Diocesan News
St George's Oakdale celebrates Jubilee with generosity and fellowship
St George's Oakdale have used the Jubilee as a way to not only bring people together, but also to reach those who may otherwise been isolated. The Revd Penny Draper, Vicar at the Parish of St George's Oakdale, shares:
Southern Cathedrals Festival – three choirs return in force
The combined forces of Salisbury, Winchester and Chichester Cathedral choirs will come together for the Southern Cathedrals Festival this July, presenting a real feast of music in the majestic setting of Salisbury Cathedral.
Clipping the Church - Bishops Cannings Primary School
Celebrations for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee are well underway as we look forward to the weekend, especially for schools, as they have squeezed their fun in before the long bank holiday.
Routes to Roots receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Routes to Roots, the homeless charity based in Poole, for which Bishop Karen is Patron, and run by a group of volunteers, has just received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Recognising Huge Charity Efforts
As we emerge from the limitations of the Covid pandemic, the Dorset Historic Churches Trust has been able to catch up with recognising the last three years of huge fund-raising efforts in the Annual Ride+Stride for church buildings.
St Marys joins fellow Eco Churches
St Mary’s Church Ferndown has achieved the Eco Church Bronze Award from A Rocha.
Rogation Sunday in the Three Valleys Benefice
A two hundred strong congregation were moved to tears at the Three Valleys Benefice special Rogation Sunday service last weekend. The Revd Jenny Nelson, curate, shares her thoughts.
The Leadership Conference
On Thursday (26 May), church and school leaders from across the diocese came together for the Leadership Conference, on the theme of Sustaining Vision and Spiritual Flourishing.
Celebrating the Queen's Jubilee
The Jubilee weekend is fast approaching - here's everything you need to know.
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