
OUR VISION
Parish Renewal
Providing direct support for parish renewal is central to our work together. Our prayer and goal is to bring more people to faith in Jesus Christ and increase church attendance by a third over the next ten years. We are working closely with our parishes to understand the opportunities and challenges they face and secure their missional and financial future.
Mission communities are key to this, enabling parishes to work together in serving their congregations and bringing new people to faith. Clergy deployment, parochial reorganisation and supporting our most fragile churches are important strands of this work. We are also strengthening the support we provide to church officers with training, resources and new technology.
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Revd Georgina Stirling to Partner with St Thomas, Pimhole
We are pleased to share the news that the Revd Georgina Stirling, currently serving as curate at Nelson Street Church in Rochdale, will be moving to take up a new role at St Thomas Pimhole in Bury.
Archdeacons’ Visitations 2026
Dates and forms for this year’s Archdeacons’ Visitations.
A Memorable Day with the Archbishop of York
Around 200 people gathered at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 19th March to conclude an uplifting and hope‑filled day across our diocese.
Strategic Programme Board Meets in Bolton
As we continue to deliver our vision we are committed to ensuring that all of our governance structures support parishes, chaplaincies and schools in their ministry.
Local Voices on the BBC Daily Service
Next week, listeners will tune in to a special series of BBC Daily Service broadcasts featuring local women clergy, alongside the voices of the Bolton Parish Church Choir, Bolton Junior Choir, and Sing My Soul Choral Scholars.
Archbishop of York to Visit Manchester Diocese as Part of ‘The Lord’s Prayer Tour’
The Archbishop’s visit to Manchester on Thursday, 19th March has been shaped to reflect the diocese’s priorities of Parish Renewal, Growing Younger, Church Planting and Revitalisation, and Developing Missional Leaders.
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