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I was at Manchester Cathedral today for a round table discussion on poverty - part of this year’s events marking 40 years since the Church’s landmark Faith in the City report. Its call to action remains as urgent as ever — to build a bold vision and a clear plan to end poverty.
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I was at Manchester Cathedral today for a round table discussion on poverty - part of this year’s events marking 40 years since the Church’s landmark Faith in the City report. Its call to action remains as urgent as ever — to build a bold vision and a clear plan to end poverty.
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Did you hear our bells on the radio this morning? They are 100 years old today. Catch up on BBC Sounds from 08.25 am.
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Manchester - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Did you hear our bells on the radio this morning? They are 100 years old today. Catch up on BBC Sounds from 08.25 am.
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Watch out this evening for features on BBC Northwest Tonight and ITV Granada reports and do come to our launch itself, which begins at 6.30pm today!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
🛡️There are just ten days until Safeguarding Sunday 🛡️
The day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of creating safe spaces for all, especially children, vulnerable adults, and those at risk.
Resources and support can be found on our website:
The day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of creating safe spaces for all, especially children, vulnerable adults, and those at risk.
Resources and support can be found on our website:
Safeguarding Sunday - Diocese of Manchester
On Sunday, 16th November 2025, thousands of churches will join together to talk about safeguarding and help to protect vulnerable people. This initiative, spearheaded by a chairty Thirtyone:eight…
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November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🛡️There are just ten days until Safeguarding Sunday 🛡️
The day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of creating safe spaces for all, especially children, vulnerable adults, and those at risk.
Resources and support can be found on our website:
The day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of creating safe spaces for all, especially children, vulnerable adults, and those at risk.
Resources and support can be found on our website:
In the House of Lords, Bishop David spoke to his amendment that seeks to lift the ban on asylum seekers undertaking paid work. @bishmanchester.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
In the House of Lords, Bishop David spoke to his amendment that seeks to lift the ban on asylum seekers undertaking paid work. @bishmanchester.bsky.social
Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords debate on Gaza and the preservation of the ceasefire. He noted that the last three functioning ICU beds are in the Al-Ahli Anglican hospital and asked how health services can be protected and improved in Gaza @bishmanchester.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords debate on Gaza and the preservation of the ceasefire. He noted that the last three functioning ICU beds are in the Al-Ahli Anglican hospital and asked how health services can be protected and improved in Gaza @bishmanchester.bsky.social
During this afternoon’s House of Lords session, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social commended the vital work of prison chaplains with young people and asked how they can be better supported and resourced in their roles.
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
During this afternoon’s House of Lords session, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social commended the vital work of prison chaplains with young people and asked how they can be better supported and resourced in their roles.
The Sing My Soul Choral Scholars are making an impression across the diocese as they share their amazing talents in a variety of our churches✨🎶
Why not experience their music for yourself at one of their upcoming events?
For dates and details, click the link below👇
Why not experience their music for yourself at one of their upcoming events?
For dates and details, click the link below👇
Sing my Soul - Diocese of Manchester
Sing my Soul aims to reach people through the power of choral music.
www.manchester.anglican.org
October 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Sing My Soul Choral Scholars are making an impression across the diocese as they share their amazing talents in a variety of our churches✨🎶
Why not experience their music for yourself at one of their upcoming events?
For dates and details, click the link below👇
Why not experience their music for yourself at one of their upcoming events?
For dates and details, click the link below👇
At Diocesan Synod last Saturday, we shared this inspiring short film about our diocese’s latest church plant at William Temple, Wythenshawe.
Take a few minutes to watch here:
Take a few minutes to watch here:
New Chapter Begins at William Temple Church
On Tuesday 17th June, the Revd Andy Bird was officially licensed as Assistant Curate at William Temple Church in Wythenshawe. Andy will lead a team sent from St Werburgh’s and will work alongside the…
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October 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
At Diocesan Synod last Saturday, we shared this inspiring short film about our diocese’s latest church plant at William Temple, Wythenshawe.
