Diocesan News
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Advent
While Advent Wreaths and the lighting of the first candle will begin our services this week. Last week it was all about the Collect and the Christmas Cake.
Three little pigs and the big bad wolf
Our recent Generous Giving Campaign highlighted the need to reflect God's generosity to us. And while it is important that our giving sustains and supports our ministry and mission, we also share that generosity more widely. So, On Saturday 6th November, Wiltshire pig farmers, donned their pig onesies and abseiled 42ft down St Mary’s Church in Devizes.
Whose in place of Who's?
We often hit Post, Tweet, Share, Publish, and then carry on with our day. But do you ever think about who is in the image or video you shared? Or even more so, whether they know you are sharing it?
Thrive Two Ways!
Covid has got a lot to answer for. Homeschooling, furlough and so many tragic losses. But it wasn’t going to put a stop to Ramsbury Cohort 2, THRIVE Learning Community, from gathering for their session on Discipleship.
The Must Have Book (or app) this Advent
Among two Archbishops and several bishops, Revd Dr Colin Heber-Percy, Team vicar of Burbage, Shalbourne, Ham & Buttermere parishes, located in the north east of the Diocese has been chosen to write reflections for the Church of England
Shining His Light, the Messy Way
Does anyone else not like it when it gets dark? The Autumn days are well and truly here, and the evenings are drawing in. Thankfully, Jesus had a lot to say about light and darkness. The result? We feel happier and safer.
The Cross brings New Lives for the Homeless
A rustic cross is helping ex-homeless people start a new life and it is all part of an outreach project by one of our Dorset Churches
Raising the Roof
Do you know any budding young singers? The recent ‘Be A Chorister For A Day’ event saw 60 children enjoy a day packed with tours, activities and lots of singing. The children loved the event and learnt all about what it is like to be a chorister. But this was just the warm up!
Bishop Andrew's English Grounds
Rich with heritage, memory and belonging, Bishop Andrew Rumsey’s new book: English Grounds; A Pastoral Journey, will be available soon! And to give you a taster, he has made a short video
A Better Understanding
Join us to address the Climate Emergency and make lasting changes for the better.
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