St. Paul’s Parish Centre in Bolton is set to become a bespoke youth centre thanks to funding awarded to the HAFWAY project. HAFWAY is the Halliwell-based youth project that provides young people with a range of fun indoor and outdoor activities including sports, away days, volunteering, building key skills, the Duke of Edinburgh award, mentoring and more.
In Rochdale, the churches of St Mary in the Baum and St Chad’s welcome migrant communities from a range of backgrounds. Amongst them, West African families and Farsi-speaking migrants from Iran have arrived after escaping persecution, and Revd Anne Gilbert has worked with congregations at both churches to create a warm culture of welcome for all.
On Saturday 3rd February, St Bride’s, Old Trafford hosted our annual Vocations Day. Created for anyone who is exploring God’s call in their life, attendees had the opportunity to hear from people involved in a wide variety of both lay and ordained ministries. Around 50 people attended, with a further 35 people speaking and sharing stories of their calling.
One of the many things that makes Manchester Diocese such a vibrant place to live and work is the rich diversity of people that make up our communities.
Jo Haslam, Early Years Adviser in the Man Dio Growing Faith team, talks about Wiggle Worship and it's wider roll-out across the diocese.
Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday as the House considered the Victims and Prisoners Bill.
On Saturday 20th January, #MoreThanSunday 2024 was launched with an event at St John’s House.
On Sunday, members of Fabric Church held their first service in their new home - Ardwick Barracks.
CSA funding is a great way for churches to achieve their fundraising targets for projects which will benefit the local church and community.
This year’s Racial Justice Sunday is taking place on 11th February 2024.