Take a few minutes to watch here:
Take a few minutes to watch here:
Grow Your Church Younger Through Toddler Ministry!🎉
We are welcoming Caroline Montgomery, author of Refresh: Introducing Adults to Faith Through Toddler Groups, to our Early Years Conference on November 8th.
Tickets are currently discounted to £10.
Book here👇
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We are welcoming Caroline Montgomery, author of Refresh: Introducing Adults to Faith Through Toddler Groups, to our Early Years Conference on November 8th.
Tickets are currently discounted to £10.
Book here👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-year...
October 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Grow Your Church Younger Through Toddler Ministry!🎉
We are welcoming Caroline Montgomery, author of Refresh: Introducing Adults to Faith Through Toddler Groups, to our Early Years Conference on November 8th.
Tickets are currently discounted to £10.
Book here👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-year...
We are welcoming Caroline Montgomery, author of Refresh: Introducing Adults to Faith Through Toddler Groups, to our Early Years Conference on November 8th.
Tickets are currently discounted to £10.
Book here👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-year...
You are invited to attend our Lukestide Healing Services 🙏
Details:
• Thursday 16th October - 7:30pm - All Saints, Stretford
• Monday 20th October - 7:30pm - Bolton Parish Church
• Wednesday 22nd October - 7pm - St Luke, Heywood
For more info, please email:
KimMorgan-Jones@manchester.anglican.org
Details:
• Thursday 16th October - 7:30pm - All Saints, Stretford
• Monday 20th October - 7:30pm - Bolton Parish Church
• Wednesday 22nd October - 7pm - St Luke, Heywood
For more info, please email:
KimMorgan-Jones@manchester.anglican.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
You are invited to attend our Lukestide Healing Services 🙏
Details:
• Thursday 16th October - 7:30pm - All Saints, Stretford
• Monday 20th October - 7:30pm - Bolton Parish Church
• Wednesday 22nd October - 7pm - St Luke, Heywood
For more info, please email:
KimMorgan-Jones@manchester.anglican.org
Details:
• Thursday 16th October - 7:30pm - All Saints, Stretford
• Monday 20th October - 7:30pm - Bolton Parish Church
• Wednesday 22nd October - 7pm - St Luke, Heywood
For more info, please email:
KimMorgan-Jones@manchester.anglican.org
You're invited to our first Early Years Conference! 🎉
Bishop Mark Davies and Early Years Adviser Jo Haslam invite you to join us for our inaugural Early Years Conference, taking place on 8th November 2025 at St John's House, Bury.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-year...
Bishop Mark Davies and Early Years Adviser Jo Haslam invite you to join us for our inaugural Early Years Conference, taking place on 8th November 2025 at St John's House, Bury.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-year...
Come along to our first Early Years Conference!
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October 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
You're invited to our first Early Years Conference! 🎉
Bishop Mark Davies and Early Years Adviser Jo Haslam invite you to join us for our inaugural Early Years Conference, taking place on 8th November 2025 at St John's House, Bury.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-year...
Bishop Mark Davies and Early Years Adviser Jo Haslam invite you to join us for our inaugural Early Years Conference, taking place on 8th November 2025 at St John's House, Bury.
Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-year...
We’re pleased to share the new schedule for the Sing My Soul Choral Scholars!
Their first appearance will be on Wednesday, 8th October at 7pm at St Ann's, Manchester - a debut performance in this historic venue. Come along and enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting.
Find out more:
Their first appearance will be on Wednesday, 8th October at 7pm at St Ann's, Manchester - a debut performance in this historic venue. Come along and enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting.
Find out more:
Sing my Soul - Diocese of Manchester
Sing my Soul aims to reach people through the power of choral music.
www.manchester.anglican.org
October 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We’re pleased to share the new schedule for the Sing My Soul Choral Scholars!
Their first appearance will be on Wednesday, 8th October at 7pm at St Ann's, Manchester - a debut performance in this historic venue. Come along and enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting.
Find out more:
Their first appearance will be on Wednesday, 8th October at 7pm at St Ann's, Manchester - a debut performance in this historic venue. Come along and enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting.
Find out more:
October marks the start of Black History Month in the UK.
We encourage parishes, chaplaincies, and schools across the diocese to mark Black History Month in ways that are meaningful and relevant to their local context.
