The Right Revd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester is pleased that His Majesty King Charles III has approved the appointment of the Revd Elizabeth Devall as Incumbent of Chadderton, St Matthew with St Luke to be held in plurality with St Anne, Royton.

Revd Liz's last service at St Mark, Heyside will be Sunday, 8th September ahead of pastoral re-organisation for St Mark's Church.

Everyone at St Matthew and St Luke is looking forward to welcoming Revd Liz with a Service of Welcome being held on Wednesday, 25th September at 7:30 pm.

Please keep all parishes involved in this period of transition in your prayers over the coming months.