OK, let me declare an interest: I attend this church regularly and have done for many years. But I…read moreknow I'm not alone in saying this is a good church, a welcoming family, a vibrant, worshipping community, and a place where it is easy to belong. There are actually four worship centres in the parish -- at St Peter's itself and on Johnson Fold, in Barrow Bridge and in Smithills -- and there are three services on Sundays at St Peter's (a family-friendly service at 9:30, a quieter service at 11:00 and a longer service at 6:30). If think that's a lot, you'd be right: this is one of the biggest Anglican churches (if not the biggest) in Manchester, and organising everything that happens is a major task! There's a big, smart Parish Centre just down the road from St Peter's -- a very useful resource for the local community -- and as you might expect, there's a lot going on both during the day and in the evenings. In particular there's a good deal of Youth Work -- indeed, the church has just appointed a Youth Minister to oversee what's going on. Worship at the church itself is fairly low with modern songs very much the order of the day at most services; and the theology is unashamedly evangelical. All in all, I'm very happy to be involved here; if you're looking for a busy, family church you could do a lot worse than see whether St Peter's might be what you're looking for.

We attended a friends wedding today at the Gurdwara. This is a big Gurdwara easily fitting in 400…read morepeople in the main prayer hall. It's in the old Prospect Hall and has some intricate design work on the ceiling. There is also a large Langar hall, classrooms and a fitness centre.

Background of Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev Ji The Gurdwara…read morebuilding was originally a church, but was bought and transformed into a Gurdwara in 1969. The Gurdwara was named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji. At the time, the Gurdwara was one of the biggest in the UK. The Sangat (congregation) grew very rapidly as this was one of only 2 Gurdwaras in Bradford. The Hall was often full to capacity between 1975 and 1978; and a lot of good work was undertaken with children many becoming proficient in reading Gurbani (the Sikh scriptures). Punjabi language classes were taught 7 days a week and school numbers exceeded 100 at the weekends. Akhand Paaths (48 hour, non-stop recitation of the Sikh scripture) and Gurpurbs (birthdays of the Gurus) were particularly well attended with many families staying overnight during Akhand Paats. An arson attack in 1986 resulted in the main Divaan (prayer) hall being destroyed. Once the building was repaired, via the donations and hard work of the congregation, the Gurdwara was re-opened to all. http://www.plumberyorkshire.co.uk/pages/plumber_in.php?plumber_in=Bradford

Great mosque and environment Excellent place to pray lovely people so relaxing and peaceful. I have…read morenever heard such beautiful recitation Allah huma barek absolutely amazing. Would recommend for anybody to attend

St Mary's church has always been a great church for weddings, christenings and sadly funerals too…read moreof which I have been to many. The size of the church internally is ideal for weddings and seats hundreds of people. It stands proud on the outskirts of the shopping area and is always nice in the summer months with a clock you can see for miles. Bell ringing can always be heard across the valley and functions, services and clubs use the church on a regular basis.

The churches in Bolton have a tradition of worshipping together on Good Friday; so although not a…read moreCatholic, I've been to a couple of Good Friday services here over the years. The first thing to say is that it's a beautiful building. It's bright, airy and quite modern -- and big too, with seating for around 500 I would say. Both times I've been there I've been struck by what an inspiring place it is to worship. We've always received a very warm welcome when we've been there too. The people who have greeted us have been friendly and hospitable. Granted, that's unsurprising on a day when the church hosting hundreds of church-goers from the local area, but you can't learn to be hospitable overnight! I am sure that if we went to a normal Sunday service we would be welcomed just as warmly. All in all, then, a beautiful and welcoming church: highly recommended.

This church has only recently been shown in all its glory as for a long time it was covered in…read morescaffolding undergoing renovations. It now stands out on Boar Lane in the shopping area of Leeds as a magnificent Georgian building. It is a Church of England church and still holds services of Holy Communion Sunday, Tuesday and Friday although most people probably don't realise this. I heard that the congregation is very small (but strong) and for most of the time is is an arts and music venue holding gigs and exhibitions. It is a great venue for this so its nice to see that it can survive running simultaneously as a place for worship and art.

I saw The Evens play here a couple of years back and it was FANTASTIC! Okay, this had a little to…read moredo with the Evens themselves, but still, what a great venue! There's something really atmospheric and a little spooky about a rock/folk band playing in a church. And Amy's powerful, haunting voice only adds to that vibe (as well as plastering you up against the nearest wall with its power). The Evens ascetic, preachy vibe was perfectly suited to this venue: the hard wood pews, the spooky light coming through the stained glass windows, the (I think) Gothic architecture The packed hall, lots of people sitting cross-legged up front, it all gave a fantastic feeling of community very fitting to a church. It all just came together for one of the most intense gigs ever!

An interesting Anglican church in Buxton. I think I'm right in saying that it's a very unusual…read moreAnglican church in that it doesn't have a parish (like virtually every other Anglican church in the country) -- it just sort of exists by itself. The church is particularly well-decorated and well-equipped with smart rooms which support a large range of mid-week community activities. It's an unashamedly evangelical church with a strong emphasis on the Bible. It tends to be quite busy on a Sunday morning but that means there are always people around to talk to. All in all, a friendly church with an unusual background -- definitely worth a visit.

I've never been to a regular service at Emmanuel Church, Didsbury; but I did once take part in…read moreRadio 4's Daily Service, which is often recorded at this church. (It was about 7 years ago and -- draw your own conclusions -- I've never been asked back since). The church facilities were fantastic -- it seemed more like a recording studio than a church, but then I suppose that's what it was when I was there I understand that the regular services are informal and family-orientated, and if that's your cup of tea I'd recommend a visit -- if only so that next time you hear a Radio 4 service you know where it's coming from!

St James and Emmanuel church as an entry on Yelp is slightly misleading because it's a church with…read moretwo buildings. St James is an ancient traditional CofE church to the south of Didsbury and is popular for weddings. Emmanuel is a flexible Victorian church in the centre of Didsbury and has the BBC studio. Both buildings have separate entries on Yelp, but both church buildings constitute the parish of St James and Emmanuel, Didsbury. St James & Emmanuel is a lively but thoughtful church where people of strong faith can be challenged and supported, but people who are exploring and uncertain about their beliefs can explore issues without feeling pressurised or excluded.

I must agree with the other reviewers and say that this church really is a lovely piece of…read moreManchester, sitting quietly majestic at the top of St Anne's Square. When I was doing the temp job from Hell nearby, I would spend my lunchtimes eating my Design A Sandwich on the steps of one of the doorways facing out into St Anne's Sq, quietly regaining my patience for life, before heading back to the office. It's a great spot for people watching, as you're sort of tucked away. Plus, it gets nice and warm in the summer with the sun shining on it all day. So, there's my review of this lovely church. Now you've got it all. Elliot's told you about the music, Sarah-Jane let you know about prayer times, and me, well I just gave you another option for your lunch break.

Just like everyone else who has reviewed St Ann's Church, my appreciation of this great church is…read morepurely architectural. St Ann's Church is truly beautiful inside, and is to me actually more impressive than Manchester Cathedral. I've always found the vicar to be an extremely friendly fellow, who greets everyone looking around the church with a warm smile and a nice "hello." Go and look around the inside and out of St Ann's Church, it's absolutely stunning.