To help you do so, resources are available on our website:
We encourage parishes, chaplaincies, and schools across the diocese to mark Black History Month in ways that are meaningful and relevant to their local context.
To help you do so, resources are available on our website:
Celebrating Black History Month - Diocese of Manchester
October marks the start of Black History Month in the UK - a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British history, culture, and society.
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October 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
October marks the start of Black History Month in the UK.
We encourage parishes, chaplaincies, and schools across the diocese to mark Black History Month in ways that are meaningful and relevant to their local context.
To help you do so, resources are available on our website:
We encourage parishes, chaplaincies, and schools across the diocese to mark Black History Month in ways that are meaningful and relevant to their local context.
To help you do so, resources are available on our website:
The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, welcomes the appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Read more:
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Read more:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-david...
@bishmanchester.bsky.social
Bishop David Welcomes the Appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - Diocese of Manchester
The Rt Revd Dr David Walker responds to the announcement that the next Archbishop of Canterbury will be the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, welcomes the appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Read more:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-david...
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Read more:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-david...
@bishmanchester.bsky.social
The Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, has issued a statement in response to the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning.
Read the statement in full:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-of-ma...
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Read the statement in full:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-of-ma...
@bishmanchester.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, has issued a statement in response to the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning.
Read the statement in full:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-of-ma...
@bishmanchester.bsky.social
Read the statement in full:
www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-of-ma...
@bishmanchester.bsky.social
On 18 October, Luther King House in Manchester will host Women’s Voices 2025 - a vital conference exploring the intersection of theology, ministry, and women’s lived experiences.
The event is open to all women and those who minister to them.
Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/luthe...
The event is open to all women and those who minister to them.
Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/luthe...
September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
On 18 October, Luther King House in Manchester will host Women’s Voices 2025 - a vital conference exploring the intersection of theology, ministry, and women’s lived experiences.
The event is open to all women and those who minister to them.
Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/luthe...
The event is open to all women and those who minister to them.
Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/luthe...
⏳ Just a few days left to apply!
Applications for our Foundations for Ministry Course close on Monday, 22nd September.
If you sense a call to Christian ministry but aren’t sure what that looks like, this course will help you explore your path.
Learn more and apply:
www.manchester.anglican.org/ffm
Applications for our Foundations for Ministry Course close on Monday, 22nd September.
If you sense a call to Christian ministry but aren’t sure what that looks like, this course will help you explore your path.
Learn more and apply:
www.manchester.anglican.org/ffm
September 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
⏳ Just a few days left to apply!
Applications for our Foundations for Ministry Course close on Monday, 22nd September.
If you sense a call to Christian ministry but aren’t sure what that looks like, this course will help you explore your path.
Learn more and apply:
www.manchester.anglican.org/ffm
Applications for our Foundations for Ministry Course close on Monday, 22nd September.
If you sense a call to Christian ministry but aren’t sure what that looks like, this course will help you explore your path.
Learn more and apply:
www.manchester.anglican.org/ffm
We are pleased to share this update from Archdeacon Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social. Rachel remains in our prayers as she continues her recovery.
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Read the update 👇
An Update from Archdeacon Rachel - Diocese of Manchester
Archdeacon Rachel shares this update ahead of her phased return to work.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We are pleased to share this update from Archdeacon Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social. Rachel remains in our prayers as she continues her recovery.
Read the update 👇
Read the update 👇
‼ Phishing Alert ‼
Sadly, we’ve received several reports today of phishing emails targeting individuals across our diocese. These fraudulent messages are designed to deceive recipients and extort money.
Sadly, we’ve received several reports today of phishing emails targeting individuals across our diocese. These fraudulent messages are designed to deceive recipients and extort money.
August 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
‼ Phishing Alert ‼
Sadly, we’ve received several reports today of phishing emails targeting individuals across our diocese. These fraudulent messages are designed to deceive recipients and extort money.
Sadly, we’ve received several reports today of phishing emails targeting individuals across our diocese. These fraudulent messages are designed to deceive recipients and extort money.
