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Manchester Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester, seat of the Bishop of Manchester and the city's parish church. Welcoming those of all faiths and none. www.manchestercathedral.org
We’re delighted to welcome Archbishop Stephen Cottrell to our diocese on Thursday, 19th March, for a special evening at Manchester Cathedral. We will come together to reflect, pray, and explore the Lord’s Prayer in fresh and meaningful ways.
Book your place today 👇
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Our new exhibition focuses on the many pioneering women associated with the cathedral - including Ann Lee, subject of a new Hollywood film
Come see the exhibition and also our special event to coincide with International Women's Day, 7th March at 2pm, when we will share archive materials & stories
The benefit of train journeys is the opportunity to catch up with podcasts
Fascinating lecture, referencing Thomas Clarkson, whose sermon in @mancathedral.bsky.social propelled Manchester's anti slavery movement (I quote him in my RJS sermon in the AMEN announcement)
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This week, we had a very special Turning of the Leaves service
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Six clergy in cassocks on market street
A member of clergy talking to a member of the public
The bishop talking to a member of the public
A member of clergy talking to a member of the public
This morning, Bishop Mark joined members of the cathedral clergy to offer 'Ashes to Go' on Market Street. A number of good conversations and encounters as Lent begins
#AshWednesday
We are looking for a new Chief Finance Officer. All details in the link below. Please do share
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An afternoon in @mancathedral.bsky.social is time always well spent
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Free Coffee Concert this Saturday, 07 February at 11am with Paramount Brass. All are welcome
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Group of 11 people standing outside the cathedral
The entrance of the police museum. Blue sign above door, members of the group walking in
One of the volunteers standing outside a red police box
Four people sitting in a cafe
Our first parish walk of 2026 was great fun! The group visited the Police Museum. The volunteers there were very welcoming, with lots of information about local police history. And, of course, no parish walk is complete without a cafe stop!
Our next walk is Mon 2nd March
International Women's Day Manchester Cathedral JOIN US FOR TWO EVENTS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2026 Shakers, Rule Breakers, History Makers Women of Manchester Cathedral Saturday 7th March 2pm Alongside our exhibition (20th Feb - 9th March), join us to hear more about the lives of some incredible women associated with the Cathedral. Historical archives and stories will be shared about Ann Lee, subject of a new Hollywood film 'The Testament of Ann Lee', Margaret Traherne, stained glass pioneer and creator of our Flame Window, and many more. There will be contributions via video from our friends at The People's History Museum Which Women? Whose Experience? Diversity and Women's Experiences in Feminist Theologies Monday 9th March, 7pm Dr Faith Van Horne will lead a theological conversation. Faith received her PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Birmingham. Her work explores the intersections of Pentecostal and feminist theologies, embodied spiritual praxis as a theological resource, and the lived consequences of Christian doctrine Free to attend, no need to book canon.missioner@manchestercathedral.org
Two special events for International Women's Day
More to follow about the 'Shakers, Rule Breakers, History Makers' exhibition
This will coincide with 'The Testament of Ann Lee'- a new film telling the story of Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, who was baptised & married at Manchester Cathedral
#IWD
The nave of the cathedral with a statue of the holy family surrounded by candles.
A beautiful evening
The Eucharist for Candlemas followed by an incredible organ recital of Messiaen's La Nativité du Seigneur, played by our Organist @mancathedral.bsky.social, Chris Stokes, with narration in both French and English
The absolute perfect way to end Christmas
#Candlemas
Our first session starts on Monday!
Our speakers include our Research Officer, Cathy Hurst and Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of External Relations at Manchester Museum
All are welcome and free to attend
The Stoller Organ above the medieval oak carved screen and quire in Manchester Cathedral.
Photo of The Old Wellington pub in Manchester, showing its black and white half-timbered exterior.
Exterior of Manchester Cathedral against a blue sky on a sunny winter day.
A beautiful day with @indexers.bsky.social North West local group, having a fine lunch in The Old Wellington pub and then a guided wander around Manchester Cathedral @mancathedral.bsky.social.
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International Women's Day Manchester Cathedral JOIN US FOR TWO EVENTS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2026 Shakers, Rule Breakers, History Makers Women of Manchester Cathedral Saturday 7th March 2pm Alongside our exhibition (20th Feb - 9th March), join us to hear more about the lives of some incredible women associated with the Cathedral. Historical archives and stories will be shared about Ann Lee, subject of a new Hollywood film 'The Testament of Ann Lee', Margaret Traherne, stained glass pioneer and creator of our Flame Window, and many more. There will be contributions via video from our friends at The People's History Museum Which Women? Whose Experience? Diversity and Women's Experiences in Feminist Theologies Monday 9th March, 7pm Dr Faith Van Horne will lead a theological conversation. Faith received her PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Birmingham. Her work explores the intersections of Pentecostal and feminist theologies, embodied spiritual praxis as a theological resource, and the lived consequences of Christian doctrine Free to attend, no need to book canon.missioner@manchestercathedral.org
Two special events for International Women's Day
More to follow about the 'Shakers, Rule Breakers, History Makers' exhibition
This will coincide with 'The Testament of Ann Lee'- a new film telling the story of Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, who was baptised & married at Manchester Cathedral
#IWD
Monday 2nd February is Candlemas, the traditional end to the Christmas season.
