Diocesan News
"We look forward to the time when we are able to gather again in our church buildings"
The National Church has responded to the Government's latest guidance on coronavirus.
Answering the media
Recently we were asked some interesting questions by a local journalist, we thought we would share them and our answers with you.
All hands to the plough: collaborative online ministry in West Dorset
In most rural multi-parish benefices in our Diocese ministry is shared between clergy and laity, and this collaborative ministry is proving even more successful during lockdown.
'At Home' service for Bell Ringers
With churches closed to public worship, the Salisbury Diocesan Guild of Bellringers held their annual Guild Festival Service 'at home' this year.
Framing fundraising
Without regular services, many of our churches are losing much needed income, but one Wiltshire church has come up with a fun way to raise some funds during the lockdown.
A light in the darkness
Our story last in last week's Grapevine about Beaminster Church turning blue for the NHS prompted this message from the Revd Penny Draper, from St George's Church, Oakdale:
Churches Together to Help
In the south east of our Diocese our Churches have been working together with fellow Christians and other denominations to help those who are in need during the lockdown.
Lifting the Spirits
We continue to offer some poems and prose to lift your spirits during lockdown.
Lighting a candle online
The Church of England has a virtual candle that you can now light as part of your prayers at this difficult time.
Bible Course to help during coronavirus
Churches all across Weymouth are making final preparations for a major outreach project, promoting greater awareness of the Bible in coping with spiritual and practical problems related to the present crisis.
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