Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale announced
First published on: 3rd November 2023We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Donna Williams as Area Dean of Bury and Rossendale.
Latest News
Man Dio Growing Faith commissioning service
First published on: 2nd November 2023On Tuesday evening, the Man Dio Growing Faith team were commissioned by Bishop Mark Davies at Manchester Cathedral during a special Evensong service.
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
Ramsbottom and Tottington mission community walk together
First published on: 30th October 2023Members of churches in the Ramsbottom and Tottington area had been looking for ways to get to know others worshipping within their Mission Community.
Annual Schools Conference meets at The Manchester Monastery
First published on: 25th October 2023On Friday 20 October, the Manchester Diocese Board of Education hosted their annual schools conference at the Manchester Monastery.
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.
