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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 19/03/2026

Archbishop Stephen @www.archbishopofyork.org, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social, Bishop Mark, and those gathered learned more about how this choral music project, in collaboration with St Martin-in-the-Fields, supports the ministry of our parishes. #LordsPrayerTour #FaithintheNorth

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 19/03/2026

Archbishop Stephen @www.archbishopofyork.org and Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social met clergy and lay leaders involved in intercultural mission, gaining an insight into how our churches support international congregations and nurture diverse worshipping communities.

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Rights Community Action @rightscommaction.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Is the Government starting to listen? In the Lords debate on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, the Minister responded to @bishmanchester.bsky.social that the Government would be “more than happy” to meet and discuss these issues further.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 29/01/2026

Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social spoke in the Lords yesterday urging the Government to give long‑term funding certainty to the UK’s specialist music and dance schools.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 01/12/2025

Today on #WorldAIDSDay, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social raised a vital issue in the House of Lords asking what plans the government have to support children who lose both of their parents as a result of AIDS.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 30/11/2025

Today, as Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social celebrates 25 years of ministry as a bishop, he launches our diocesan strategy – a vision for our future shaped by months of prayer, consultation, and collaboration within our communities. Bishop David explains here: youtu.be/j4-vsRfI_BI?...

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Launching our Strategy

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 04/11/2025

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

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 06/11/2025

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

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 03/11/2025

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.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 02/10/2025

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

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 30/06/2025

In his Thought for the Day this morning, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social reflected on the courage it takes to change direction when faced with new truths -whether in politics, faith, or life.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 26/06/2025

In the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social welcomed the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, stressing the urgent need for more social homes at affordable rents.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 10/06/2025

Speaking in the House of Lords on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social expressed his support for the Bill and the opportunity it presents to address adverse childhood experiences.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 22/05/2025

Today we mark the eighth anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack, which claimed 22 lives and left many others seriously injured. We pray for all those affected; for bereaved families and friends; for those who were injured and for the people of Manchester as we grieve and remember.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 15/05/2025

The first amendment seeks to extend the Decent Homes Standard to all temporary accommodation provided under the Housing Act 1996. Currently, over 117,000 households—including many families with children—are living in temporary accommodation. @bishmanchester.bsky.social

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 01/05/2025

“My Lords, on these benches, we take very seriously our ministry with and among children in our churches, and in our many church schools" Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social emphasised the need for care leavers to receive a universal offer of support—covering housing, education, and health.

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Bishop David Advocates for Children and Care Leavers in House of Lords

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 30/04/2025

Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social opened the morning with prayer, worship was led by Ni-Cola Scott and Shades Ambassadors from Bishop Bridgeman School. Applications are now open for Shades Workers and a Racial Justice Programme Lead. Apply here www.manchester.anglican.org/vacancies/la...

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Lay vacancies - Diocese of Manchester

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Church of England in Parliament @churchstate.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

The Bishop of Manchester @bishmanchester.bsky.social will be the next Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, it has been announced today. He will succeed the Bishop of St Albans, who is retiring at the end of May. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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Bishop of Manchester to be Convenor of the Lords Spiritual | The Church of England

Bishop David Walker to take over the role when the Bishop of St Albans, Alan Smith, retires at the end of May.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 21/04/2025

It was with great sorrow that we heard the news of the death of Pope Francis this morning. Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him in this statement. Read in full here www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-...

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Bishop David's Message on the Death of Pope Francis - Diocese of Manchester

It was with great sorrow that we heard the news of the death of Pope Francis this morning. The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him.

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Starting tomorrow, then every weekday next week, you can listen to my Easter reflections and prayers based around seasonal foods. Catch them on the BBC Sounds app or (for early birds) at 0543 each morning on Radio 4.

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Here’s a link, via BBC Sounds, to my #ThoughtForTheDay about the Gaza hospital bombing, as broadcast on Radio 4 this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Thought for the Day - Rt Rev Dr David Walker - BBC Sounds

15 APR 25

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Arrived at Media City ready to broadcast my #ThoughtForTheDay at around 0745. I'll be reflecting on the bombing of the Anglican hospital in Gaza.

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Back in the BBC mini studio at Media City UK, ready to broadcast my Thought for the Day on Radio 4 Today around 0745.

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Alastair McIntosh @alastairmci.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Important bottom line here in the Church Times report on the Quaker police raid: the Bishop of Manchester has tabled a question in the House of Lords asking the Govt about “the implications … for religious and democratic freedoms.” Thanks @bishmanchester.bsky.social 🙏🏼👍

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Church of England in Parliament @churchstate.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Following the police raid on a Quaker Meeting House in London last week, the @bishmanchester.bsky.social has tabled questions to the Government.

Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the police raid on a Quaker meeting house on 27 March for religious and democratic freedoms.

Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of (1) the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, and (2) the Public Order Act 2023, on the right to peaceful protest.

