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SUMMARY:Sing my Soul - Evensong at St Paul's\, Withington (10th June)
DESCRIPTION:Music that stirs the soul… offering choral singing to everyone in the Diocese of Manchester  \n\n\n\nSing my Soul is an innovative approach to church growth that aims to reach people through the power of music. The Diocese of Manchester and St Martin-in-the-Fields\, London\, have partnered to bring beautifully inspiring music to local churches. \n\n\n\nOur talented Sing my Soul Choral Scholars are singing Evensong each Wednesday at St Paul’s Church\, Withington.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome to come along and experience this beautiful music. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nEvensong at St Paul’s\, WithingtonWednesdays at 8pm13th\, 20th\, 27th May\, 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th June\n\n\n\nDreamSpace at Sacred Trinity\, SalfordSundays at 7pm10th May\, 14th June\n\n\n\nMass for Ascension Day at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 14th May at 6pm\n\n\n\nHoly Hour at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 4th June at 6pm\n\n\n\nCoffee Concert at Oldham Parish ChurchSaturday 13th June at 12pm
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/evensong-st-pauls-10th-june/
LOCATION:St Paul’s\, Withington\, 491 Wilmslow Road\, Manchester\, M20 4AW
CATEGORIES:Sing my Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260513T133143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T133151Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260512T142404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T124446Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260603T150127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152241Z
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SUMMARY:Leading your Church into Growth: Youth
DESCRIPTION:Lead your church into growth this summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrdained and lay leaders are invited to take part in a new course designed to strengthen and grow youth ministry. \n\n\n\nLeading Your Church into Growth: Youth\, delivered by LYCiG\, will be held at Brunswick Parish Church in Manchester across two Saturdays: 13th June and 11th July\, from 10am to 4pm. \n\n\n\nThis practical course offers tools and guidance to help churches develop a clear\, strategic approach to youth ministry. It’s not just for those working directly with young people; the training encourages whole church teams to prioritise and support youth work together. \n\n\n\nWhether your church already has an established youth programme or is just getting started\, the course is designed to build confidence\, share ideas\, and support long-term growth. Churches of all sizes and structures are welcome\, including those representing multiple parishes or without a dedicated clergy member. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring team members along to make the most of the collaborative approach. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to book your place\, visit: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/leading-your-church-into-growth-youth
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/leading-your-church-into-growth-youth/
LOCATION:Brunswick Parish Church\, Brunswick Street\, Manchester\, M13 9SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260519T154028Z
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SUMMARY:Sing my Soul - Coffee Concert at Oldham Parish Church (13th June)
DESCRIPTION:Music that stirs the soul… offering choral singing to everyone in the Diocese of Manchester  \n\n\n\nSing my Soul is an innovative approach to church growth that aims to reach people through the power of music. The Diocese of Manchester and St Martin-in-the-Fields\, London\, have partnered to bring beautifully inspiring music to local churches. \n\n\n\nOur talented Sing my Soul Choral Scholars are singing Evensong each Wednesday at St Paul’s Church\, Withington.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome to come along and experience this beautiful music. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nEvensong at St Paul’s\, WithingtonWednesdays at 8pm13th\, 20th\, 27th May\, 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th June\n\n\n\nDreamSpace at Sacred Trinity\, SalfordSundays at 7pm10th May\, 14th June\n\n\n\nMass for Ascension Day at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 14th May at 6pm\n\n\n\nHoly Hour at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 4th June at 6pm\n\n\n\nCoffee Concert at Oldham Parish ChurchSaturday 13th June at 12pm
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/coffee-concert-oldham-parish-church-13th-june/
LOCATION:Oldham Parish Church\, Rock Street\, Oldham\, OL1 3AT
CATEGORIES:Sing my Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260519T152104Z
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SUMMARY:Sing my Soul - DreamSpace at Sacred Trinity\, Salford (14th June)
DESCRIPTION:Music that stirs the soul… offering choral singing to everyone in the Diocese of Manchester  \n\n\n\nSing my Soul is an innovative approach to church growth that aims to reach people through the power of music. The Diocese of Manchester and St Martin-in-the-Fields\, London\, have partnered to bring beautifully inspiring music to local churches. \n\n\n\nOur talented Sing my Soul Choral Scholars are singing Evensong each Wednesday at St Paul’s Church\, Withington.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome to come along and experience this beautiful music. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nEvensong at St Paul’s\, WithingtonWednesdays at 8pm13th\, 20th\, 27th May\, 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th June\n\n\n\nDreamSpace at Sacred Trinity\, SalfordSundays at 7pm10th May\, 14th June\n\n\n\nMass for Ascension Day at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 14th May at 6pm\n\n\n\nHoly Hour at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 4th June at 6pm\n\n\n\nCoffee Concert at Oldham Parish ChurchSaturday 13th June at 12pm
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/sing-my-soul-dreamspace-14th-june/
LOCATION:Sacred Trinity Church\, Salford\, Chapel St\, Salford\, M3 7WQ
CATEGORIES:Sing my Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20251218T105535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T134632Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260603T143553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T143738Z
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SUMMARY:Visit an Urban Eco Church
