Diocesan News
Stop modern slavery, starting now
The #1Life1Voice Stop Modern Slavery project gets under way this week.
#OrdinaryActivists, part 3
One of our School Improvement Advisers, Debbie Heritage, has featured in the Clewer Initiative's national campaign against modern slavery, ahead of Anti-Slavery day on 18th October.
Does the parish need saving?
Bishop Andrew is taking part in a lively online debate on Wednesday that will be discussing this question, and checking whether claims that the parish system is being dismantled are really accurate.
A taste of pioneer ministry
The Diocese is partnering with the Diocese of Bath & Wells and Church Mission Society to run the CMS certificate - a new course for the formation and training of lay pioneers. Two taster events are taking place in November.
The Sudans Day 2021
An annual fixture, the Sudans Day is usually held in October in a venue in our Diocese, and features celebration and challenge in equal measure.
Pray for COP26
Many young people are mobilising ahead of the COP26 climate change talks in Glasgow next month. Some are arranging protests, some are wondering what to do - but some are asking their peers to pray.
Take part in Songs of Praise in Salisbury Cathedral!
The BBC will be filming and recording the Young Chorister of the Year competition for BBC TV and Radio 2, and congregational singing for an Advent episode of Songs of Praise.
Transforming our Giving
As our Generous Giving Campaign draws to a close, we are asked to consider how we respond to God's own generosity to us, thankful for what we have, and our parishes are prayerfully considering stepping up to fund our mission and ministry in Wiltshire, Dorset and other places. An extra £2 a week could make all the difference, and some may be able to afford more.
The Women's Shed
Ever-resourceful, our parishes keep in touch with their local communities, and outreach continues to develop fresh forms as a result. You may have heard of the Men's Shed movement - this has been joined by a new venture from the north of our Diocese.
The fête of the local church
There’s a growing buzz about the monthly Village Pump sessions run by Rural Field Officer Richard Hancock, and one small church has more than doubled its revenue from the annual fête.
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