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The latest news from the Diocese of Salisbury
- Celebrating Collaboration — by Michael Ford — last modified 05 Feb, 2020 02:17 PM
- It’s 10 o’clock on a very ordinary weekday morning at St James VC school in Gaunts Common near Wimborne, and the 100 or so children are sitting quietly, cross-legged, waiting with obvious focus for proceedings to start... A report by Headteacher Jacqui Booth.
- Prayer for Streatham — by Michael Ford — last modified 05 Feb, 2020 12:57 PM
- The Bishop of Southwark has issued a prayer following the terror attack in Streatham on Sunday.
- Senior Anglican leaders meet before Lambeth — by Michael Ford — last modified 05 Feb, 2020 12:56 PM
- The leaders of 36 of the Anglican Communion’s 40 member churches have gathered in the Middle East for what has been described as “a very strategic meeting.”
- A Good Read — by Michael Ford — last modified 05 Feb, 2020 12:54 PM
- Our Chaplain to the Deaf Community has reviewed 'Mother's Seventh Daughter' by Violet Carol Foot, and is encouraging others to do the same.
- Thanks for the Abbey memories — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 04:11 PM
- Sherborne Abbey's Rector is retiring after 27 years in post.
- Ding Dong Merrily on High — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 01:12 PM
- It was a fitting hymn for the rededication of the much-loved bells at one of our Dorset churches.
- Going green poses "unique challenges" for churches — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 01:08 PM
- Bishop Nicholas has said our churches pose some "unique challenges when it comes to energy efficiency."
- Messy Plough Sunday — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:32 PM
- For our rural communities, Plough Sunday is a chance to give thanks for the work of our farmers and bless the "ploughs" - now more modern machinery - that they use. The services can be traditional or, in the case of one Wiltshire parish, rather messy.
- Because every 15 minutes, a child comes into care — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:25 PM
- The 'Home for Good' Christian charity, that inspires and resources churches and congregations to play their part in caring for vulnerable children, is hosting 2 major events in our Diocese.
- First Aid for Youth Mental Health — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:20 PM
- One of our Dorset deaneries is running a one-day course aimed at equipping people to respond in practical ways in emergency situations involving mental ill health in the young.
- Trowbridge unites against homelessness — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:19 PM
- Residents of Trowbridge left the comforts of their own beds behind as they slept out for the night in aid of supporting the homeless in Wiltshire.
- Is God calling you? — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:15 PM
- Maybe you are wondering if you could lead worship or how you might be able to come alongside someone in bereavement or visit someone who is lonely or unwell.
- Mission Swap Shop — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:14 PM
- Following the successful pilot of the Sarum Mission Swap Shop last May, our Mission and Ministry team has announced 4 more in 2020 that will encourage swapping and sharing across the whole Diocese.
- Litter Picking Good — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:13 PM
- Bishop Nicholas has offered his support to a national litter picking campaign.
- Church of England invests £600m towards net zero emissions — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:11 PM
- Bishop Nicholas was at the Stock Exchange when the Church of England announced its Pension Board would be investing £600 million in global new stock index backing the Paris Climate Agreement.
- Clubbing together — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:07 PM
- Bishop Andrew has formally opened a new clubhouse at Chilton Foliat Primary School.
- Enthusiastic, flexible organist wanted! — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:06 PM
- Holy Trinity Weymouth is looking for a Director of Music.
- Fit for the Future — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:05 PM
- A former MP for Salisbury has been recruited to the campaign to save the roof of Amesbury Abbey.
- Lyme Tower Project almost complete — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 12:03 PM
- A 5-month project to extensively repair and refurbish the tower at St Michael’s Parish Church in Lyme Regis is almost complete.
- Church could seek to end "paupers' funerals" — by Michael Ford — last modified 31 Jan, 2020 11:58 AM
- General Synod is set to challenge the “cruel experience” of paupers’ funerals after recent figures showed UK councils spent more than £6m in 2018-19 on disposal of bodies.
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