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Tuesday 22 November 2016

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Top Stories

Help Someone ‘Survive Winter’
Church backs scheme to help vulnerable older people stay warm & well
Bishop Nicholas responded to a list of Church of England 'Lambeth I.10 violators' produced by an outside body with a letter to the Church Times and was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday programme (starts at 35 min 42 secs). The Bishop also gave the address at a celebration of the life of conductor Sir Neville Marriner, who died in October.
New Dean of Women's Ministry
Rector of Shaftesbury, the Revd Helen Dawes, to take on role
Chorister for a Day? We love it!
Cathedral event for potential new choristers is a success
Latest News from Mothers’ Union
By Diocesan President Rosie Stiven

Diocesan Events

'Tools for Transformation' Eco Church meetings 
continue in Longfleet, Dorchester and Devizes.
Mothers’ Union '16 Days' Service
at Salisbury Cathedral,
Tue 29 Nov, 12noon
Activism against gender violence. Join us & pray for change! Poster here; briefing here. Inquiries to Sandra Gamble
Our Pioneer Minister Paul Bradbury talks about his new book 'Stepping into Grace' at SML Church Centre, Poole BH15 2DJ
Wed 30 Nov, 7.45pm. RSVP here
There are other new events in the likes of Blandford, Bournemouth, Bromham, Chapmanslade, Chippenham, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Wimborne.

Keep up to date here; submit events here.

Cathedral

Christmas at our Cathedral
See behind the scenes at Christmas as never before! Tune in to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from 1-25 December.
Darkness to Light
25 & 26 Nov (7pm), 27 Nov (5pm). Free admission; Fri is TICKET ONLY.
This famous procession starts in complete darkness and ends with 1300 candles.
Winter’s Trail Workshop
28-30 Nov, 10.30-12.30 or 1.30-3pm. Wintry crafts! Warm your fingers; contribute to an art installation. Free admission
Last chance for ‘100 Hearts for 100 Years’
An armed forces charity are showing 4 original hearts made by WW1 soldiers alongside 100 contemporary versions, until 24 Nov.
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Courses

The Diocesan Stewardship team is running evening workshops,
spread across the diocese and open to anyone, not just local deaneries, so that individual date preferences can be met. 
All the workshops run between 7-9pm, with coffee & registration from 6:30pm. Copies of materials will be circulated after the workshop. There is no charge for these workshops. 
If you would like to register for a workshop, please email Anna Wilde, as this will help planning of the evening. We would welcome both clergy and lay members of the parish.

Dates still to come:
23 Nov: Sturminster Newton Church Hall, DT11 1DB
29 Nov: Calne Parish Centre, SN11 0HU
1 Dec. St Nicholas' Church, Corfe Mullen BH21 3LE 
We look forward to meeting with you!
The Lyme Regis Organ School is running a three-day workshop in February 2017 and still has places to offer.
The overriding theme of the workshop will be 'Wond’rous Machine', with a free choice of music. There will be ample time for study in small groups with expert teachers.  The lead tutor will again be Philip Scriven. The workshop will be valuable for organists of all levels, including those studying for higher grade examinations and RCO diplomas. £215 (or £130 for under-18s) includes all course fees, lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, dinner on the first night, refreshment breaks, and travel to and from other venues. Flyer here; booking form here.

Diocese of Salisbury Exploring Prayer Days
With Bishop Michael Perham and Hilfield's Brother Sam SSF.

Set within the context of a day of worship, Bishop Michael and Brother Sam will lead us in an exploration of
how we pray, both individually and together.
  • Wilts - Wednesday 1 February at Market Lavington Church and Community Hall
  • Sherborne - Saturday 11 February at Crossways Church and School Hall
  • Dorset - Thursday 16 February at St George’s Oakdale Church and Hall
  • Sarum - Saturday 18 February at St Mary and St Melor Amesbury and Wyndham Hall
To book a place – by Friday 16 December – please use our online booking system or email Tina Draycott.

Make a Scratch on to the Soul
at Sarum College
Wednesday 30 November, 3.45pm

Screening and discussion with artist and director Tim Wainwright on his 40-minute film, ‘About Soul’. An exploration of people’s ideas of soul, this film is the culmination of a quartet of works about the human elements of mind, body, heart and soul. Free and open to all. Full details

Contemplation and Photography
at Sarum College
Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 January

A weekend exploring the relationship between contemplation and photography with practical advice on how to use a camera as part of the contemplative journey. Full details
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More than 500 Christmas services in the Diocese have already been listed on the A Christmas Near You website. Don’t miss your chance to have your services listed on this major national project: there are only 8 days left to do so.
Add updates via this link

CofE Monthlies for December 2016 are out now in various formats.
Click here to browse

Advent resources
The Bible Society dare you to take the Advent Challenge and bring the Bible to life… more here

Water Aid's Christmas Appeal
Last Christmas, Water Aid reached over 120,000 mums and their families around the world with safe water, to give their new babies the best possible start in life. Please consider supporting, and using their resources. Details here

Be Prepared for Winter with Parish Buying
Latest offers here

From Iraq to Kenya
Elaine Glover, based in St Dunstan’s Upton, was a missionary in Kenya for four years, working to educate girls, helping set up a medical clinic and running outreaches to drunks and prisoners. She also worked with Canon Andrew White in Baghdad and has had a book published. She has powerful, encouraging stories of God using a ‘nobody’ and is available for talks. Do email Elaine if you are interested.
Filing Cabinet – excellent condition, not lockable, free if buyer collects from Church House. Email Gerry Lynch or ring 01722 438652 for more details.

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