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Going green poses "unique challenges" for churches
Bishop Nicholas has said our churches pose some "unique challenges when it comes to energy efficiency." Read more...
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House of Bishops' statement on Civil Partnerships
From the Bishops of Salisbury, Sherborne and Ramsbury. Read More…
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Living out the vision of Renewing Hope - Pray Serve Grow. Inspiring mission and transforming lives.
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Rural Hope
Finding, enthusing and equipping rural leaders of the future and resourcing all those involved right now in ministry and mission in our rural communities.
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Messy Plough Sunday
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. Read More…
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Hope in Action
Inspiring and supporting as we respond to the needs of our local communities and the wider world.
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Because every 15 minutes, a child comes into care
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. Read More…
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Trowbridge unites against homelessness
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. Read More…
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First Aid for Youth Mental Health
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. Read More…
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Being Called
Discovering who God is calling you to be, and encouraging that vocation.
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Is God calling you?
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. Read More…
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Growth in Action
Growing in depth and numbers, with confident, collaborative schools and churches making a difference to their communities.
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Mission Swap Shop
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. Read More…
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Eco Church
Preaching and practising care for God’s creation.
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Church of England invests £600m towards net zero emissions
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. Read More…
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Litter Picking Good
Bishop Nicholas has offered his support to a national litter picking campaign. Read More…
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Sharing our vision, the stories and the history that makes us the Diocese of Salisbury - Renewing Hope- Pray Serve Grow.
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From our Parishes
Renewing Hope through our mission and ministry and working together, praying, serving and growing, to sustain a thriving Christian presence in every one of our 437 parishes.
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Ding Dong Merrily on High
It was a fitting hymn for the rededication of the much-loved bells at one of our Dorset churches. Read More…
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Clubbing together
Bishop Andrew has formally opened a new clubhouse at Chilton Foliat Primary School. Read More…
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Fit for the Future
A former MP for Salisbury has been recruited to the campaign to save the roof of Amesbury Abbey. Read More…
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Enthusiastic, flexible organist wanted!
Holy Trinity Weymouth is looking for a Director of Music. Read More…
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Lyme Tower Project almost complete
A 5-month project to extensively repair and refurbish the tower at St Michael’s Parish Church in Lyme Regis is almost complete. Read More…
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Thanks for the Abbey memories
Sherborne Abbey's Rector is retiring after 27 years in post. Read More…
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From our Schools
Living out God’s transforming presence’ in every aspect of our work: schools, classrooms and staff rooms, Sunday schools and youth groups, finance and buildings, parishes and communities.
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Thought for the Week
Monday 27th January
Sometimes we are so busy moving that we don’t take time to enjoy God’s beautiful creation, take pleasure in simple things or enjoy the peace that comes from above. What can we do about this? More from Cranborne Middle School here
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"A sheer privilege and joy"
The Revd Philip Bromiley gives us his take on being a Foundation Governor in one of our church schools in Wiltshire. Read More…
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Spirituality Day at Bishops Cannings
Bishops Cannings Primary School held a Spirituality Day after being awarded a grant from the Bishops Wordsworth Educational Trust. Read More…
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Shaping young minds with Polydron
A school in north Wiltshire has partnered with a successful manufacturer to aid pupils' aspirations. Read More…
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From our Diocesan Support Team
The latest news and information from the team that supports work in our parishes and worshipping communities.
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A DAC Trio
This month we welcome 2 new colleagues to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) team. Read More…
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Keeping us Safe
Ensuring the Diocese of Salisbury provides a safe and caring environment for everyone but especially children, and adults who may be at risk of abuse and neglect.
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New Helpline for PCR2
An independent helpline has been set to listen to the voices of survivors who want to come forward as part of the second phase of the Church of England’s Past Cases Review (PCR2). Read More…
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From the wider Church
Stories from the Church of England and our Archbishops.
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Church could seek to end "paupers' funerals"
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. Read More…
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The Today Programme
Bishop Nicholas was interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme this week. Log in and listen to his interview here, starting at 1:43:07.
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Apply for Funds by February 7th!
The deadline for applications to the Aldhelm Mission Fund is approaching.
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The closing date for the next round of applications to the Fund, that supports new mission initiatives in parishes, schools and the wider community in the Diocese, is Friday 7th February 2020. Application forms, guidelines and further details here.
Joining Together
From 1st February 2020, the two former parishes of Hilperton with Whaddon and Staverton with Hilperton Marsh, both in the Canalside benefice, will unite to form the single parish of Hilperton and Staverton. The status of churches is unaffected.
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Keep Sharing
Last week's lead story in Grapevine has prompted a lot of sharing! Our Chaplain to the Deaf Community wrote some guidelines to help those who hear as they work with the Deaf community.
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Among the responses on Facebook was praise from a member of the Deaf community, who posted "I can vouch for these," and there was also a request to share the post with the NHS. We post many of our Grapevine stories on Facebook and, thanks to you, they get shared far and wide - up to 3,000 times. So thank you, and keep sharing!
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New Lay Ministers at St Peter’s Church, Dorchester, 4 February, 7.30pm. Come and celebrate with us as Bishop Karen commissions 9 new Lay Pioneers. The candidates have completed a 12 session course and a period of discernment with their incumbents and are looking forward to their new ministries. Inquiries here
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Sudans Deanery Links Day 2020
at Shaftesbury School, Saturday 25 April. Updates on the current situation in the Sudans; the work of the Medical and Education Committees; reports from our Deaneries about their own links, including plans to host bishops of both Sudans before the Lambeth Conference in July. Info and booking
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'Peace and a Holy Life': the Sudans Day 2020
at Shaftesbury School, Saturday 10 October. Update on the current social and political situation in Sudan and South Sudan; invited speakers; links presentations; update on the work of the Sudan Committee.
Poster and booking here
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Click here for our latest event updates from Hilfield, Marlborough, Salisbury, Wilton, and Wimborne.
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- Team Vicar - Weymouth
The Weymouth Ridgeway Team Ministry: St Francis of Assisi, Littlemoor. We are a warm and welcoming, community-focused church on the edge of Weymouth. Our vision is to develop in prayer and in our community outreach, living out our vision of ‘Loving Jesus, Loving one another and Loving our Community’.
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Book now & avoid disappointment!
Fancy 4 days of Spirit-filled worship, inspiring teaching and practical workshops? Want to meet with others in ministry who really ‘get it’? Need to re-charge and nurture your own faith or reinvigorate your walk with God? Looking for resources and skills to equip you for ministry in your context?
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Check out the On Fire Mission annual conference at High Leigh 27-30 April, with Bishop Bev Mason and Simon Rundell.
Book online as soon as possible - only a few places remaining!
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You can find the latest courses from our Board of Education here.
Click here for diocesan courses.
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The Birth of the Father Willis Organ
We have another interesting talk coming up about the Father Willis organ next month, led by our Library and Archives Teams. Based on a unique collection of nineteenth century documents recently transcribed by a team of volunteers, the talk will shed light on the arguments over where organ should be and the concealing of its pipes within the Cathedral. Learn more here.
New job vacancies
Education Administrator and Development Officer – find out more here.
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For the latest Cathedral news, click here. Events and services are here.
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Top Marks for Sarum College
The Ministry Council has awarded its highest accolade of ‘Confidence’ to the Sarum Formation in Ministry following its recent review of the College’s ministry training programmes. Read More…
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For the latest news, events and courses, click here to visit the website.
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