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How a Railway Chaplain makes a Bigger Difference

First published on: 6th June 2019

When we met Mike Roberts earlier this year, we were struck on how he makes a bigger difference in his role as a Railway Chaplain. Railway Chaplaincy has been in existence since 1881.


How do we create bigger opportunities to develop a justice agenda for our city?

First published on: 6th June 2019

Ahead of this year's Micah Lecture on 10 June, Ellen Loudon, Director of Social Justice asks us to look at what might we do she told us, “Community Organising is an approach to social action that could be useful for your social justice work”. 


Investing in the church in Wigan

First published on: 5th June 2019

As the Church Commissioners formally consult with interested members of the public on our proposals to organise church in a different way in Wigan, we explain what the consultation is about and why it shows we believe in Wigan.


Josephine Butler Awards 2019

First published on: 30th May 2019

Held at Liverpool Cathedral's Lady Chapel on 29 May, this year's Josephine Butler awards were presented to three to organisations and three to individuals. 


Welcoming refugees into our church communities

First published on: 30th May 2019

When we think of the many things refugees have lost - family, friends, homes, community, employment it's difficult to know exactly how to respond. Ahead of World Refugee Sunday, we spoke to Margaret Roche one of the founding members of SHARe Knowsley.


Plans for support hub for drug and alcohol addiction in Wigan

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Five years in the making, the vision of one of our churches to build their own support hub for drug and alcohol addiction is close to becoming reality.


Bishop Bev highlights Facial Equality

First published on: 23rd May 2019

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General Synod By-Election Papers

First published on: 20th May 2019

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St James' House on the path to becoming a registered Eco Church

First published on: 19th May 2019

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Together we can change the world for the better and make a bigger difference int

First published on: 16th May 2019

As Christian Aid week draws to a close, we conclude our series with an article from Ellen Louden who visited South Africa last November with Christian Aid.

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