A wonderful day at @RochdaleStChads for the dedication of 10 new bells, beautifully named Pioneer, Gracie and Great Happiness, to name a few🔔 Thank you to @BishManchester for reminding us they will ring out in our community as a call to prayer across #Rochdale🤲🏽 #CommunitySpirit

First time I've dedicated a new ring of bells. St Chad's, Rochdale was the venue today, with the Mayor and Consort joining us, along with bellringers from across the region and beyond. The church is high on a hill, so the sound will carry well across the town.

Great celebrations at @RochdaleStChads today. Harvest followed by a service wheb we were joined by @BishManchester to dedicate and name our Bells @DioManchester @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleMayor @RochdaleNews @RochdaleOnline

We are having a bell dedication service on the 6th of October led by the Bishop of Manchester. All Welcome to join us for this joyful occasion @DioManchester @RochValleyRadio @RochdaleNews @RochdaleOnline @BishManchester @BishMiddleton @RochdaleOnline @RochdaleCouncil

Joyful Pentecost Eucharist at St Chad’s @RochdaleParish. Very excited to be bless their new ring of bells which will now be hoisted into place & ring out across Rochdale. Giving thanks for all who have contributed to making it possible & for all bellringers.

Arrived at church this morning to find a part of the town’s heritage vandalised. Last used in 1822, and not something we’d advocate today, but a great talking point. @RochdaleOnline @RochdaleCouncil @JEMsoc @DioManchester

The next series of Dying to Talk begins next month, all are welcome to join us, for one session, a few or all. @DioManchester @BishMiddleton @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleOnline @HWRochdale @CAS_rochdale @RochdaleTown @manchester_scp @SpringhillHosp #DyingMatters

Wonderful to welcome so many to our ‘Come and Sing’ day. Stainer’s ‘Crucifuxion’ has set the perfect tone for our journey into Holy Week. With grateful thanks to @OcPhilip @Philmus22 and all the behind the scenes team. Looking forward to next year @DioManchester @BoltonParish

A great time with St Peter’s primary school. 3 visits and a whole school through our doors for a time of worship to journey through Holy Week using some delicious Easter food! Great singing, scripture and prayers led by the students. What a blessing they are to our community 😇

Thanks you so much to the amazing church community and volunteers too! Think that was the quickest and most efficient pack-down ever witnessed! What an amazing and beautiful building you have too…so perfectly kept! Thanks so much for hosting us …So welcoming!@RochdaleParish 🩵

They were! Something for all ages…what a lovely event 🩵 🍌

Some fantastic speakers (and singers) at the Fairtrade event here at St Chad’s. Lots about raising awareness, working as a global family to make changes that create a fairer future for all. @GraceREThomas @FairTradeCentre @StMBamford @stlukesce @FairtradeLancs @DioManchester

Our @coopuk Member Pioneers & Ops Manager @DellaMcDonald18 out in force today at Fairtrade Fairer Futures event #Rochdale where I held our “Join In Live” finding out members’ priorities on our ethical & sustainable trading. Over 250 attended with 40 odd great conversations! 🩵

Headed over the Pennines to @FairtradeLancs event! So good to catch up with Fairtrade friends and eat cake 🍰 It’s great to be in a room full of passionate people taking little steps to change the world 👣🌎 @AllsFairTours @LINSGREATERMAN1 @FairtradeUK

The Fairtrade Fair at St Chad’s is in full swing: there is still plenty of time to drop in. Smoothie bikes, choirs, children’s art and craft,stalls with much more than chocolate! Free entry, all welcome! @FairtradeUK @DioManchester @RochdaleOnline @RochdaleCouncil @BishMiddleton

📣📣Fair Trade event tomorrow supported by ⁦@coopuk⁩ with ⁦@RochdaleParish⁩ don’t miss it #fairtrade

Come along and join us as we journey through Holy Week to Easter. @stmaryinthebaum @RochdaleStChads @StLukesDeeplish @DioManchester @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleOnline @manchester_scp

On 3rd of March @RochdaleTown Hall reopens and 11.15 am @RochdaleStChads celebrates the 830th anniversary of ministry Rochdale with @BishMiddleton All Welcome @DioManchester @ORTOA3 @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleOnline @stmaryinthebaum @RochdaleMayor @RochdaleCouncil

Come and Sing Stainer's Crucifixion with us on 23rd March or listen to the public concert at 3pm. Details of how to book are on the poster. @DioManchester @BishMiddleton @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleOnline @stmaryinthebaum @YourTrustRdale @RochdaleTown @RochdaleMusic @ORTOA3

All welcome to join us tomorrow for our Bereavement Support Group. Valentine's Day can be difficult if you are missing someone we are here to support you if you need it. 10 am till 12 pm @RochdaleStChads @DioManchester @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleOnline @RochdaleMind