Celebrating the achievements of Children Changing Places
First published on: 15th October 2020The project has continued to support children, schools and families through this difficult year.
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Campaigning for real and lasting change on racism
First published on: 14th October 2020Manchester Diocesan Synod passed a Motion on Racism, affirming “that every parish and Diocese in England is an appropriate place for global majority candidates to exercise their ministry and leadership.â€
A message on World Mental Health Day
First published on: 14th October 2020The Church can and must be a powerful champion of that mental resilience, through the long and hard months that lie ahead.
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An inspiring vision for local ministry
First published on: 5th October 2020Our proposals for Mission Communities will enable us to work together in growing, nurturing and serving our communities across the Diocese of Manchester.
Our new deacons
First published on: 25th September 2020Congratulations to our 13 new deacons who were ordained in Manchester, Bolton and Oldham on 23 September.
After lockdown, online church must continue
First published on: 16th September 2020Many churches have seen significant growth during this period of doing church solely online, with more people engaging online each week than attend on an average Sunday. We now have a huge responsibility to ensure that both our existing and newly arrived worshipers are nurtured and served.
Life takes on a new direction for Scott
First published on: 16th September 2020Scott Richardson's life was at a crossroads four years ago when he walked into a church to ask to be baptised so he could start life anew. That moment was the beginning of a journey that sees him ordained deacon at Oldham Parish Church next week.
Bishop to join House of Lords
First published on: 4th September 2020The Bishop of Manchester is to take his seat as a member of the House of Lords in Parliament on Monday 7 September. As one of the 26 Lords Spiritual, he will represent the city and diocese of Manchester. He will have a particular brief among the bishops to speak on issues of housing and international trade.
Ordination of deacons and priests
First published on: 17th August 2020Please pray for all those to be ordained this year and especially for these candidates who will serve in our diocese. Pray for them in these final weeks of preparation and for a rich outpouring of Gods grace for them and for the whole Church.Please p
Support for Fairtrade
First published on: 14th August 2020Buying products that have the Fairtrade mark is as important as ever. The Fairtrade premium paid to farmers is invested in essential services in their communities.Last year more than 200 people celebrated Changing the World through Fairtrade at Manch