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to attend a visit to an Urban Eco Church\, taking place on Monday 15th June at 7pm at Brunswick Parish Church\, Brunswick Street. Refreshments will be available from 6.45pm\, offering a relaxed opportunity to gather before the evening begins. \n\n\n\nThe event will include an introduction to the church’s eco journey\, a tour of the building and its activities\, and the chance to see the roof and solar panels for those interested. While the visit forms part of the ALM/lay vocation course\, it is open to all\, and everyone is welcome to come along and take part.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/visit-an-urban-eco-church/
LOCATION:Brunswick Parish Church\, Brunswick Street\, Manchester\, M13 9SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260519T141432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T141511Z
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SUMMARY:Sing my Soul - Evensong at St Paul's\, Withington (17th June)
DESCRIPTION:Music that stirs the soul… offering choral singing to everyone in the Diocese of Manchester  \n\n\n\nSing my Soul is an innovative approach to church growth that aims to reach people through the power of music. The Diocese of Manchester and St Martin-in-the-Fields\, London\, have partnered to bring beautifully inspiring music to local churches. \n\n\n\nOur talented Sing my Soul Choral Scholars are singing Evensong each Wednesday at St Paul’s Church\, Withington.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome to come along and experience this beautiful music. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nEvensong at St Paul’s\, WithingtonWednesdays at 8pm13th\, 20th\, 27th May\, 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th June\n\n\n\nDreamSpace at Sacred Trinity\, SalfordSundays at 7pm10th May\, 14th June\n\n\n\nMass for Ascension Day at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 14th May at 6pm\n\n\n\nHoly Hour at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 4th June at 6pm\n\n\n\nCoffee Concert at Oldham Parish ChurchSaturday 13th June at 12pm
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/evensong-st-pauls-17th-june/
LOCATION:St Paul’s\, Withington\, 491 Wilmslow Road\, Manchester\, M20 4AW
CATEGORIES:Sing my Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260518T142255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T142304Z
UID:7423-1781809200-1781816400@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:How to write a successful application for external funding
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide guidance to help your church write applications for consideration by external funders\, including charitable trusts and foundations. It will include the preparatory work required to gather the necessary information before the writing process can start. Hints and tips will also be shared to enable your church to draft and submit funding proposals that the recipient organisations will be interested in supporting. Please register if you are from a church or use a church/church hall within the dioceses of Manchester\, Chester\, Leeds\, and Blackburn. \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Heather Ford\, Church Support Manager at Ecclesiastical; Revd Dr Paul Monk\, Vicar of Ashton under Lyne; and Paul Bailey\, Diocesan Giving Advisor\, Diocese of Manchester. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b30338fd-72d4-4092-ad80-fc24fd220a18@3e7c51d1-af3d-4b0a-98a5-45b28a048233
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/how-to-write-a-successful-application-for-external-funding-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002016
CREATED:20260312T112339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T163036Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Prayer Community Prayer Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come to our Prayer Walk & Picnic!  \n\n\n\nJoin Bishop Mark and the Transforming Prayer Community for a prayer walk around Blackleach Country Park. As we walk\, we’ll pause to pray for our neighbourhoods\, churches and the wider world\, before sharing a relaxed picnic together afterwards (please bring your own food and drinks). \n\n\n\nThis is a family-friendly morning and will also include activities for children – we’d love for you to join us as we walk\, pray and build community. \n\n\n\nSaturday 20th June \n\n\n\n10am–1pm (meet from 9:30am) \n\n\n\nBlackleach Country Park\, John Street\, M28 3TD \n\n\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989992866232
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/prayer-walk-june-26/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002017
CREATED:20260519T141611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T141612Z
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SUMMARY:Sing my Soul - Evensong at St Paul's\, Withington (24th June)
DESCRIPTION:Music that stirs the soul… offering choral singing to everyone in the Diocese of Manchester  \n\n\n\nSing my Soul is an innovative approach to church growth that aims to reach people through the power of music. The Diocese of Manchester and St Martin-in-the-Fields\, London\, have partnered to bring beautifully inspiring music to local churches. \n\n\n\nOur talented Sing my Soul Choral Scholars are singing Evensong each Wednesday at St Paul’s Church\, Withington.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome to come along and experience this beautiful music. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nEvensong at St Paul’s\, WithingtonWednesdays at 8pm13th\, 20th\, 27th May\, 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th June\n\n\n\nDreamSpace at Sacred Trinity\, SalfordSundays at 7pm10th May\, 14th June\n\n\n\nMass for Ascension Day at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 14th May at 6pm\n\n\n\nHoly Hour at Christ Church\, Moss Side\, ManchesterThursday 4th June at 6pm\n\n\n\nCoffee Concert at Oldham Parish ChurchSaturday 13th June at 12pm
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/evensong-st-pauls-24th-june/
LOCATION:St Paul’s\, Withington\, 491 Wilmslow Road\, Manchester\, M20 4AW
CATEGORIES:Sing my Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T002017
CREATED:20250806T104346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133743Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260610T002017
CREATED:20250806T094800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T105320Z
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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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