. via Teams. Please register here. \n\n\n\nManchester diocese pays an annual subscription that enables all of its 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 three or four months by Paul Bailey\, Diocesan Giving Officer\, and Matt Godfrey\, our Account Manager from Idox\, for Manchester\, Chester\, Leeds\, and Blackburn dioceses. Once you have attended the training\, Matt offers a free half-hour online consultation meeting to ensure that you have registered correctly and you are receiving the results you need to identify funders for your next mission and ministry project. Details on the next training date and further information about the Open4Community service are provided in this attachment.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/effectively-using-the-open4community-grants-portal/
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SUMMARY:Service of Reflection for Those Involved in Safeguarding
DESCRIPTION:Safeguarding is a responsibility we all share\, and this February we invite everyone to join us for a special Service of Reflection for those involved in Safeguarding. The service will take place at Manchester Cathedral on Monday\, 16 February 2026 at 7pm. \n\n\n\nThis annual service provides an opportunity to pause\, reflect\, and pray for all who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of others. It is also a time to remember victims and survivors of abuse\, acknowledging the pain and challenges they face. We understand that for some\, attending in person may be difficult. Please be assured that you will be held in our prayers throughout the service. \n\n\n\nTo make participation accessible\, we are exploring the option of live streaming the service\, as we did last year\, so that those who prefer to join from the security of their own homes can do so. Confirmation of this will follow shortly. \n\n\n\nWe especially encourage Parish Safeguarding Officers and members of Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) to attend\, as your presence and support are invaluable. \n\n\n\nLooking ahead\, we have already scheduled future services with the Cathedral for the next three years: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, 8 February 2027\n\n\n\nMonday\, 28 February 2028\n\n\n\n\nThese dates have been chosen to fall on the Monday before Ash Wednesday\, offering a meaningful time of reflection without conflicting with Shrove Tuesday activities. \n\n\n\nPlease mark these dates in your diaries and join us in prayer and solidarity as we continue to uphold the vital work of safeguarding.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/service-of-reflection-for-those-involved-in-safeguarding/
LOCATION:Manchester Cathedral\, Victoria Street\, Manchester\, M3 1SX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Canon Anne Edwards (Bishop%E2%80%99s Chaplain)":MAILTO:bishopschaplain@manchester.anglican.org
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Successful Application for External Funding
DESCRIPTION:How to write a successful application for external funding – Thursday 19th February at 7 p.m. via Teams\, please register here.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, training on ‘How to write a successful application for external funding’ is also provided every three or four months across Manchester\, Chester\, Leeds\, and Blackburn dioceses. This is hosted by Paul Bailey\, Diocesan Giving Officer\, Revd Paul Monk\, Vicar of Ashton-under-Lyne\, and Heather Ford\, Church Support Manager at Ecclesiastical. Details about the next training date are provided in this attachment.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/how-to-write-a-successful-application-for-external-funding/
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SUMMARY:Fabric School of Theology – Winter Weekender
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fabric Church\, M12 6HDCost: £30Open to: Anyone!Come along to Fabric Church for a weekend designed to help Christians go deeper in their faith and engage thoughtfully with the world around them.This accessible\, inspiring event brings together high-quality teaching from a range of brilliant theologians\, all packed into one enriching experience. The sessions will explore “What does it look like to have a theological approach to our constantly changing world?”Fabric Church is delighted to welcome back Belle Tindall\, whose teaching at the summer School of Theology was a real highlight. Alongside Belle\, other speakers will tackle topics such as understanding God’s Kingdom today and how Christians might respond to emerging issues like AI and human ambition.Whether you’ve studied theology before or are simply curious to learn more\, this weekend is designed to be approachable\, inspiring\, and deeply enriching. \n\n\n\nBooking: https://fabricchurch.churchsuite.com/events/ain4xrzx
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/fabric-school-of-theology-winter-weekender/
LOCATION:Fabric Church\, 1 Ardwick Green North\, Manchester\, M12 6HD
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