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The latest news from the Diocese of Salisbury
- Following in His footsteps — by Michael Ford — last modified 17 Jan, 2019 05:07 PM
- The Revd Andy Muckle, Assistant Curate Gillingham and Milton-on-Stour, talks about his recent trip to the Holy Land as part of the Diocesan Pilgrimage led by Bishop Nicholas.
- Celebrating the Difference — by Michael Ford — last modified 16 Jan, 2019 10:39 AM
- Year 5 pupils at St Martin’s Primary School, Salisbury learnt first-hand what it was like to be part of the young traveller community when they spent the day with the Diocese’s Chaplain to Gypsies and Travellers.
- Ploughing On — by Michael Ford — last modified 15 Jan, 2019 04:12 PM
- Plough Sunday traditionally marks the beginning of the agricultural year and traditionally the ploughs and farmers are blessed. Many of our rural churches have been celebrating this rural tradition of the church and local community with a range of both outdoor and indoor church and barn events.
- Hitting the right note at St Paul's — by Michael Ford — last modified 15 Jan, 2019 03:56 PM
- The new year has begun on a high note for the choir of St John’s, Devizes, as they were invited back to sing at St Paul’s Cathedral in London for a second time.
- Grow Your Fiver Into A House! — by Michael Ford — last modified 14 Jan, 2019 05:16 PM
- Money might not grow on trees, but a school project called “Grow Your Fiver” is hoping to help raise the funds needed to build a new Community Club House at Chilton Foliat Primary School.
- "Thank you for your welcome" — by Michael Ford — last modified 11 Jan, 2019 02:31 PM
- Our new Diocesan Secretary, David Pain, recently sent an email, which is reproduced below.
- Purbeck parishes tell the Home Secretary - 'make migrant channel crossings tales of hope' — by Michael Ford — last modified 09 Jan, 2019 01:13 PM
- Three parishes in Purbeck Hills have written to the Home Secretary calling on him not to encourage “xenophobic prejudice” by fostering “a hostile environment towards asylum seekers attempting the perilous crossing of the English Chanel in search of sanctuary and safety.”
- Have you got what it takes to be a Cathedral chorister? — by Michael Ford — last modified 08 Jan, 2019 01:07 PM
- In Salisbury Cathedral’s very own version of ‘The Voice’, the Music team are holding voice trials for youngsters wanting to try out for a place in the acclaimed Cathedral Choir.
- "Samaritans. Can I help you?" — by Michael Ford — last modified 08 Jan, 2019 01:04 PM
- “If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme please ring . . .” Have you ever heard or read this message, perhaps following a dramatic storyline on the television or radio, and wondered who will answer that phone call?
- Blandford Parish Church gets a perfect Christmas present — by Michael Ford — last modified 08 Jan, 2019 12:28 PM
- Blandford Parish church has received the perfect Christmas present - a National Lottery grant towards its £1.2 million restoration project.
- A tale of a pig, a bishop and a bird — by Michael Ford — last modified 18 Dec, 2018 09:19 AM
- A pig in a back yard, a bishop and a raven all helped to re-tell the whole history of the village of Ramsbury through a unique community play.
- Dorset Ride and Stride raises over £80,000 — by Michael Ford — last modified 17 Dec, 2018 06:43 PM
- A tractor joined the regular horse and bike riders and walkers as they toured over 170 of Dorset’s most beautiful churches to raise £83,000 at this year’s Ride and Stride event for the county’s Historic Churches Trust (DHCT).
- Church turns into a Pub for the festive season — by Michael Ford — last modified 17 Dec, 2018 05:55 PM
- St Boniface Church is opening its doors to the community to offer up festive tipples sourced from local suppliers, while the village’s pub is closed.
- Mary and Joseph Get Confirmed — by Michael Ford — last modified 17 Dec, 2018 05:49 PM
- It isn’t often you see Mary and Joseph being confirmed but that is exactly what happened at St James' Poole.
- Warminster Parishioners Visit Welsh Castle Home of Former Vicar — by Michael Ford — last modified 11 Dec, 2018 03:00 PM
- Not many incumbents start off their life in a castle but, as the parishioners of the Minster and St John’s Warminster discovered, that was where their former Vicar grew up.
- 'Surviving Winter' Campaign is vital for Dorset and Wiltshire — by Michael Ford — last modified 10 Dec, 2018 05:40 PM
- A record 960 people died due to the effects of cold weather last winter across Dorset and Wiltshire and experts are predicting the figures will be even higher this year, prompting a call for more fund raising from our churches and community groups in the region.
- Billy's Christmas Gift — by Michael Ford — last modified 10 Dec, 2018 05:24 PM
- Meet Billy Bird. As much as Billy loves nesting in a good Christmas tree, he also seems to have a gift (and love) for helping people explore faith.
- "Smaller parishes raise the most money" — by Michael Ford — last modified 10 Dec, 2018 04:58 PM
- This year’s Wiltshire Ride and Stride saw familiar rural church winners, cross channel cycling, an octogenarian horse rider and a record profit of over £60,000.
- A Showstopping Charity Event — by Michael Ford — last modified 10 Dec, 2018 04:18 PM
- Staff and pupils at Shaftesbury School have created their very own Advent Bake off Competition as part of learning more about community charity work.
- A Christmas Near You — by glynch — last modified 07 Dec, 2018 10:10 AM
- Bring #JoyToTheWorld with 'AChristmasNearYou'!
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