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The Northern Diocese of the Free Church of England is a family of churches rooted in the Anglican tradition, serving communities across the North of England and the Isle of Man. United by a shared faith and purpose, we are committed to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Learn MoreWe invite you to be part of what God is doing across the Northern Diocese. Join us, at your nearest church, as we share the hope of Jesus Christ, build communities of faith, and reach out with His love to the world around us.
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Latest Diocesan News
New Company Secretary for the FCE
March 1, 2023
The Rev’d Dr Robert (Bob) Stephen, currently Rector of Handsworth in the Diocese of Birmingham, has been offered and has accepted the position of Company Secretary of the Free Church of England Central Trust and will be the nominee for the position of General Secretary at the Convocation in May. He will begin half time … Read more
Ordinations in Lockdown
January 7, 2021
It is a matter of thanksgiving to God, that, even during the pandemic, there has been a steady stream of men entering the ordained ministry. Normally ordinations are large events with family and friends of the candidate joining the congregation for what is a very significant moment in his life. Pandemic restrictions have meant that … Read more
Diocesan Publications
November 1, 2020
1.Information Leaflets At the Northern Clergy Conference in March 2020 the need for some literature explaining our identity and mission was discussed. During one of the clergy Zoom meetings that took place when pandemic restrictions came into force, it was agreed to produce some information leaflets to be available in our churches once they started … Read more
Church planting conference
October 1, 2020
When Canon Dan Alger of Always Forward, the church planting arm of the Anglican Church in North America, visited the UK in October 2019 and helped us begin the journey towards being a church planting Diocese, it was envisaged that he would return in October 2020 to help us continue the process. Covid restrictions have … Read more