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Upcoming Events
This page lists details of some of the upcoming events under the Hope2008 banner in Greater Manchester. Please scroll down through the various articles to discover the exciting things you and your church or organisation can get involved in. Although we can not feature every event happening for Hope 2008 in Greater Manchester please still let us know what you are doing under the Hope banner.
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Prayer for the City 2008
In the year of Hope, prayer is going to be vital to the ongoing action throughout 2008. There is no better time than right now to unite under the banner of Hope to pray for Greater Manchester and Macclesfield. Since the 12th century Manchester Cathedral has been a focal point for all Christianity in Manchester and once again this evening will provide an opportunity for a blend of all traditions and denominations to unite in Manchester Cathedral for praise and intercession to see God's kingdom come in Manchester as it is in heaven.
On Tuesday, November the 18th the last City Wide prayer event returned to Manchester Cathedral to celebrate all that has happened in the Hope year and for the events that are still to happen. The evening was entitled 'A Celebration of Hope' and the evening provided a chance to reflect upon the successes of the year, the high points and to remember the blessing of God throughout the year. Over 200 people came together for this opportunity to join with people from all across Greater Manchester to give thanks for the Hope year and to acknowledge the impact its had on Greater Manchester as a whole.
The prayer event recognised the impact Hope2008 had upon Greater Manchester and the catalyst it had been for increased mission, increased prayer and increased unity. At the prayer event plans for Hope in Greater Manchester to continue throughout 2009 were announced in recognition of the need to continue the good work started in 2008. In view of this the next united prayer event at Manchester Cathedral was announced to be held on Tuesday, March the 10th 2009. Watch this space for more details!
For futher information call the Hope in Greater Manchester office on 0161 946 2332 or email info@hopemanchester.com
On March the 11th Manchester Cathedral once again hosted a unique evening of worship and prayer incorporating all different styles and servants from across the city. The evening started with a minutes silence in rememberance of Michael Todd. The theme of the evening was 'Hope - the story so far' and there were focuses on various events that have already happened with prayers of thanksgiving and a forward look at what is to come supported by prayers of expectation. The night was rounded off by another significant time focussing on praying for others with the lighting of candles to represent taking light and hope out to our societies and communities.
Due to popular demand Hope in Greater Manchester decided to arrange a special summer prayer for the city event in July. Once again Manchester Cathedral was the venue and the theme for the evening was salvation. It was a poignant evening to reflect and pray for those who we want to see come to know God. Origami doves with prayers and those names were made and displayed in the Cathedral as a representation and commitment to pray for individuals. The evening provided a gateway into the next Hope high point which is Hope Explored and here in Manchester starting to get ready for The Game of Life with J John in September. |
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Hope...Unleashed!!!
Hope has been Unleashed in Greater Manchester's high schools throughout 2008. Starting in Macclesfield in January, 7 gigs later it finished in Manchester's Apollo in November to a packed auditorium of 3,500 people. The bands that went into the schools throughout the year, thebandwithnoname, LZ7, BlushUK and Twelve24 gave some amazing performances and our thanks goes out to them for all their hard work.
So what next? Unleashed 2009? That's right Hope Unleshed will be back next year with the bands going into more schools than ever before. Unleashed will be back touring round Greater Manchester bigger and better than before and all the bands will be there with new material and new sets. Coming to a venue near you in 2009!
Be blown away by watching the Hope Unleashed Promo Video
Keep checking the website for further details and future dates!
For photos of the Unleashed gigs and more go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/breatheonline/collections/72157604258966443/
  
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Heaven-sent Santas Run with Hope
Forty-nine 'Santas' aged from 5 to 75 invaded the streets of Prestwich and Kersal in Greater Manchester on Saturday 22nd November for a two-mile fun run. The event, which was part of the HOPE 2008 year of united church activities, was organised by Geoff Williams from St Paul's, Kersal and St Andrew's, Carr Clough, Prestwich. Runners were sponsored in aid of the Christian charity Barnabus which works with homeless people in Manchester city centre.
Geoff said: "We really wanted to do something positive in this HOPE year to highlight and support the excellent work that Barnabus does with homeless men and women in Manchester. The Santa fun run was a great way to do this, to raise much needed funds and to have a lot of fun at the same time!"
Runner and Mum, Ruth Saunders ran with her children: Alice, aged 7 and Jacob, aged 9, all dressed as Santa of course, she said: "I was a bit embarrassed about being seen out in public dressed as Santa but motorists just kept beeping their car horns and waving, there were even whole busloads of passengers waving as they passed us - it turned out to be a really good laugh and the atmosphere was brilliant!"
Rector of the parish, Rev Lisa Battye, who is always game for a laugh, happily swapped her clerical robes for a Santa suit to join the fun. She said: "There was a real spirit of joy throughout the entire event. It was a great way of demonstrating God's love for the world, by supporting those in greatest need whilst enjoying a good laugh with friends old and new."
Anyone interested in supporting the work of Barnabus should visit www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk.
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