Diocesan News
Introducing Lorna Johnson
Lorna Johnson, the second of two new Community Hub Advisors, has begun her role with the diocese.
The Queen's Green Canopy
You may remember that some weeks ago we shared news of St Barnabas Church in Beanacre taking part in the Queen's Green Canopy... well now they have planted a whopping 590 trees!
Reclaiming and repurposing an old vicarage
After driving past an old vicarage being used as a language school during his holidays in the 80s, Joe Hobday, Youthwork Pioneer, has shared his excitement as Radipole and Melcombe Regis Parish has re-acquired the building. It is now to serve the community and the church in countless ways as Hope House, and Joe has come full circle to lead the project.
Lyme Bay Deanery Synod
Two week's ago, Lyme Bay deanery synod gathered to discuss and better understand the Mission and Pastoral Plan. Rural Field Officer, The Revd Margaret Preuss-Higham has shared what she learned, and even got a bonus glimpse of God's glory, through creation, on her journey home.
Hallelujah! Hundreds of Hymns
Martin Cooke, the ever energetic and enthusiastic Director of Music at Holy Trinity Bradford on Avon, is never short of ideas! So from 10am-6.30pm (pretty much non-stop) on Saturday 29 January, he was seated at the organ console achieving his 628 hymn challenge, which was every hymn in the hymnbook.
A year of discipleship at St Mary's Longfleet Poole
St Mary's Longfleet, Poole, have opened applications for anyone aged 18-24 to join them for a year of discipleship, learning, and service, as part of the New Wine Discipleship Year. Previous intern, Will Triffit has shared why it's so special.
#LiveLent: Embracing Justice
Last week, National Church launched this year's #LiveLent campaign, for which the theme is 'Embracing Justice'. To mark the launch, Isabelle Hamley (author of this year's Lent Book commissioned by Archbishop Justin Welby), hosted a conversation about justice. Isabelle also introduced us to the resources that we can use over lent as church communities and at home.
A church goes wild
Last year, we spoke to The Revd Matt Smith, Curate at St Nicholas Church in Corfe Mullen about Wild Church, a new gathering that they had just launched. It has been a great success, and we've caught up with him to hear more, and why people keep coming back.
Tweet your way through the day: David Pain
Every Tuesday, we are handing over the reins of social media to a different individual, to showcase their daily life within the Diocese. This week Diocesan Secretary, David Pain, took us with him for a day in his shoes. Here's a roundup:
Sharing the joy of Gin Church
The Revd Jo Neary has spoken with BBC Radio Solent about some exciting projects in the Beaminster Area team, and has expressed her joy at being able to share them with others. Read on for more and to listen to the interview.
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