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The latest news from the Diocese of Salisbury
- Remembering... Mr Barry Smith — by Michael Ford — last modified 29 Oct, 2021 09:05 PM
- It is with great sadness that we announce Mr Barry Smith, a long-standing supporter of mission and ministry in the Diocese, has died in Scotland aged 82 years.
- Military coup in Sudan — by Michael Ford — last modified 29 Oct, 2021 09:05 PM
- On Monday (25th October), General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan made a televised announcement, declaring a state of emergency. The transitional cabinet has been dissolved, and a new government is to be formed.
- Changes ahead for Grapevine — by Michael Ford — last modified 29 Oct, 2021 09:05 PM
- This week's is the last edition of Grapevine that will be co-edited by Michael Ford.
- Call of the sea — by Michael Ford — last modified 27 Oct, 2021 12:30 PM
- Our Diocesan Director of Communications and co-editor of Grapevine, Carole Peters-King is leaving us after three busy years that included overseeing our communications during the pandemic.
- Ringing for COP26 — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 05:26 PM
- The call has gone out to our parishes to join churches across the country sounding the alarm of the climate and ecological emergency. Churches are being asked to ring their bell or bells at 6.00pm on Saturday 30th October to coincide with the beginning of COP26, possibly the most critical global climate conference in history.
- Bishop Debates: Does the parish need saving? — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:15 PM
- On Wednesday 20th October, Bishop Andrew took part in an online debate exploring "Does the parish need saving?", hosted by the Church Times.
- Sewing to mend the soul — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:14 PM
- Christians believe that all human beings are made in the image of God, and are of immense value and personal worth. Ensuring that needs are truly met is often a mixture of being informed, being practical, and being compassionate.
- "Rise up in concern for Creation" — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:14 PM
- On Sunday 17th October, over 50 people from local churches around Lyme Regis and Uplyme gathered together on the sea front for a café-style event to pray and commit to climate action ahead of COP26.
- Happy 250th, Chilton Foliat — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:14 PM
- Many of our parishes have links with the local schools in their patch – and our Bishops do, too!
- Cooking for Life — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:14 PM
- The Covid lockdown has prompted Dorchester's Christian Aid group book to launch a new recipe book to raise funds for the world’s poorest people.
- Young bellringers go bellistic in Worcester — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:13 PM
- "Great day! Wonderful time! Brilliant day!" Just some of the comments from the teenaged ‘Go Bellistic’ team as they visited Worcester for the annual Ringing World National Youth Contest (RWNYC).
- Introducing Amber and Grace — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:13 PM
- With Digital Resource Officer Michael Ford moving on after 13 years, the search was on for a successor – or successors. Step forward Amber Jackson and Grace McSharry.
- From BC to UK — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:13 PM
- Our parish priests come from a variety of backgrounds, and a number of them will join us from outside the Diocese. One priest will be joining us from British Columbia, western Canada, early next year.
- Farewell to Gill Ford — by Michael Ford — last modified 22 Oct, 2021 04:13 PM
- As we seek to help and foster faith in children and young people in this Diocese, one of our key partners has been Gill Ford, of the Children's Society charity. After a 30+ year career in the charity sector, she has decided to retire.
- Phase 1 of re-opening churches begins — by Michael Ford — last modified 18 Oct, 2021 10:06 AM
- Clergy are going back into their churches, but the buildings remain closed for public worship.
- Harvest 2021 — by Michael Ford — last modified 17 Oct, 2021 08:33 AM
- As our parishes become more internet-savvy, the line between 'in person' and 'online' is becoming blurred - but in a good way. Face-to-face services are often broadcast to those at home, and quality photography brings home the care taken in displays, activities and services.
- 200K for Community Advisors — by Michael Ford — last modified 15 Oct, 2021 10:03 PM
- The Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education is delighted to announce they have been awarded a £200,000 grant, across three years, from Allchurches Trust.
- In the footsteps of Columba — by Michael Ford — last modified 15 Oct, 2021 10:03 PM
- Next week, Bishop Karen and the Revd Louise Ellis, Vicar of Lilliput, will be leading a long-awaited Diocesan pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona.
- This church is going Wild! — by Michael Ford — last modified 15 Oct, 2021 10:02 PM
- During lockdown, many of us took the opportunity to explore our local area during daily exercise and this, along with awareness of climate and sustainability issues, has inspired fresh thinking.
- Stop modern slavery, starting now — by Michael Ford — last modified 15 Oct, 2021 10:02 PM
- The #1Life1Voice Stop Modern Slavery project gets under way this week.
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