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Posts by Ascension Church Hulme
We're supporting A Million Acts of Hope, a week of action (13-20 May), to celebrate all those showing hope, compassion and kindness in the face of hate.
Could your church, #ChurchesTogether group and community get involved?
cte.org.uk/a-million-ac...
Join the hopefuls!
#MillionActsofHope
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THANK YOU HULME!
Our Bake Sale raised £187 for the church!
Every penny counts towards Saving Our Sanctuary - keeping our community hub open and maintained for years to come!
A few from the @togetheralliance.bsky.social march a couple of weeks ago!
Baking: the sweetest form of therapy!
This 'Icons of Hope' artwork is of Olive Morris, a fearless activist who stood up to racism, injustice, and inequality, and fought for the rights of her community with determination far beyond her years.
This Sunday is the second Sunday of the month...
That means it’s time for Fire & Gold!
✨ A contemplative Christian service designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and sit with God.
🕖 7–8pm | Ascension Church Hulme
Bring a friend or come solo — the space is yours.
A great opportunity to get an immersive tour of this much talked about exhibition!
This Sunday!
The Manchester Marathon is BACK on the 19th April when we will welcome over 40,000 runners passing our church - all aiming to achieve their personal goal of completing a marathon, as well as raising money for both local & national charities.
This artwork honours Bishop Mariann Budde, the first female bishop of the diocese who makes it her mission to remind the world that faith is not meant to be comfortable - it is first just, compassionate, and brave.
EARTHBEATS brought Hulme to life last Saturday with the best of great world music, food, and rhythm!
A big thank you to everyone who took part, performed and supported. Every donation went towards keeping our community space open and accessible to all!
Another fantastic free event coming up soon: a magical illustrated story with live piano music exploring creativity and hope.
Reserve your spot: 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-music-...
💛 Donations welcome for the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation
"What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action."
- Meister Eckhart
A grassy woodland slope studded with spring flowers, including anemones, daffodils and purple snakeshead fritillaries - a curious drooping bell with a pattern like snake scales.
Snakeshead fritillaries peaking now in the Fellows' Garden...
Munroe Bergdof is a model and transgender activist with a powerful voice for equality, dignity, and the right of every person to live as their true self.
This beautiful artwork in our gallery was made thanks to artist Iqra Tariq and the OT creative space.
Churches Together in Whalley Range, Moss Side & Hulme warmly invite you and your congregation to join us this Good Friday.
We’ll walk together through Alexandra Park, stopping along the way to hear the Passion story, pray, and sing.
Start: Claremont Rd
Finish: St Edmund’s, Whalley Range
Step inside the story of Viraj Mendis and join us for a guided tour of 760 Days in Sanctuary - an exhibition that brings this powerful moment in Manchester’s history back to life.
Bring your phone - you’ll need it to unlock parts of the experience.
Dates: Sunday, 5th April and Sunday, 3rd May
6 DAYS TO GO until Earthbeats!
Have you got your tickets yet? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/earthbeat-...
This Sunday from 6AM to 10AM, Father Azariah will be hosting the BBC Radio Manchester Faith Show.
It’s a lovely way to connect with local folks and flows out of the Viraj Mendis story podcast he recently took part in.
Hopefully see some of you on the airwaves - and then in church! 🙌🏾
This is Gustavo Gutiérrez, a priest and theologian who challenged the world to see faith not just as words, but as action alongside the poor and the oppressed.
He reminded us that justice isn’t an optional extra to belief; it’s at its heart.
Our Talent Show/Bingo winners!
"Nor will I then thy modest grace forget,
Chaste Snow-drop, venturous harbringer of Spring,
And pensive monitor of fleeting years!"
- William Wordsworth from ‘ To a Snow-Drop’ (1770-1850)
📸 by Marie Chan
We were invited to wonderful Iftar meal over the weekend and also given a tour, had some henna and a Q&A.
Thank you for your hospitality, Darul Amaan Mosque!
Look at this proud beauty.
St Andrew’s Church in Kyiv.
Built between 1747 and 1762 in the Baroque style, designed by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
Filmed today.
A few pictures from Sunday's International Women's Day event with 'Trailblazers! Women Of Greater Manchester'.
Thanks to Ali and Val for their fascinating history lesson. The work you do is tremendous!
A great opportunity for any budding young artists!