Boxing Day sermon from Bishop David
First published on: 16th December 2021Bishop David has recorded a sermon which is available if churches would like a little help in preparing their online service for Sunday 26 December.
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Manchester Diocese awarded £4.2m from Church Commissioners for its transformation journey
First published on: 15th December 2021Bishop David announces that the Diocese of Manchester has secured the support of the National Church for the next stage of its transformation journey, with the award this week of a total of £4.2m over the next five years.
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Bishop's Christmas message 2021
First published on: 14th December 2021After another difficult year, Bishop David reminds us that God is our strength, and hopes that 2022 will be a year when kindness and care provide the foundations for the better, post-Covid, world we can create together.
New choir offers Great Sacred Music in Manchester city centre churches
First published on: 14th December 2021A new choir of young musicians has been chosen for national broadcasts and will perform at central Manchester churches every Saturday during term time, offering a unique blend of great sacred music, together with readings and hymns that audiences can join in with.
Disability and Vocations
First published on: 2nd December 2021Christians living with disability share very personal stories about how they have found a welcome in the Church of England and been encouraged to fulfil their Christian calling.
Mission Community Guidance published
First published on: 25th November 2021Following an extensive consultation, the Mission Community guidance is published along with agreed boundaries
At the heart of Christmas
First published on: 23rd November 2021The Church of England's theme for Advent and Christmas 2021 with a wide range of resources available for churches
Generosity inspires parish Food Cooperative
First published on: 17th November 2021The Barnabas Food Cooperative was set up to meet the huge increase in demand for food during the pandemic.
Generosity Week
First published on: 16th November 2021During Generosity Week we celebrate the joy of God's generosity and launch the diocesan giving strategy, which provides a generosity and thankfulness toolkit for churches.
Family Worship Funding Available
First published on: 3rd November 2021We are pleased to announce the next round of the grant making fund: 'Family Worship and Beyond'.
