

GROWING CLOSER TO JESUS | SAVE THE DATE MARCH 21-23

Matthew served as Vicar at St Michael Le Belfrey in York for 14 years, a resource church involved in church planting and revitalisation, with a broad range of ages including lots of students and young adults. In 2024, he became the Bishop of Bolton, leading mission, growth, and church planting. He is also an author, recently completed doctoral studies in church planting, and in 2022 was appointed Honorary Chaplain to both the Queen and the King.

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Friday March 21st
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19.30 Church weekend introduction:
A night of entertainment and introduction with Matthew Porter
Saturday March 22nd
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9.30 Doors open for tea, coffee and croissants 10.00 Session 1
11.15 Coffee break
11.45 Session 2
13.00 Lunch
7.30 Outpour Worship evening
​Sunday March 23rd
10.00 Morning worship: Speaker Session 3
Lunch: It’s all about hospitality this Sunday!
Everyone is encouraged to invite some new faces around for lunch! If you can’t host but would like to join someone for lunch then let us know!
19.00 Evening Praise: Speaker session 4
