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The latest news from the Diocese of Salisbury
- Wedding couple say 'I do' just in time! — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:20 PM
- One of our priests managed to marry a couple just hours before the Government's 'no weddings in church' rule came into force.
- The light always overcomes the darkness — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:18 PM
- "Be strong, my friends. Take good care. Keep well, Keep safe and Keep smiling!"
- "We know this is tough" — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:13 PM
- Bishop Nicholas has said he is encouraged "to see how Churches are seeking to live out our calling in such strange circumstances”.
- Dorset Update — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:11 PM
- Archdeacon Penny is in daily contact with Dorset County Council. Here’s this week’s update.
- Wiltshire Update — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:08 PM
- Archdeacon Sue is speaking regularly with Wiltshire County Council.
- At home with the Archbishop of York — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:05 PM
- Dr John Sentamu has led a national worship service from the front room of his home this Sunday as Christians across the country - and around the world - adapted to restrictions to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
- Churches stay closed — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:04 PM
- Meanwhile the Archbishops and Bishops have written to clergy reaffirming their guidance on the closure of church buildings to help reduce the spread of the virus.
- New mental health reflections — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:02 PM
- A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and tips, have been published by the Church of England.
- New reflection for people who cannot attend a funeral — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 07:00 PM
- People who cannot attend a funeral because of the coronavirus restrictions are being provided with prayers and suggestions on how to pay their own tribute at home to the person who has died, in a simple guide published by the Church of England.
- The Crucifixion — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Apr, 2020 06:58 PM
- Continuing our online tour of the Cathedral's 800th anniversary exhibition, this week we are looking at different representations of the Crucifixion in the cathedral exhibition.
- Coronavirus doesn't stop vandalism — by Michael Ford — last modified 27 Mar, 2020 02:54 PM
- A Dorset church has been vandalised just hours after the Prime Minister announced that the country was going into lockdown.
- Coronavirus Latest: Wiltshire Update — by Michael Ford — last modified 27 Mar, 2020 09:53 AM
- Archdeacon Sue is our liaison with Wiltshire County Council.
- What's Going On — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:36 PM
- As churches we are simply called to be faithful. Some of us have the resources and ability to do stuff with live-streaming, while some of us can spend all day on the landline to elderly people who need a call. Some of us can simply pray for those in need.
- Renewing Hope — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:33 PM
- The virtual lockdown has affected communities across the Diocese, but clergy who minister to large multi-parish benefices are seeing first-hand how communities and villages are renewing hope through supporting one another at this time.
- Sleepsafe says thank-you — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:27 PM
- The organisers of Sleepsafe in Dorset have thanked the churches and volunteers who helped provide temporary accommodation for the county's rough sleepers.
- Routes to Roots closes - but will re-open! — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:23 PM
- The rough sleeper outreach team, St Mungo’s, has sourced temporary accommodation for Poole’s rough sleepers and they are being provided with food, medical support and 3 times daily contact.
- New audiences thanks to live streams — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:18 PM
- St Paul's in Salisbury is certainly learning on the road when it comes to the best way to live-stream.
- Making Positive Headlines — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:16 PM
- Our buildings may have closed, but our churches and their social media presence are making much more positive headlines.
- No priest doesn't mean no outreach — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:12 PM
- Being in an interregnum (and therefore without a parish priest) and having a congregation that isn't all tech-savvy, hasn't prevented one Wiltshire church harnessing new technology to reach out to their community - and it is working.
- Worship no matter what — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Mar, 2020 11:02 PM
- Despite having to close their doors, the 5 churches in Weymouth say they are not deterred, and have turned to a whole range of technology - old and new - to keep renewing hope and spreading a message of hope and God’s love.
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