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        • Growing YoungerEngaging with children, young people, and their families across the diocese, with a particular focus on strengthening the links between our churches and church schools.
        • Parish RenewalWorking closely with our parishes to understand the opportunities and challenges they face and make sure they have access to the support they need.
        • Church Planting and RevitalisationEstablishing mission-focused churches across the diocese especially in communities where attendance is low.
        • Developing Missional LeadersInvesting in our clergy, developing our lay people and supporting vocations so we develop missional leaders with the calling and skills to grow our churches.
        • Net Zero CarbonCollaborating with our churches and schools as they measure their energy use and take practical steps to reduce their carbon footprint.
        • Racial JusticeSupporting Global Majority Heritage communities and ensuring our clergy and lay leaders represent the diversity of our diocese
        • Disability FriendlyContinuing our commitment to accessibility and inclusion, ensuring that people with disabilities are welcomed, supported and able to participate fully in the life of our churches, chaplaincies and schools.
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  • November 2025

  • Mon 24
    November 24 @ 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

    ACAT Training: Gift Aid – Maximising the benefits and reducing the pitfalls

    Thanks to our diocesan membership, ACAT is offering Diocese of Manchester churches the opportunity to attend a number of their high-quality online training courses for free.

  • Mon 24
    November 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Service of Remembrance for Lives Cut Short

    Manchester Cathedral Victoria Street, Manchester

    Each year, the Service of Remembrance for Lives Cut Short honours, by name and at the request of their families, those who have died as a result of murder or manslaughter. The service features readings, music, and hymns, and is led by individuals who have personally experienced this form of bereavement. Bishop Mark Davies also […]

  • Wed 26
    November 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Data Developments – Online Treasurer Training Session 1

    Data Developments has created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries.

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Children’s Ministry Training (ALM Refresher)

    St John's House 155-163 The Rock, Bury, United Kingdom

    This refresher day is designed for Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs) to revisit core principles of children’s ministry and explore new insights into mission and ministry with children.

    Free
  • Sun 30
    Featured November 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Bishop David’s 25th Anniversary as Bishop – Join Us for Eucharist at Manchester Cathedral

    Manchester Cathedral Victoria Street, Manchester

    We will mark a significant milestone in the life and ministry of Bishop David - all are invited!

  • December 2025

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Data Developments Online Training – Gift Aid Session 1

    Data Developments has created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries.

  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Data Developments – Online Treasurer Training Session 2

    Data Developments has created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries.

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    ACAT: Trustee Training for Churches (session two)

    Thanks to our diocesan membership, ACAT is offering Diocese of Manchester churches the opportunity to attend a number of their high-quality online training courses for free.

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    ACAT Training: Accruals accounting for larger churches (session 2)

    Thanks to our diocesan membership, ACAT is offering Diocese of Manchester churches the opportunity to attend a number of their high-quality online training courses for free.

  • Mon 8
    December 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Data Developments Online Training – Gift Aid Session 2

    Data Developments has created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries.

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