Times headline and first lines of article dated Saturday 29 March 2025: "Met Police smash down door of Quaker meeting house to arrest activists. Twenty officers handcuffed six women and took them to the police station in what is thought to be the first raid on a meeting house.

More than 20 Metropolitan Police officers broke down the front door of a Quaker meeting house to arrest six women who had met to discuss climate change and Gaza."

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Here’s a link to my 3 minute piece on Radio 4 Today this morning, reflecting on Christian hope, battling for justice, and my prostate cancer. Thanks to those who have already sent me kind messages. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Thought for the Day - Rt Rev Dr David Walker - BBC Sounds

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Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Hi, my name is Rachel. I am a senior cleric in the Church of England, an award-winning poet, theologian, and broadcaster. I am also trans and I love this truth. The world’s trans community is scared at the moment but we refuse to be invisible. See me and my siblings! #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility

RM smiling broadly at TS Eliot Prizegiving Event, the Wallace Collection January 2025

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Join me Monday around 0745 on BBC Radio 4 for my latest #ThoughtForTheDay , or catch up later on BBCSounds.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 25/03/2025

During a debate about the conflict in Gaza, @bishmanchester.bsky.social asked what the Government can do to ensure that we do not lose sight of the issues facing Palestinian farmers in the West Bank at this time.

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Church of England in Parliament @churchstate.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

A Bill by @bishmanchester.bsky.social to improve support for care leavers completed its passage through the Lords today, and moves to the Commons. Bishop David thanked Peers for their support. www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-...

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Peers Support Bishop David's Private Members' Bill - Diocese of Manchester

The Bill aims to close the financial gap between those under 25 who have lived in care and those over 25.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Today the @bishmanchester.bsky.social 's Universal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill will complete its third reading and move to the House of Commons. You can read the Bill here: bills.parliament.uk/publications/5…

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Yesterday the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill completed its crucial Report Stage in the House of Lords. All attempts to water it down were defeated. In due course, churches will need a plan for what to do in the event of a Terrorist incident taking place. It should not prove onerous.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Today the @bishmanchester.bsky.social's Bill to equalise the treatment of care leavers and acess to support from Universal Credit reaches Committee Stage in the House of Lords. No amendments proposed, so it will pass to Third Reading.

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Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

What a joy to come home to two contributor copies of this amazing project - a #Bible aimed at children which takes on board all the best of biblical scholarship, inc feminist, womanist, queer, disabled, global etc theology and be engaging for kids. Honoured to be in here with some amazing writers.

Front cover of God’s Stories: An Illustrated Storybook Bible by the Bible for Normal People

Contents page for God’s Stories part 2 inc chapter by RM

First page of intro of a God’s Stories, with opening statement ‘the Bible is weird’

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 24/02/2025

Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social said, “We stand in unity with our Catholic brothers and sisters, trusting that God's grace will guide and comfort Pope Francis in his time of illness. May God's healing presence surround him, granting him strength and peace.”

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Another, kinder explanation is that the secular leaders are facing the town hall, Fraser is facing his cathedral.

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Ok. So clearly this letter isn't meant for me, but who is the "Other David Walker"?

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 14/02/2025

During a debate in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk yesterday to remember #HolocaustMemorialDay, @bishmanchester.bsky.social noted: "If we are to stand firm against the evils of fascism and other extreme ideologies as we must... it is essential that we remember the past."

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

BREAKING: France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK sign a joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty & demanding a role in the peace talks. This is leadership. It’s also unprecedented. A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.

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FRANCE, GERMANY, POLAND, ITALY, SPAIN, UNITED KINGDOM EU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY

We are ready to enhance our support for Ukraine.
We commit to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's war of aggression.
We share the goal to keep supporting Ukraine until a just, comprehensive and lasting peace is reached.
A peace that guarantees the interest of Ukraine and our own.
We are looking forward to discussing the way ahead together with our American allies.
Our shared objectives should be to put Ukraine in a position of strength. Ukraine and Europe must be part of any negotiations.
Ukraine should be provided with strong security guarantees.
A just and lasting peace in Ukraine is a necessary condition for a strong transatlantic security.
We recall that the security of the European continent is our common responsibility. We are therefore working together to strengthen our collective defense capabilities.

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Lovely catch up session over supper last night with Lemn Sissay. Sharing what we do to support care leavers, and the joys of being public speakers. A good chill after a day in @synodnews.bsky.social

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

In the @synodnews.bsky.social safeguarding debate today, I took the view that none of the main votes should fail simply because there was not a majority in the House of Bishops for them. Hence I voted for the main Amendment that passed and for the final Motion.

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Diocese of Manchester @manchester.anglican.org · 11/02/2025

In the @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social, @bishmanchester.bsky.social explained the need for volunteers to have access to quality training on their responsibilities under the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill / Martyn's Law, without small organisations facing undue expense. youtu.be/6xLfOIs-iDw

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Bishop David asks for training for volunteers under new Terrorism Bill

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Someone has left a bowl of chocolates in the Bishops' Robing Room at Synod. Nice to receive such a kind gesture.

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