Organist and Choirmaster retires after 40 years of service
First published on: 5th February 2025Last Sunday, David Wright retired after the best part of 40 years as organist and choir-master at St Andrew’s, Dearnley.
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Schools and Churches collaborate on 'Love your Neighbour' project
First published on: 28th January 2025Revd Simon Cook, Area Dean of Bolton Deanery, and members of the Children Changing Places team have been working on an exciting new project with Canon Slade Church of England Secondary School.
Colin bids farewell to Treasurer role after forty years
First published on: 28th January 2025Colin Thompson, Treasurer at St Mark’s in Chadderton, has recently retired after forty years of looking after the parish’s finances.
Holocaust Memorial Day: Exhibition at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 27th January 2025Pupils from across our diocese have been reflecting on various aspects of the Holocaust, exploring themes of love, hope, and peace through art. Their work is currently on display in Manchester Cathedral's Jesus Chapel until Thursday, 30th January 2025. All are invited to visit, to view the art, and take a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.
Resources for Racial Justice Sunday
First published on: 23rd January 2025The theme for this year’s Racial Justice Sunday is "Coat of Many Colours", symbolising the growing diversity within churches. This year’s resources include reflections, worship materials, and testimonies on the significance of racial justice today.
Archbishop of York to Preach at Manchester Cathedral
First published on: 23rd January 2025The Archbishop of York will join Dean Govender and members of the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit at Manchester Cathedral on Racial Justice Sunday.
Mission Church celebrates successful first year
First published on: 22nd January 2025This week, Shakerley’s Mission Church celebrated its first birthday, marking the end of a brilliant first year during which the church has seen remarkable growth in its many initiatives.
Bishop David's Duty Week in the House of Lords
First published on: 23rd January 2025Bishop David speaks in support of care leavers, calls for funding for the Inter Faith Network, asks for assurances about ensuring aid reaches al-Ahli Hospital, and encourages the nurturing of civil society links in the 100 year partnership with Ukraine.
Hope-Filled Conversations Conference Encourages Intercultural Growth
First published on: 21st January 2025Representatives from our diocese recently attended the Hope-Filled Conversations conference, organised by the Archbishop of York Mission Enabler’s Team in partnership with Emmanuel Theological College, and funded by Racial Justice Unit.
The Revd Canon Dr Nicholas Bundock elected as Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
First published on: 20th January 2025The Revd Canon Dr Nicholas Bundock, Team Rector of St James and Emmanuel, Didsbury, has been elected as the new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. He will be consecrated and take up his new post later this year.
