One of the many things that makes the Diocese of Manchester such a vibrant and welcoming place to live and worship is the rich diversity of our communities and churches. The upcoming Intercultural Kingdom Celebration is an opportunity to come together and celebrate this gift.
Join us at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday, 6th July 2025 for our Reader Licensing Service, taking place from 3pm to 4:30pm. This marks the licensing of new Readers — dedicated lay people who have completed their training and are now being formally commissioned for ministry by the Bishop.
Clergy and laity are invited to a training day focused on unlocking the power of grant funding to support your church’s mission and ministry.
Join us for a prayer walk on Saturday, 22nd March 2025, at Queen's Park, Heywood, in the Deanery of Rochdale. Organised by the Transforming Prayer Community and led by Bishop Mark Davies, this peaceful walk around the park offers an opportunity to enjoy fresh air, socialise, and take time for prayer.
Please save the date for a Service of Reflection for those involved in Safeguarding. This service will be held in Manchester Cathedral on Shrove Tuesday, 4th March at 7pm at which there will be the opportunity for Reflection and Anointing. All are welcome to attend. More information will be shared closer to the time.
We are looking forward to offering Revd Canon Rachel Watts a warm welcome during a special service of Choral Evensong at Manchester Cathedral on Sunday, 15th December. During the service, Canon Phillip Blinkhorn will be admitted to the Order of William Temple in recognition of his dedicated service to our diocese.
Whether you are a newly elected Churchwarden or have been in the role for longer and would like a refresher, you are invited to come along to this Churchwarden training day on Saturday, 23rd November.
Each year, a special service at Manchester Cathedral is held to remember people who have died through homicide. It is compiled, led and voiced entirely by people who know at first hand this unique form of bereavement. The heart of the service is an act of memorial. Names are read out and candles lit.
This training day aims to inspire the development of Giving, Generosity, and Thankfulness as part of the mission of every church across our diverse diocese.
Vocation Support Group meetings run from 7- 9pm and are very informal. The aim is to offer an opportunity to meet with others, some of whom are currently exploring or exercising some form of ministry, and some who are just embarking on this journey of discovery and discernment.
