Northern Diocese

Launch of New Diocesan Websites

The Free Church of England is pleased to announce the successful launch of two newly developed diocesan websites for the Northern and Southern Dioceses. This development marks … Read more

The Bishop’s Riding

After his consecration at the end of July 2025, Bishop Matthew, Assistant Bishop for the Northern Diocese, embarked on a Bishop’s Riding – a tour … Read more

Northern Diocese Synod

The whole geographical spread of the Northern Diocese – from the Isle of Man in the west, to Sheffield and York in the east, and … Read more

News from the Northern Diocese

We’ve had some really encouraging times recently in the Northern Diocese. At our recent Clergy Day, as well as sharing in a news roundup, fellowship, … Read more

Christmas at St George’s

St George’s Carol Service Here are a few pictures from the heartwarming Carol Service featuring the Darwen Brass Band. Their beautiful performances filled the room … Read more

Northern Diocese News Roundup

On Thursday 3rd October, Clergy, Readers, and Ordinands from around the Diocese gathered together at Holy Trinity Oswaldtwistle for a day of consultation, fellowship, planning, and … Read more

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God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.

C. S. Lewis

Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you. Fight the good fight of faith, and God will give you spiritual mercies.

George Whitefield

It is also our apostolic mission to enable all our people to develop into effective ambassadors of Christ in the Church and in the world.

Bishop John Fenwick

Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.

Billy Graham