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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 22h

A pleasure welcoming the Reverend Clove (non-stipendiary) priest last Sunday ❤️🙏🏼

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hulme friends, and anyone else seeking stillness and prayer: take an hour for yourself in sacred community. Next date: 11th October

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You don’t need to be “good at art” to have a creative life! You need space, support, and somewhere that feels like home. That’s why Home From Home exists. 🟣 Free women’s creativity group | Fortnightly Fridays, 6–8pm Next dates: Friday the 2nd and 16th of October

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Building Brighter Futures Together is running free arts and crafts clubs for children aged 6–11, with sessions designed to help young people make friends, try new activities and build confidence. Free to attend and no booking needed, just turn up.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New to the area or lived here for years? Come and find some Common Ground! 📅 Saturday 26 September, 11am–3pm 📍 Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley Street, M15 5RG ☕ Light snacks and refreshments provided Know someone who’d enjoy this? Pass it on!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Something new for young people in Hulme ⚽🙌 Hulme Youth Club is now running at Ascension Church for ages 5–16, every Wednesday and Friday from 6–7:30pm.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Occupational hazard of working for a church: even your holidays somehow involve nuns. Our Comms Manager Joanna spent a week at the Edinburgh Fringe helping crew Nuns of Fury, a comedy rock musical about a gang of crime-fighting sisters.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The new Just Peace Coalition brings together churches/Christian organisations, responding to the call of Palestinian Christians for prayer to be accompanied by action. We're invited to learn, live differently & act for justice and peace for Palestinians and Israelis alike. justpeacecoalition.com

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New to Manchester? Far from family? You’re not alone. Home From Home is a free creativity group for women - a place to feel welcome, speak your language (whatever that is), and make something with your hands and heart. Next date: Friday, 18th September

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A little bit of Ascension made it to Greenbelt this year 💚 A couple of our congregation spent the Bank Holiday weekend at Boughton House for four days of faith, music, ideas, worship and, by all accounts, plenty of mud. A few photos from the weekend 📸

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A peaceful hour to breathe, reflect, and connect. All welcome. Next date: 13th September!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A little something for those at Fresh Start Sunday yesterday! 🎨

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Father Azariah's latest Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2 - wishing all the very best to our educators and students, and to everyone stepping into a fresh start this September. 🙌

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BBC Radio 2 - Pause For Thought, Reverend Azariah France-Williams: "Try something else on the menu"

Reverend Azariah France-Williams on this week's theme 'My First Day'.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We’re really pleased to welcome First Kick Foundation to Ascension Church for Hulme's new youth club! The club offers a safe, welcoming space to have fun, make friends, build confidence and feel part of the community.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A four-part course from Co-Operation Manchester & Seeds for Change! **Please note: the poster has the September date wrong. It should be Thursday 24 September, not 25 September.** Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/tools-for-…

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Today marks two years since the death of Viraj Mendis, a lifelong activist and courageous defender of refugees, asylum seekers and the Tamil people. Rest in power, Viraj Mendis. 1956–2024

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

What a lovely afternoon at Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens! 🌷 Thank you to everyone who came along, and especially to Rev Rebecca for leading our walk.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Join us for a relaxing day of fellowship in the beautiful Lake District! To book your place, contact Marie on 07726 936557.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

No booking needed, just come along. 💜

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Church Summer Picnic – Sunday, 9th August! Join us after the service for a relaxed afternoon at Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens in Didsbury. 🌦️ If it rains, we'll rearrange. We'd love to see you there! 💚

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A very special hello to everyone at Ascension from our friends at St Mary’s, Cayon! 👋❤️

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

A few photos from yesterday’s People’s Emergency Briefing at The Ascension! Special thanks to all our volunteers and contributors who made the day possible.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Today at The Ascension! Join us from 11am for refreshments, with the People’s Emergency Briefing screening starting at 11.30am. Come along for the film, discussion, lunch and practical next steps on the climate and nature crisis. Walk-ins welcome.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A lovely morning at Ascension yesterday as we welcomed Fr Joash Thomas and Dom Budhi-Thornton for a brilliant conversation around faith, justice and Fr Joash’s book, The Justice of Jesus.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This Sunday, we’re delighted to welcome Fr Joash Thomas for a presentation and discussion around his new book, The Justice of Jesus. Join us over coffee as Fr Joash shares reflections from the book and opens up conversation around colonisation, liberation, faith and what justice asks of us now.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Please bring any household batteries to church for Reverend Rebecca, and we will make sure they are recycled safely. Batteries do not belong in any of your bins at home. Even ones that seem “dead” can still cause fires if they are crushed or damaged in general waste or recycling!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

