A Guide for Students and Newcomers
Starting university or moving to a new city brings big changes. Greater Manchester is home to a vibrant, diverse network of Anglican churches across every tradition, from traditional choral services and quiet contemplation to lively contemporary worship and intercultural student communities.
In collaboration with Jamie Mackenzie, Lead Anglican Chaplain to the Central Manchester Universities, we have prepared this booklet to help students to find a local church. Use the interactive booklet below to explore 24 local churches, check service times, find student groups, and connect directly with local clergy and chaplains. Our full Find a Church tool features all of our Diocese of Manchester family, powered by A Church Near You.
Browse the Guide
(Flip through the pages below or use full-screen mode for the best experience on mobile.)
What’s Inside the Guide
- 24 Featured Churches: Curated student-focused parishes accessible and local to the university districts and student areas, including across the city centre, Hulme, Fallowfield, Rusholme, Withington, Didsbury, Salford, and beyond.
- Student & Young Adult Communities: Details on mid-week student nights, shared meals, and small groups (such as Fabric Students and the Platt Student Bible Study).
- Practical Details: Clear service times, locations, public transit proximity, and direct contact emails for rectors and chaplains.
- Diverse Expressions of Faith: Modern Catholic, Anglo-Catholic, New Wine, HTB network plants, Antioch Network multicultural plants, and fully inclusive LGBTQ+ affirming spaces like Village Church.
Need Support or Advice?
If you’re unsure where to start or need someone to chat with about uni life and faith, our university chaplaincy team is here for you.
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