Diocesan News
Starting to Open Up
The change in the Government's guidance last week means that those of our churches, that are able to do so safely, can now open for private prayer.
Lockdown teas for the church
With the present crisis curtailing almost all of our churches' normal fundraising events, our churches are finding new ways to raise much-needed funds.
Music in our churches?
As the latest Government guidance set out steps for reopening of church buildings for individual private prayer, and also for organ practice which is now permitted, the Church of England together with the Royal School of Church Music has encouraged the Government to be proactive in ensuring music-making can resume in church buildings, once it is safe to do so.
Prayer Points from Poole
As our churches take to social media to reach out to their communities with their mission and ministry, they are delighted to see how this is really engaging with people.
Prayers, pheasants and foodbanks
While our churches may have been closed, our churchyards have become places of sanctuary for us and for the wildlife.
Bishop Andrew takes a pew for the Children's Society
Bishop Andrew has spoken about how young people with mental health issues are imprisoned and are powerless to change their situation by themselves during lockdown.
Images of Hope to help the homeless
A special photography competition has been launched by Wiltshire-based homeless charity Alabaré to capture images of hope and help those who need it.
Keep In Touch
The Weymouth Keep In Touch project is just one of the many community projects continuing to offer support during the crisis.
Our Bishops join Safe Passage plea
Our Bishops have added their signatures to the Safe Passage open letters that call upon the Prime Minister to offer sanctuary to unaccompanied children stranded in Europe.
Pledges and free expert help for Poole homeless centre
A Dorset homeless charity has seen over £2000 pledged towards the refurbishment of their new drop in centre, and now has the offer of free specialist help.
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