We very much look forward to welcoming Rev Matthew and his family to St Mary and St Clement churches.

Bishop David will lead the service of welcome for Rev Matthew on Sunday 21 April at 10.30 am at St Clement, Urmston. The service includes the Institution and licensing of Rev Matthew. The service will be followed by Refreshments.

At 6.00pm the same day at St Mary church, Archdeacon Karen will induct Rev Matthew as incumbent of St Mary. This service will also be Rev Matthew's first Eucharist in the parishes. Hot drinks and cake will be served after the service.

On this occasion, only, there will be no 10 am service at St Mary. This is to allow as many people as possible to support and welcome Rev Matthew and his family.

Everyone is warmly invited to join in these two services of celebration and welcome. We do hope families will join us too at the 10.30am service where there will be a family area within St Clements so young families can follow the service while their children have an activity pack( related to the service) alongside them.St. Mary the Virgin, Davyhulme, is a beautiful Grade 2 Listed building housing a thriving mainstream Anglican Church in the leafy suburbs of Manchester close to the Trafford Centre. Although we are an Anglican Church our doors are open to everyone, regardless of religious persuasion and all are most welcome to attend our services at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday (said Eucharist) and a Sunday ( all age Eucharist with live music and hymns). We are a Dementia Friendly Church. We have wheel chair access and a loop system. There is something of interest for everyone, and St. Mary’s has many families within it’s congregation with children and parents participating together.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer The Diocese of Manchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.