The Coptic Orthodox Church of St Mary and St Mina

15/06/2026

TWO WEEKS TO GO!

The countdown is on for Bethel retreat 2026, and we’re so pleased to share the itinerary for the weekend!

drop us a message if you would like to join 🤩

04/06/2026

This week marks the 36th anniversary of the priesthood of our beloved Father Bishoy 🙏🏽

“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you… and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away”
1 Peter 5:1-4

That you Abouna for shepherding your flock, showing us love, and serving us every day ❤️

11/05/2026

Vita Student, Circle Square. Tuesdays during the exam season!

01/05/2026

28/04/2026

“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” Matthew 4:19

🎣 *FISHERS OF MEN* 🎣

We are excited to announce that the theme of this year’s Manchester Youth retreat will be Fishers of Men!

⏰ When? 26-28th June
📍 Where? Bethel Centre, Braintree
💰 How much? Students: £50, non-students £100

How do I sign up?
Register using the link below by *no later than 10th May 2026*

If it’s your first time joining us for one of these special retreats, it’s on us 🤍

We do not want money to be a barrier to anyone being able to attend, please transfer what you can if you are unable to meet the cost 🙏🏽

https://forms.gle/hJf46cUperTkfy226

20/04/2026

*CALLING ALL COPTS!*

Dr Sarah Parkhouse, a professor at the University of Manchester’s is commencing a research project entitled…

࿇ Coptic in Manchester: Connecting Manuscripts and Communities ࿇

This is a 2-year project on the Coptic manuscripts contained and the John Rylands Research Institute and Library.

Members of our Coptic community are invited to meet with researchers (in person or remotely) to give their views on the Coptic manuscripts!

Get in touch via the details on the poster 📞

We’re so excited to be involved in this special project that looks into our rich and beautiful heritage 🙏🏽

16/04/2026

MANCHESTER YOUTH SUMMER BETHEL RETREAT 2026!

⚠️ Save the date ⚠️

More details to follow 🤩

05/01/2026

As we prepare ourselves for the blessed Liturgy of the Nativity Feast tomorrow, and we think about how Christ humbled Himself and became Man, accepting to be born in a manger, giving us the gift of the Incarnation and a chance to know Him even better… we reflected this New Year’s on what offering we can bring to our Creator… our hearts 🙏🏽