Church of England national funding to increase 30 per cent
First published on: 11th May 2022The nine-year funding plan will support ministry among young people and disadvantaged communities and invest in carbon net zero targets
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Five ways to take part in Thy Kingdom Come
First published on: 20th April 2022Thy Kingdom Come invites Christians to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. Here are some ideas for churches wishing to organise prayer events between Ascension Day and Pentecost.
Honoured by the Queen on Maundy Thursday
First published on: 19th April 2022In a tradition going back centuries, local people were awarded Maundy money for their service to Church and community at a special service in Windsor.
Second cohort of Mission Community Leaders begin their induction
First published on: 31st March 2022The second cohort of Mission Community Leaders began their induction at Church House on 30 March. Eight more appointed leaders were joined by Bishop David Walker and Bishop Mark Ashcroft to reflect on their own calling to this role and explore the diocesan vision.
Diocesan Synod March 2022
First published on: 24th March 2022The meeting was well-attended with a wide-ranging agenda and lively discussion. The main focus was a session led by the Diocese's Living in Love and Faith Reference Group.
An Open Letter to Greater Manchester MPs on the Nationality and Borders Bill
First published on: 22nd March 2022Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders call on MPs to support a Lords amendments to the Nationality and Borders Bill which would make it more effective in protecting people fleeing for their lives.
St Thomas has a plan to reach Net Zero
First published on: 17th March 2022The Net Zero Carbon action plan identifies steps in the short, medium and long term to achieve energy savings and, ultimately, net zero.
Support for Ukraine
First published on: 15th March 2022We are supporting the people of Ukraine through prayer and practical action. We will also support the refugee sponsorship programme.
Sponsorship for Ukrainian Refugees
First published on: 14th March 2022We are committed to helping parishes engage with the sponsorship programme – and will provide more details and guidance as it becomes available.
Archbishop's visit to Manchester
First published on: 10th March 2022The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, visited Manchester to hear about some of the innovative church-growth projects underway here.
