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The latest update from the Church of England in most of Wiltshire and Dorset, plus bits of Hampshire and Devon.

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Tuesday 8 January 2019:
Happy New Year!

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Top Stories

'Make migrant channel crossings tales of hope'
- three Purbeck parishes tell the Home Secretary.
Have you got what it takes to be a Cathedral chorister?
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?"
“If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this
programme please ring...” Have you ever wondered about who will answer that phone call?

Blandford Parish Church gets a perfect Christmas present: a National Lottery grant towards its £1.2 million restoration project.

The Bishop's New Year Message on BBC Radio Wilts: read a transcript here.
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Diocesan Events

Resourcing a Good Lent
Annual look at new Lent books and courses with Sarum College Principal James Woodward, plus David Cole’s launch of his new book ‘Celtic Lent’. Tue 15 Jan, 3pm.
Free entry; refreshments
'Torn From Home': a multi-faith Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration in words and music at St Thomas’s Church, Salisbury
Sun 27 Jan, 4pm
Poster & contact info
The Big Sleep at Salisbury Cathedral
Fri 1 Feb, from 8pm
Take a stand against homelessness; to raise vital funds for homeless services in Salisbury. Well-behaved dogs welcome! More here
25 February to 10 March
Fairtrade Fortnight 2019. 

The start of a three-year campaign to raise awareness and give cocoa farmers a living income.
Info and resources here
Our main Events page has been updated with events for Bodenham, Bournemouth, Edington, Holt, Salisbury, and Warminster.
Keep up to date here.

Please click here to submit your events.
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Our Cathedral

‘A Token of Love’ Christmas Prayer Tree, running until Sun 3 Feb, set in St Lawrence Chapel in the South Transept. Remember loved ones, and add their name if you wish. Free
Stonemasonry Works Yard Tour
Go behind the scenes of our Cathedral works yard and learn about the incredible work of our talented stonemasons.
Tue 8 Jan, 2-3pm or Thu 10 Jan, 2-3pm
£17.50 per person.
Meet a Medieval Manuscript
Meet an expert and discover more about the vast collection of medieval books and documents at our Cathedral. 
Tue 15 Jan, 10.30-11am or 11.30-12. Free.
An Epiphany Devotion: Journey of the Magi
Sun 20 Jan, 5pm
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Courses & Lectures

Glory
Sat 19 Jan, 10-4
Sarum College
An introduction to approaches to the suffering that seems to fill both the human and the non-human worlds with an opportunity to discuss recent debates, ‘natural evil’ in particular.
With Christopher Southgate. £60
Reflective Practice
Mon 21 to Thu 24 Jan
Sarum College
A leadership postgraduate module, open to all, engages in a critical study of how reflective practice can ground an understanding of leadership and improve performance.
£370/ £540
Nevertheless She Persisted: Theology, Faith and Feminism 
Sat 26 Jan, 10-4
Weaving together performance poetry, art, story-sharing and feminist theology, this day offers space for conversation and reflection on contemporary issues in a creative and accessible way.
With Ruth Wells. £60
The Ammerdown Centre has new courses for 2019, including ‘Art Therapy and Anger’, ‘Practical Mindfulness’, ‘Diverse Doors’, and ‘Learn to Morris Dance’. More here
Keep up to date, and book online, here.
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Regulars

From the Diocese
 
Job vacancies
 
Parish events
 
All courses

School & parish courses
 
Retreats

Pilgrimages

New clergy appointments

Notices

The Revd Benny Hazlehurst RIP, 1963-2018
Benny died on 26 December 2018. His funeral will be on Tuesday 15 January at 1pm at St Peter’s Dorchester. Our sympathy and prayers for Mel, Isaac and Iona. 
If you would like to donate to the Weldmar Hospice, please use this link..
Live Twitter feed from the Holy Land
A number of clergy have gone on pilgrimage. Follow their progress on Twitter via #dosalholyland.
WANTED: Diocesan Registry Clerk or Assistant
This is a permanent part-time role, based at Batt Broadbent solicitors in Salisbury, providing administration for the operation of the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules and the Consistory Court. Closing date: 16 January.
Apply here
WANTED: St Clement’s Church, Poole, seeks a part-time bookkeeper.
Is this you? More here

Cards for Sudan
If you have any unwanted postcards, greetings cards or Christmas cards, do pop them into Church House if you’re nearby. They can be repurposed as lovely recycled cards in aid of our Sudans Link. We’ve raised a surprising amount of money this way over the years. Inquiries via email or 01722 411922.

Pulpit/ Altar Swap
A priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio and his wife are to spend an extended time in England in the second half of 2019. Thomas is willing to swap his home and limited parish duties in Cincinnati with a priest from this diocese. If anyone is interested in such an arrangement, they should email the Bishop’s Chaplain, Canon Tony Monds (or ring 01722 420942) in the first instance.
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Funding & Giving

“It’s only because of your support that I’m not dead”
Over the past year, nearly 500 homeless people have died on our streets, and many are cold, and tired, and running out of hope. Church Urban Fund releases a powerful video featuring Terry’s personal story.
Watch it here
REMINDER: Erskine Muton Trust Fund
The closing date for applications from Dorset parishes wishing to apply for grants from the next distribution from the Erskine Muton Trust Fund is Friday 8 February 2019. Grants are available towards the cost of works to church buildings located in county of Dorset. 
Further details and an application form are available via email or 01722 438665.
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Resources

Thy Kingdom Come 2019
A global wave of prayer, calling all Christians to pray for evangelisation from Ascension to Pentecost, 30 May - 9 June. The last three years have been a success, with millions praying in 144 countries, across 65 Christian denominations. New resources are coming, including devotionals, prayer cards, podcasts a family prayer adventure map, and the award-winning TKC App. Sample stories come from Nottingham, small rural parishes and other places.
Looking for some in-depth Bible notes? Our own Paul Bradbury has contributed to the Jan-Apr edition of Guidelines.
More here
If you want to study the whole Bible, how about the Bible Course?
Take a look
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Web updates

The Bishop's New Year Message is here

Download the complete Confirmations List here

Social Justice: Alabaré homelessness card

Retreats: new Ammerdown courses

Deaneries: latest events from Devizes

Clergy Spouses: page has been updated

Prayer: latest MenUnited newsletter
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Contact

Many thanks to all who contributed to this glimpse into the life of our diocese.
Click here to submit events and info.

Our Digital Missioner, Michael Ford, edits the e-Bulletin. Email him or ring 01722 438652.
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