Diocesan News
A Christian Aid Week like no other
This year’s Christian Aid Week (10-16 May) has been like none of the others before it.
A Rector Recovers
As Shaftesbury Team Rector Helen Dawes recovers from suspected coronavirus, she has been interviewed by local media outlet ThisIsAlfred.
Good news from the Okeford Benefice
As churches learn to 'broadcast' prayers and services, attendance is increasing in many cases, and so is regularity.
Rogation 2020
Rogation is an ancient, annual 'asking of God' for His blessing on the seeds and the land for the farming year ahead.
Chitterne's grand plant sale
A village plant sale in Wiltshire has raised an impressive £1,000 for coronavirus relief.
20 years helping the homeless
Andrew Lord, the Chief Executive of the South West based regional charity Alabaré, has marked his 20th year anniversary since his appointment to the role.
DIY PPE
Teamwork takes on a whole new meaning in Wyke Regis, with one priest upcycling shopping bags as PPE* for another!
Dorset fund raises £0.5m in 6 weeks
Dorset Community Foundation has raised £500k in donations, issued £300k in grants, and supported 100 local projects in 6 weeks.
Millions in funding available
Wiltshire Community Fund has compiled a new multi-million-pound list of funding opportunities and organisations offering support and advice at this challenging time.
A multi-faith 'No' to fossil fuels
On Monday 18th May 2020, a global coalition of 42 faith institutions divested from fossil fuels.
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