Mission Community gathers for shared vision day
First published on: 31st October 2023Bolton North and East Mission Community brought members of its parishes together this weekend at St Andrew’s Church, Bromley Cross
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Preparing for Advent with Follow the Star: Join the Song
First published on: 25th October 2023This year’s Christmas theme from the Church of England – Follow the Star: Join the Song – highlights how singing can help us draw closer to God and each other through the journey from Advent to Epiphany.
Art opens doors in Royton!
First published on: 20th October 2023St Anne’s Royton wanted to make the most of the incredible opportunity of hosting the Welsh artist, Jez Thomas’ touring Art Exhibition, The Human One and worked hard to encourage as many people to visit as possible.
Diocesan Synod meets at St John's House
First published on: 19th October 2023Last Saturday’s meeting of Diocesan Synod took time to consider our route to Net Zero, our Racial Justice strategy, progress with our Transforming Prayer Community and the Annual Report of the Diocesan Board for Education.
First focal leaders commissioned in joyful service
First published on: 19th October 2023The first focal leaders in Manchester Diocese were commissioned last Sunday afternoon at St Mary’s Rawtenstall. They will carry out their roles in the mission communities of Radcliffe and Whitefield and Rossendale in the Bury and Rossendale Deanery.
A Reader through the decades
First published on: 18th October 2023One of the diocese’s longest-serving Readers, Frank has been leading services for no less than 54 years and estimates the number he has taken to be around 500.
Prisons Week: the life of a chaplain
First published on: 12th October 2023This Prisons Week, four prison chaplains are sharing their experiences of life in some of Manchester’s institutions.
Prayers of Love and Faith
First published on: 12th October 2023On Monday 9th October, the House of Bishops met to agree the way forward for Living in Love and Faith. This letter from Bishop David explains the outcome of these discussions.
'A View Behind Bars' - Reflections from a Prison Chaplain
First published on: 10th October 2023Prisons Week is taking place from 8th-14th October. It is a time of reflection and prayer for all those affected by prisons; whether that be prisoners, family members, victims, communities, criminal justice system workers, or the countless people who care for those both inside and outside of prison walls.
Greater Manchester Faith Leaders back Bishop's call to pray for Israel and Gaza
First published on: 9th October 2023The Rt Revd Prof. David Walker, Bishop of Manchester made this statement today:
