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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 parishes.
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Welcoming Lorna
With lockdown restrictions in place, ordinations are still being celebrated - but now much of this takes place online. Bishop Karen posted pictures of the ordination of the Revd Lorna Johnson on Facebook yesterday night (2nd February) and said: "A joy to ordain Lorna as priest this evening. Very small and socially distanced service, which with the wonders of modern technology was watched by many more on line." Lorna is the Assistant Curate with the Bridport Team in West Dorset.
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Pancakes are back!
The Wimborne Minster Pancake Race is back on - a local community group stepped in and made it virtual. Read More…
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A Ministry Compendium
Wootton Basset's Revd Ollie Blease has been learning new ways to use technology and the web for mission, and has put the benefit of his experience into a quick-reference how-to guide. Start browsing here.
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Tea & Chatter, with bears
The Revd Peter Ostli-East tells us: "An initiative started in the Bourne Valley Benefice by David Mooney and Simon Dawson is helping people connect during lockdown.
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"Tea & Chatter in the Bourne Valley is a weekly opportunity to gather at 4.00pm on Thursdays, via Zoom, to help those who might be feeling more than usually isolated keep in contact across the 5-Parish Benefice. From an initial sharing of everyday experiences and concerns, the gathering has progressed to include a Quiz, competitive sharing of Marmalade recipes, and an invitation to bring a Teddy bear or 2 to share in the party. Tea and cake is at the discretion of those joining in!"
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Let your light shine
For Candlemas, the Revd Lorraine Dobbins from Christ Church Warminster says: "We have a symbol of light and hope in the church grounds, with meditations and prayers for those who want to engage."
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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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Spotlight on the MAT- DSAT part 2
In the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, our schools are spread right across the Diocese from Beaminster in West Dorset to Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, ranging from a small village school of just 50 children to a town school with around 400 pupils. Read more...
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Hope in the Darkest season
Thought for the Week
Monday 1st February
"To hold a bulb or some seeds in your hand, and reflect upon how dry, how withered, how empty they appear; to know that somehow in them life is contained, life in all its fullness- how can that not bring us hope in the darkest hours?" More from Salisbury Plain's Eleanor Rance here.
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From our Mothers' Union
Working with people of all faiths and none in 84 countries to promote stable marriage, family life and the protection of children. Prayer, resources, enabling, campaigning.
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New friends and a Wave of Prayer
Our Diocesan Mothers' Union remains as busy and committed as ever, and prayer and hospitality are hallmarks of members' work. Read More…
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From our Bishops
Sermons, articles and speeches from Bishop Nicholas, Bishop Karen and Bishop Andrew, along with access to our Monthly Message.
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This Month's Letter
The Dean of Salisbury, Nicholas Papadopulos, writes; "According to ancient tradition (!) the probationer choristers of the Cathedral celebrate Shrove Tuesday by cooking pancakes in the Deanery kitchen." Several weeks into another lockdown, this is not possible. So what is, and what can it teach us?
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Read the monthly message here.
Bishop Andrew's 'Going to Ground' series is on YouTube, and his weekly blog is usually posted on Saturday or Sunday. He is also on Twitter and Instagram. Bishop Karen is on Twitter, and invites you to join her on Facebook - search our Diocesan page for her latest content. Our Bishops are contactable via email.
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Telephone befriending service
The Revd Suzie Allen, Associate Priest to Wimborne Minster and The Wimborne Villages, is keen to set up a telephone befriending service, and has already had responses to last week's appeal. She says: "Just to say a big thank you for your help.
"Hopefully will have plenty of answers to my questions by the end of the week!" Watch this space...
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"Better late than never"
Br Clark, Guardian of Hilfield Friary, says: "Better late than never, the Hilfield Community has finally gotten its act together to stream the Sunday Liturgy.
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"Each week we will share with you the unadorned and unexpurgated experience of our Sunday morning liturgy. This week we celebrate the Feast of the presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, also known as Candlemas. We hope you enjoy praying with us. Light a candle while you watch: although it is second-best to being here. However, we are grateful for your support and friendship. The link is here. You can use the same link every Sunday. It's always at 8.30am. Wishing you much peace and all good."
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‘Questions of our Times’
A webinar series from the Christian Evidence Society on 5 consecutive Tuesdays, from 23rd February
In the first session, former Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken, now a prison chaplain at HMP Pentonville and an assistant minister at St Matthew’s Westminster, will discuss ‘In a world of fake news, who can we trust?’
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- Team Vicar - Swanage and Studland
The Team Ministry of Swanage and Studland, whilst largely traditional and reflective of its lovely seaside location on the Purbeck Coast, is contemplating new thoughts of mission and ministry and seeks a team vicar to lead and help guide its energy through the exciting challenges ahead.
- Parish Secretary - Sherborne
For Sherborne Abbey, Dorset DT9 3LQ
- P/T Finance and Administration Manager - Wimborne
Finance and Administration Manager, Wimborne Minster (permanent, part-time).
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Light a candle
A chance to share your thanks, hopes and memories (see 'Prayer in Action' story above).
Audition for Salisbury Cathedral’s renowned choir
If your child loves to sign and is interested in becoming a chorister they can audition at our upcoming Voice Trial on Saturday 3rd July.
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For the latest Cathedral news, click here. Events and services are here.
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Full of Character: A Christian Approach to Education in a Digital Age
4th February
What is the post-truth world and how can we remain fully human in it? The Christian tradition has much to say on this. We need habits of the heart to be joyful, thoughtful, resourceful & truthful. Join us for a morning with Dr Frances Ward.
Biblical Study Break: Exploring the Psalms- Songs of Faith and Doubt
8th-11th February
The psalms were written well over 2000 years ago and some of the imagery seems strange and disturbing yet so recognisably human. Delve into this ancient poetry with a fresh perspective from Dr Anne Conway-Jones.
‘Tales of a Brave Slave’: Creatively Reflecting on Racism and the Church
23rd February
This half-day session with Ghostship author Fr Azariah France-Williams is centred around three poems. Explore personal experience and meaning in the context of racism in the church, and to reflect creatively on your own responses to understandings of race, ethnicity, privilege, and power.
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There are many more CMD courses on offer via Sarum College; view these and the entire programme through April on our website.
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