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IN: Coronavirus
Prayer and encouragement
During these challenging times for us all, we offer a special diocesan prayer and words of encouragement
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IN: Coronavirus
Churches to close to slow spread of virus
All churches are to close with immediate effect in line with Government instructions to help halt the spread of Coronavirus.
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Spiritual support during the Coronavirus outbreak
Churches across the diocese are finding imaginative ways to connect with their worshippers to provide spiritual support during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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GM Faith Leaders' statement on Coronavirus
Our communities are following the latest Government guidance on public association and good hygiene in response to the spread of Coronavirus.
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Virtual church services for the nation
A church service will be broadcast on local radio this Sunday as the Church of England responds to the challenge of becoming a “different sort of church” in the face of the Coronavirus crisis.
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IN: Bishop
Church is changing - a letter from our Bishops
A letter from the Bishops of Manchester, Middleton and Bolton
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Church House closure
Church House will close temporarily from Tuesday 17 March following Government guidance on the Coronavirus. Church House staff will to continue to work remotely from home.
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public worship suspended to help stem spread of coronavirus
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling for churches to put public worship on hold and become a “different sort of church” in the coming months to face the challenge of Coronavirus.
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IN: People News
The Revd Moira Slack
The Revd Moira Slack, currently Lecturer and Associate Vicar at Bolton Parish Church, is to retire on 31 May 2020.
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IN: Parish News
Wall of Kindness in memory of Darrell
Family calls for 'Wall of Kindness' in memory of Darrell Blakeley who tested positive for Coronavirus.
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