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The latest news from the Diocese of Salisbury
- The mischievous art of your church organist — by Michael Ford — last modified 16 Feb, 2022 04:34 PM
- The opening bars of ‘Praise my soul the king of heaven…’ may ring out around Westpoint, Exeter later this month but there’s no guarantee the organist won’t slip into ‘High on a hill was a lonely goatherd…’ from the Sound of Music.
- New Community Hub at Christ Church Creekmoor — by Michael Ford — last modified 16 Feb, 2022 04:34 PM
- Christ Church Creekmoor has taken a huge step, listening to God and with His guidance, creating a new Community Hub costing £1.4 million.
- Café Bienvenue welcomes the community — by Michael Ford — last modified 16 Feb, 2022 04:32 PM
- St James' Church, Ludgershall and Faberstown, are determined to bring their community together, and as part of this have started successful men's and women's breakfasts.
- Your Vocations Team – here to support you — by Michael Ford — last modified 16 Feb, 2022 04:27 PM
- As you seek ways to encourage gifting and build team in your communities, the Vocations Team are here to help.
- Cheerful Chirton Primary School embrace their spirituality — by Michael Ford — last modified 16 Feb, 2022 04:27 PM
- Chirton Primary School made a special video in response to Children's Mental Health Week, which took place last week.
- Diocesan Synod February 2022: A 'can-do' people — by Michael Ford — last modified 16 Feb, 2022 04:24 PM
- Diocesan Synod gathered over Zoom on Saturday 12 February. The Revd Chris Tebbutt began the session by leading Morning Prayer, following which, Bishop Karen gave her Presidential address.
- Study the Bible with Home for Good — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Feb, 2022 04:34 PM
- Home for Good, a movement that speaks up and steps up for the needs of vulnerable children, have released a new four-week Bible study which covers topics of justice, radical hospitality, family and church. This comprehensive resource is available for free.
- Retirement of Church Newsletter Editor after 45 years — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Feb, 2022 04:33 PM
- A Parish Newsletter commenced in the newly formed United Benefice of All Cannings. Bishop’s Cannings and Etchilhampton in 1977. Since that time, Mrs Sue Cowdry has been responsible for its’ editing, publication and distribution.
- Hope for breakfast — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Feb, 2022 04:33 PM
- A new Rural Hope Initiative, St Nick's Café at Durweston, has kicked off after months of planning and hurdles – the pandemic being an obvious one.
- Creation care: chat about it — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Feb, 2022 04:30 PM
- The Revd Trudy Hobson, Team Rector, Upper Wylye Valley Team, has written the first in a series from the Diocesan Environment Group about what to do to care for God’s wonderful creation. First up, how do we talk about climate change?
- Wimborne Minster marks Accession Day — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Feb, 2022 04:29 PM
- Special readings and prayers were said at the Parish Eucharist in Wimborne Minster to mark the 70th Accession Day, the anniversary of the accession to the Throne of Her Majesty, The Queen.
- Racial Justice Sunday — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Feb, 2022 04:29 PM
- Racial Justice Sunday is taking place 13 February, and we are all invited to take part. Justice is for everybody, and where there is injustice, it is our responsibility to fight for it – as it reflects God's heart for his people. Find out how be involved...
- Introducing Lorna Johnson — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Feb, 2022 04:29 PM
- Lorna Johnson, the second of two new Community Hub Advisors, has begun her role with the diocese.
- #LiveLent: Embracing Justice — by Michael Ford — last modified 03 Feb, 2022 10:53 AM
- 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 — by Michael Ford — last modified 03 Feb, 2022 10:53 AM
- 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.
- Reclaiming and repurposing an old vicarage — by Michael Ford — last modified 03 Feb, 2022 10:52 AM
- 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.
- Hallelujah! Hundreds of Hymns — by Michael Ford — last modified 03 Feb, 2022 10:51 AM
- 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.
- Lyme Bay Deanery Synod — by Michael Ford — last modified 03 Feb, 2022 10:49 AM
- 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.
- A year of discipleship at St Mary's Longfleet Poole — by Michael Ford — last modified 02 Feb, 2022 05:16 PM
- 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.
- Tweet your way through the day: David Pain — by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Jan, 2022 08:55 PM
- 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:
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