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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 1d

Come visit our church from 10AM today as we host “760 Days of Sanctuary”- an exhibition exploring the Viraj Mendis anti-deportation and sanctuary campaign of the late 1980s.

This is part of The World Transformed Festival happening in Manchester this weekend! ✊

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 3d

Article from BBC news about Viraj Mendis and the new fantastic podcast series, "Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance" ✊

Viraj Mendis and the church at centre of deportation battle

Viraj Mendis sought the ancient right of sanctuary in the Church of the Ascension in Manchester.

www.bbc.co.uk

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 4d

New to contemplative services?

🕯 Fire & Gold offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect.

All are welcome.

Next date: 12th October

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DannyVE @dannyve.bsky.social · 6d

Good morning lovely Blue Sky people! Here’s to a happy and peaceful new week for all!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 6d

We had a wonderful evening this time last week at the launch of the much-awaited BBC Sounds podcast "Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance".
Thanks to all who came to support it!

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 8d

Today is World Animal Day - and our Church is no stranger to a furry friend dropping in on a Sunday morning!

This summer, we invited the incredible Noah's A.R.T to church for an animal-assisted therapy session! Their visit was reminder of how animals help us heal, connect, and thrive. <3

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 9d

Some photos of our ThisAbility festival in partnership with L'Arche!

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Vicks McQ 💖💫 @realfiremonkey.bsky.social · 13d

At the launch of this tonight 🤩🤩 All episodes released tomorrow. #BBCSounds #Sanctuary @hulmeascension.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - In Detail... - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of In Detail... on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 10d

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall

💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · 10d

A band of 13 ringers completed a double peal at #ExeterCathedral on Saturday, ringing 10,001 changes in eight hours and 12 minutes without a break

#bellringing #churchnews

Ringers complete eight-hour double peal at Exeter Cathedral with aching limbs

Cathedral is home to the second heaviest ring of bells hung for change ringing in the world

www.churchtimes.co.uk

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 13d

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: Fridays, 3rd October, 17th October and 31st October!

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 14d

The art of Play. Where welcome, creativity, and joy come alive - giving us a small, beautiful glimpse of God’s Kingdom here and now. 💛

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 15d

As part of The World Transformed Festival in Manchester, we're proud to host “760 Days of Sanctuary”- an exhibition exploring the Viraj Mendis anti-deportation and sanctuary campaign of the late 1980s.

Click on the link below for more information about the festival!

The World Transformed

In the face of Israel’s relentless genocide against Palestinians, the rise of the far-right in Britain and beyond, and the Labour government’s agenda of economic austerity and repression of protest, the left urgently needs a shared plan to resist and win.

theworldtransformed.org

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 16d

We’re delighted to announce that this coming Monday we will be hosting the launch of “Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance”, a new BBC Sounds podcast telling the remarkable story of Viraj Mendis and his time in sanctuary here at Ascension Church!

The story returns to where it all began. 🕊️✊

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 17d

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Marie has been nominated as one of Hulme’s Unsung Women Heroes!

Please join us in congratulating Marie on this honour. We’re so proud to see her celebrated for all she does! 💐👏

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Manchester Literature Festival @mcrlitfest.bsky.social · 23d

As always, we have another Festival jam-packed with fun times for your little readers. Here's what we have in store for your young ones, and activities that the whole family can enjoy together:

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

Father Azariah's 'Pause For Thought' on the theme of the week 'The Gift of Giving'.

Pause For Thought - Azariah France-Williams: "Paying it forward" - BBC Sounds

Azariah France-Williams on this week's theme 'The Gift of Giving'.

www.bbc.co.uk

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 24d

"I've learned that people will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel."

- Maya Angelou

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 26d

Join us every third Thursday of the month, 5:30pm–7:30pm at Ascension Church Hulme, for a warm and welcoming space to practise English, meet new people, and have a good laugh while you're at it.

Whether you're fluent, a complete beginner, or somewhere in between – everyone’s welcome!

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 27d

We are collecting Harvest donations until the first week of October!

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · 28d

Check out what Niamh's been up to at the Emerging Leader's Academy!

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

www.youtube.com

Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · Sep 12

Did you know that your forgotten foreign coins/notes can be turned into meals for hungry children?

We're currently collecting foreign currency for Mary's Meals, a charity helping children in some of the world's poorest countries.

Please use the envelopes on the table to donate. Thank you!

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Sep 10

Musician, Manchester, 1985, photo by Shirley Baker.

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Sep 10

Three girls, Manchester, 1965, photo by Shirley Baker.

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Ascension Church Hulme @hulmeascension.bsky.social · Sep 10

Great to see Llandudno's Beach Team still sharing the good news of Jesus. We had a lot of fun with the activities and were given some free books to read on the way home!