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Saddleworth Whit Walk 2025

First published on: 17th June 2025

Last Friday, churches from across Saddleworth came together in a display of faith and community spirit for the annual Whit Friday Walk of Witness. The day’s celebrations culminated in the world-renowned Saddleworth and Oldham Whit Friday Band Contests, drawing crowds and competitors from near and far.

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Diocesan Synod Meets to Discuss Strategy, Safeguarding, Vocations and Finances

First published on: 12th June 2025

On Saturday, 7th June, Diocesan Synod met at St John's House to discuss the diocese’s strategy, vocations, safeguarding, and to adopt the annual report and accounts for 2024.

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Bishop David Makes Presidential Address to Synod

First published on: 12th June 2025

On Saturday, 7th June, Bishop David made his Presidential Address to Synod.

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Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walk 2025

First published on: 27th May 2025

The Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walk made a joyful return to the city centre yesterday, bringing together churches from across the area for a display of faith and community.

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National Association of Diocesan Advisers in Women’s Ministry Conference

First published on: 20th May 2025

Last week, the National Association of Diocesan Advisors in Women’s Ministry (NADAWM)  met for their annual conference. Our representative for Manchester Diocese is The Revd Jenni Beaumont who writes this report following the event.

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Head of Clergy Development Appointed Hazel Grove Baptist Church Senior Minister

First published on: 16th May 2025

We share today the news that Revd Jonathan Bramwell, Head of Clergy Development, will be stepping down from his diocesan role this summer to return to local church ministry.

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Cornerstone Training Launches to Inspire Generosity and Growth in Churches

First published on: 15th May 2025

This week, clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese came together to take part in the first training sessions for Cornerstone, a new online learning platform created to support churches in growing giving, generosity, and thankfulness.

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New Area Deans for Rochdale and Salford & Leigh

First published on: 6th May 2025

We are pleased to announce two appointments to the role of Area Dean within our diocese. The Revd Anne Gilbert, currently serving as Vicar of Rochdale and Acting Area Dean, has been formally appointed as Area Dean of Rochdale, and The Venerable Richard Worsfold, currently Archdeacon of Leicester, has been appointed as full-time Area Dean of Salford and Leigh.

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Jamie Mackenzie to be new University Chaplain

First published on: 30th April 2025

After nine years in the role of Local Ministry Officer, Jamie Mackenzie has accepted an exciting new post as Lead Anglican Chaplain at Manchester University, Manchester Metropolitan and The Royal Northern College of Music.

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Reflecting on our Racial Justice Programme Launch Event

First published on: 29th April 2025

Our Racial Justice Programme took a significant step forward this weekend with a launch event hosted by the Church of the Ascension Hulme. On Saturday, people from across our diocese came together to celebrate the progress made so far, share powerful stories, and look ahead to the next phase of our journey towards racial justice.

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