✨Intercultural Kingdom Celebration✨
One of the things that makes the Diocese of Manchester such a welcoming place to live and worship is the rich diversity of our communities and churches. Our Intercultural Kingdom Conference is an opportunity to come together and celebrate this gift.
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One of the things that makes the Diocese of Manchester such a welcoming place to live and worship is the rich diversity of our communities and churches. Our Intercultural Kingdom Conference is an opportunity to come together and celebrate this gift.
Learn more 👇
Intercultural Kingdom Conference - Diocese of Manchester
One of the many things that makes the Diocese of Manchester such a vibrant and welcoming place to live and worship is the rich diversity of our communities and churches. The upcoming Intercultural…
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August 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
✨Intercultural Kingdom Celebration✨
One of the things that makes the Diocese of Manchester such a welcoming place to live and worship is the rich diversity of our communities and churches. Our Intercultural Kingdom Conference is an opportunity to come together and celebrate this gift.
Learn more 👇
One of the things that makes the Diocese of Manchester such a welcoming place to live and worship is the rich diversity of our communities and churches. Our Intercultural Kingdom Conference is an opportunity to come together and celebrate this gift.
Learn more 👇
The Church in Wales has announced that Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth, is to be the next Archbishop of Wales. Cherry served in the Diocese of Manchester for many years, including over a decade as Archdeacon of Rochdale, and we extend our warmest congratulations on her appointment.
Cherry Vann Named Next Archbishop of Wales - Diocese of Manchester
The Church in Wales has announced that Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth, is to be the next Archbishop of Wales. Cherry served in the Diocese of Manchester for many years, including over a decade as Arc...
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July 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Church in Wales has announced that Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth, is to be the next Archbishop of Wales. Cherry served in the Diocese of Manchester for many years, including over a decade as Archdeacon of Rochdale, and we extend our warmest congratulations on her appointment.
Tomorrow morning, look out for the Revd Hannah Lane, Vicar of Bolton, who will lead the National Online Service for the Church of England. The service will be available at the link below and on the Church of England's social media.
Watch here:
Watch here:
A Service for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity | The Church of England
This week's service for Sunday 27 July is from St Peter Bolton Le Moors, Bolton Parish Church, where Rev Hannah Lane and her team will be looking at some of the most well known words in the world -…
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July 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tomorrow morning, look out for the Revd Hannah Lane, Vicar of Bolton, who will lead the National Online Service for the Church of England. The service will be available at the link below and on the Church of England's social media.
Watch here:
Watch here:
The annual ALM Conference took place on Saturday at Brunswick Church, welcoming around 70 Authorised Lay Ministers. The theme for the day was ‘Sharing Faith, Inspiring Mission’, and the speaker was Marie Aitken, author of 'Keep it Simple - How to Share your Jesus Story with Clarity and Confidence'.
July 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The annual ALM Conference took place on Saturday at Brunswick Church, welcoming around 70 Authorised Lay Ministers. The theme for the day was ‘Sharing Faith, Inspiring Mission’, and the speaker was Marie Aitken, author of 'Keep it Simple - How to Share your Jesus Story with Clarity and Confidence'.
Congratulations to the eight newly appointed Honorary Canons of Manchester Cathedral, who have been recognised for their dedicated service to our diocese and the wider Church.
You can learn more about them here 👇
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You can learn more about them here 👇
www.manchester.anglican.org/honorary-can...
July 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to the eight newly appointed Honorary Canons of Manchester Cathedral, who have been recognised for their dedicated service to our diocese and the wider Church.
You can learn more about them here 👇
www.manchester.anglican.org/honorary-can...
You can learn more about them here 👇
www.manchester.anglican.org/honorary-can...
Last Sunday afternoon, we gathered at Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the valued ministry of Readers across our diocese. 🙏❤
You can learn more about each of the Readers here ⤵
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You can learn more about each of the Readers here ⤵
www.manchester.anglican.org/service-held...
July 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Last Sunday afternoon, we gathered at Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the valued ministry of Readers across our diocese. 🙏❤
You can learn more about each of the Readers here ⤵
www.manchester.anglican.org/service-held...
You can learn more about each of the Readers here ⤵
www.manchester.anglican.org/service-held...