People, Places and Prayers

We have a number of forthcoming events in the life of our Diocese which mark the beginning of exciting new ministries. While everyone is welcome at all these services of […]
Christian Aid launches emergency appeal for Libya

Thousands of people have died and thousands more are missing following the devastating floods which swept away entire neighbourhoods in Libya’s port city of Derna. In a bid to help […]
Crown Nominations Commission

Following the earlier announcement of the retirement of the Rt Rev Peter Eagles, Bishop of Sodor and Man from the 31 October 2023 the process to seek who will be […]
Assisted Dying: Standing in the Gap

Diocesan Prayer Diary for September 2023

The Diocesan Prayer Diary for September 2023 is now available for online use, download and print from the links below. September 2023 Prayer Diary (Word) September 2023 Prayer Diary (PDF) […]
Recent Violence Against Christians in Pakistan

It is deeply troubling to hear the news of violence against Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan. This has included the burning of churches – some 20 or more at the last […]
Energy Footprint Tool – step by step guide for churches

The deadline for churches to log their carbon emissions for 2022 using the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) has been extended until 31st August 2023. Thank you to those churches who […]
Diocesan Harvest Appeal 2023

Harvest Festival helps us to celebrate many things: the successful gathering in crops, gratitude for our food, the work of those who farm the land and the careful stewardship of […]
Stained Glass Summer: join in on social media

Encourage people to visit your local church building this summer by taking part in Stained Glass Summer! What is Stained Glass Summer? Many parish churches are full of beauty and […]
Obituary – The Reverend Alec Smith

The Reverend Alec Smith – 1929~2023 The Reverend Alec Smith former Vicar of St Thomas’, Douglas, died on 16 July 2023, aged 94. He had been admitted to the Coronary […]