Candlemas Service of Light

A Candlemas Service of Light was held yesterday on Sunday 4 February at the Tynwald Church in St John’s.
Watch and Pray – Resources for Lent 2024

Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday 14 February (St Valentine’s Day) and the Church of England have produced some useful resources to support the season. “Watch and Pray challenges […]
Net Zero Carbon Roles
The Diocese is committed to the achievement of Net Carbon Zero and with support from the Church of England is now offering two roles to support this. The full details […]
Diocesan Fees Table 2024

The Diocesan Fees Table for use in 2024 agreed by Diocesan Synod at its November 2023 sitting is now available online and for download on the link below: Table of […]
Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Action Plan
The November Diocesan Synod agreed a Net Zero Carbon Action Plan. Further details can be found in the link below: Sodor and Man Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Action Plan – […]
Prayers of Love and Faith Now Available For Use

Selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples commended for use from Sunday 17 December. A selection of readings and prayers of […]
Removal of Bishop’s vote in Legislative Council and Tynwald

Earlier this year in June there was a lengthy debate in the Tynwald Court (both Houses together), when a motion from a member of the House of Keys was debated […]
Obituary – Joan Watson

We are sad to announce the death of Joan Watson, who died on 5 November aged 101. Joan was Reader Emeritus in our diocese who led a remarkable life as […]
Synod backs trial of special services asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples

Synod votes in favour of amended motion Special services of prayer and dedication asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should be introduced soon in the Church of England on […]
National Service of Remembrance