University of Manchester Christian Union
Events

Events

What happens in a year?

As a CU we run several events throughout the year that are designed to encourage conversation and fellowship – these are open to everyone and we’d love to see you there! Below are some mainstays of our yearly calendar – but there are lots of other events throughout the year e.g. lunch events, prayer & worship nights, sports days, Impact Group Outreach Weeks, and so much more! If you have any questions please contact us or speak to someone at any one of our events/meetings 🙂

You can also check out our public calendar (as well as the Instagram and Facebook accounts) to see further upcoming activities!
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Our Main Events

Freshers Week

A huge week in the CU calendar where every day is packaged with morning prayer, fun activities and a chance to get to know Manchester, UoM and the Christian Union better!

22nd-28th September 2025

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Romans 15:7

Weekend Away 2024

Weekend Away

The Weekend Away is joint with other Christian Unions in Manchester and is always one of the major highlights of the year! A weekend full of games, talks, food & fun, facilitates the perfect space to build friendships and grow closer in fellowship with Jesus. Sign-up details coming when term starts!

14th-16th November 2025

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.

2 Corinthians 4:7

Carol Service

Our Carol Service is another joint CU event to bring your friends along to an evening of carols, a live orchestra and choir, a range of other performances and a short talk that gets to the heart of the Christmas message. We’d love for you to join with us in sharing the light of Christmas this season!

8th December 2025

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth

John 1:14

Events Week

The MAIN EVENT of the Christian Union Calendar each year. Every day for 5 days we will hear thought-provoking talks working through the gospels, hear personal stories about people’s encounters with Jesus and have deep discussions about the Christian worldview. As a missions team, the Christian Union uses Events Week as an opportunity to invite all those on campus to come and hear the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope that He offers. Whether you would describe yourself as a Christian or not, we would absolutely love to have you come along – everyone is welcome!

Details for Events Week 2026 coming soon

After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. they were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands

Revelation 7:9

Forums

Forum National 2025

Manchester’s Christian Union will be joining hundreds of people from CUs all around the country to learn, worship and have lots of fun all in the name of Jesus. More details on our upcoming events page!

Forum North West 2026

Information coming closer to the time…