We will have a special Evensong at 5.30pm and, following that, our organist and master of choristers Christopher Stokes, will give a special organ recital - Olivier Messiaen's La Nativite du Seigneur
A black leather bound book with gold lettering 'The book of strange preachers at the collegiate church in Manchester commencing AD 1716
This is one of the many treasures in our archives @mancathedral.bsky.social
Within it is the signature of Thomas Clarkson, a campaigner for the abolition of slavery. Clarkson came to Manchester in 1787 and preached a pivotal sermon to a packed nave about the evils of the slave trade
Our recent PhD grad, Anna Budhi Thornton is leading 'How to Read the Bible' sessions at @mancathedral.bsky.social
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This afternoon we celebrated the winners of our 2025 Poetry Competition. We had contributions from all over the world and from people of all ages
The winning poems will be on display in the cathedral throughout the year
The nave of the cathedral lit up in blue
The nave of the cathedral lit in multiple colours
The nave of the cathedral lit in purple and blue to look like stained glass
If you get a chance, go to the Luminescence show @mancathedral.bsky.social. it's incredible and tells the story of Manchester and the cathedral beautifully through music and prose
#proudmanc #proudcathedralcanon
Twenty years ago today, 14th January 2006, the Dean was installed as our new Dean of Manchester
Below is the cover of the Order of Service of that special occasion
The first time I met Rogers, I didn't know who he was. I asked him what he did for a living and he said he was a caretaker.
I have always loved that.
The Dean and his wife Celia at the front of church giving thanks
Various people standing behind a table which has a special cake on it the Dean is right of centre
The Dean and his wife, Celia, cutting the cake
Large square cake with Dean of Manchester 20 years congratulations Rogers written on it
20 years ago this week, Dean Rogers Govender was installed as the Dean of Manchester. We were delighted to be joined by many dignitaries from the city for the morning service.
The order of service included a hymn that the Dean requested for his installation - Beauty for Brokenness
Photo of a large stable scene, lit up outside the cathedral.
Information about the organ recital. 2nd February at 6.45
If you come to the cathedral this month you will see the crib, which stays up until Candlemas, 2nd Feb, marking the end of the Christmas season
To mark Candlemas, our organist, Christopher Stokes, will give an organ recital - Olivier Messiaen's La Nativite du Seigneur. All welcome
The parish walks are back! Booking isn't essential -helps keep people informed in case of changes
Tues 3rd Feb
Mon 2nd March
Mon 13th Apr
Thurs 14th May
All walks: 10am meet at South Entrance. Max 2 hr walk, with a cafe stop
Longer walks planned June -Aug
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Photo of the healing window, stained glass
Clergy and Cancer
If you are a clergy person living with cancer and would like to talk to clergy friends with similar experiences, join our new group, meeting at the Cathedral on Tues 13 Jan 2026 at 2pm
For more info, email our cathedral chaplain Canon Marcia Wall: revdmarciawall@hotmail.co.uk
New Year, new Bible Study!
We are delighted that Dr Anna Budhi-Thornton will be leading a four week course on 'How to read the Bible'. The course is aimed at people in all stages of their faith lives
Sundays after the 10.30am service, beginning on 25th January
Come and join us next Sunday at 12.30 for a chance to learn more about the South Manchester Credit Union. All welcome, no need to book
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Photo of the healing window, stained glass
Clergy and Cancer
If you are a clergy person living with cancer and would like to talk to clergy friends with similar experiences, join our new group, meeting at the Cathedral on Tues 13 Jan 2026 at 2pm
For more info, email our cathedral chaplain Canon Marcia Wall: revdmarciawall@hotmail.co.uk
Dimly lit cathedral, the back of the voluntary choir is in the foreground. In the background is the congregation, many using their mobile phone torches for a rendition of O Holy Night
So many carol services happening in the cathedral at the moment! Last night our wonderful Voluntary Choir led family carols - getting everyone who came into the festive mood. Huge thanks to the singers, our organ scholar, Darrell, and our sub organist, Ben, for a beautiful evening
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Out of terrible tragedy, new beauty can sometimes emerge. West Windows, including St George Window (1972–95) - Manchester Cathedral In December 1940 Manchester Cathedral endured a German bombing attack that shattered all of its windowglass.
Out of terrible tragedy, new beauty can sometimes emerge. West Windows, including St George Window (1972–95) - Manchester Cathedral In December 1940 Manchester Cathedral endured a German bombing attack that shattered all of its windowglass.
Out of terrible tragedy, new beauty can sometimes emerge.
West Windows, including St George Window (1972–95) - Manchester Cathedral
In December 1940 the Cathedral endured a German bombing attack that shattered all of its windowglass.
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