What an incredible afternoon at 'Originals'! We welcomed almost 150 people through the doors and raised an amazing £933.45 for the Save Our Sanctuary campaign!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for an evening of conversation, reflection and shared learning as we explore different faith perspectives on migration and discuss how we can contribute positively to supporting refugees in our communities. Book your tickets here: RefugeeWeekDialogue.eventbrite.co.uk

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Cody Coyne (he/him) @unimuse.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I'm gutted I can't make this, so if you can, get there, and share in some great music and community!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Skip to 1:24:40 to hear Father Azariah talk about his inspiration for yesterday's brilliant 'Originals' concert!

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Simone Riley - 14/06/2026 - BBC Sounds

Join Simone Riley for faith stories and the morning news.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

'Originals' is tomorrow! If you haven't bought your tickets yet, there's still time! Click this link to get yours: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/originals-a-…

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Looking for an affordable office space in South Manchester with a story to tell? We're offering a furnished office for up to eight people at Ascension Church, Hulme - a unique workspace in a building with deep roots in Manchester's community history and the 1980s Sanctuary movement.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

760 Days in Sanctuary Guided Tours are back! As part of Hulme Is Where The Art Is!, we're delighted to offer two more free guided tours of 760 Days in Sanctuary at Ascension.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Quick notice: There will NOT be a Fire and Gold this month. The next one will be July 12th!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

In 2 weeks' time we'll be welcoming you to Originals - an afternoon of uplifting live music from Azariah France-Williams and friends! 🎟 Pay as you feel (£5–£30 suggested donation) 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/originals-a-…

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation, when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. Mary sings the Magnificat – a song of praise, justice, hope and transformation. "It is at once the most passionate, the wildest, one might say, the most revolutionary Advent hymn ever sung."

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

For generations, Christian Aid has stood alongside people facing poverty, injustice and crisis. At a time when so many people are struggling across the world, that work matters more than ever. If you can support the work of Christian Aid, please do: 👉 caw.christianaid.org.uk/challenge-20...

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Happy World Baking Day, everyone! We have a few cake-making enthusiasts in our congregation so we thought we'd share a few of our favourite bakes from this year. 🍰

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

You remember the passage: Where two or three gather together in My name... eventually! 😅 Please donate some pennies to the cause if you can (we promise it won't go in the local pay phone!! 😂) caw.christianaid.org.uk/challenge-2…

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Christian Aid @christianaiduk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Thank you so much for your support team 💗 #CAWeek26

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Well… nobody can accuse the Hulme Ascension bike team of only showing up for the sunshine. If you’d like to support the team, you can donate here: caw.christianaid.org.uk/challenge-2…

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Big Brekkie! 🥐☕ A massive THANK YOU to all our volunteers and everyone who supported the event. If you would like to support @christianaiduk.bsky.social, you can do so here: caw.christianaid.org.uk/challenge-2…

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

And we’re off again… The Hulme Ascension team has officially kicked off this year’s Christian Aid Week 70k Challenge with our FIRST bike ride of the campaign 💪 If you’d like to support the challenge, you can donate via: caw.christianaid.org.uk/challenge-2…

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Fire and Gold is our monthly Sunday evening opportunity for stillness and Christian contemplation. The hour starts with the lighting of candles and a blessing, and then offers a chance to reflect, contemplate, and connect with God. We end with a time of quietness together. Next date: 10th May!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This beautiful portrait honours Sarojini Naidu, the first Governor of United Provinces, after India's independence. She was a freedom fighter and a poet for justice known as the 'Nightingale of India'.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Edna and Jim have been sprucing up the foyer this week! 🍃

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A massive congratulations to our very own Rachel for completing the Manchester Marathon last weekend. Her and her friends raised over £6000 for The Christie! Well done, Rachel! 🤩

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

The Radical Reading Room & Anti-Racist Archive are launching a space that's all about conversation, reflection and connection: Living Memories in Pursuit of Healing Justice It’s a thoughtful space for people with a desire to share stories, question things properly, and maybe even disagree agreeably

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