THIS MONTH: How we remembered and how we celebrated

Dear <<First Name>>,

This email is sent, at the request of the Bishop of Salisbury, to all incumbents, ministers and officers in this Diocese. It is your monthly go-to for operational matters, guidance and advice. Many of the links lead to time-limited PDFs that you can download and keep. It's all part of the service!
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Our monthly internal briefing with must-read info, to those working in and for our Diocese.

How we remembered HRH Philip
Many of us tuned into national coverage, as well as more local services at our Cathedral, Wimborne Minster, in the Chalke Valley, and elsewhere. All 3 of our Bishops paid tribute at a time of national mourning. Read more...

What we did for Easter 2021

After a lockdown Easter last year, our churches, schools and their communities were delighted that this year they could celebrate the risen Christ, in their buildings, in their churchyards and online.

While worship was of course socially-distanced and congregational singing only possible outside, Easter 2021 was celebrated across our Diocese with increasing confidence, creativity and commitment. Read more....

Did you know that many of the items in Working Together are PDFs? Feel free to download them for your own reference... it's all part of the service.

Latest news

Covid hits our Salisbury-Sudans Link hard
The impact of Covid-19 has hit charities especially hard, and the Salisbury-Sudans Link is no exception. We desperately need your help to keep funding all the crucial work we support. Lives are at stake, and yet changing one person’s life can change many. Read more...
(and there is a Gift Aid form here.)

Funding boost for Blandford
A much-loved Dorset church is to share in a £611,000 funding payout from the National Churches Trust.
A £20,000 National Churches Trust Cornerstone Grant will help fund urgent repairs at St Peter and St Paul and keep the church at the heart of the local community. Read more...

My God Your God Who?
The Revd David John, Vicar of Iwerne Valley, has published 'My God Your God Who?', his first book, a reflection on why we believe what we believe, with a foreword by Bishop Nicholas, and a third of the profits donated to the charity Children with Cancer. Front and back cover here. The book is available through Amazon.

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From our Diocesan Secretary

Hopeful realism?
David Pain writes: While I was preparing for Easter, we had the auditors doing their annual ‘visit’ to Church House. What a great combination! There is something refreshing about an audit process – perhaps every Lent should include one. Read more...

From your Diocesan Support Teams

Diocesan Finance Update
Nigel Salisbury, Chairman of our Diocesan Board of Finance, writes: "Having written to you last in November with news of the 2021 budget I thought it was timely to provide an update on diocesan finances as we enter the second quarter of 2021." Read more...

Deanery Synod Members:
Please aim urgently to fill any vacancies amongst the Deanery Synod Representatives in your parish. Deanery Synod Members elect representatives to the Diocesan Synod and to the General Synod of the Church of England and elections to both these bodies take place this year. It is important that we have a strong electorate representing the voices of the parishes and deaneries.
Photo courtesy SnappyGoat

Ministry Matters

Changes to Marriage Registration from 4th May 2021 - compulsory training
Regarding accessing the online training, sharing it with Parish Administrators/ Churchwardens, Register of Marriage Services, Obtaining the Marriage Document, or Charges for Marriage Certificates, there are some practical insights and information here.

Church of England Marriage Registration Webinar
An hour-long webinar twice on Monday 26th April – once at 11am and again at 8pm, so that the maximum number of people can attend live. Info and booking links here.

Renewing Hope in Action

A Greener Future For Your Church
Parish Buying's new Net Zero 2030 website category aims to provide you with the tools you'll need to start your church's net-zero journey. Topics include 'Unsure how to meet the net zero 2030 target?'and 'Stay in control of your church's net zero journey'. Current subsidised offers include professional cleaning products, up to 80% off core Office Depot products, Education Buying, and online giving. Read more...

Big Church Leaders' Breakfasts
Foodbanks offer vital support to people in crisis and churches are at the heart of that work. The Trussell Trust invites church leaders to a Big Church Leaders' Breakfast online, to say thank you for all that churches do, and to share a vision for a hunger-free future. Find out more and register here.

Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come 2021
A whole raft of resources for all ages has been produced, with the 'Cheeky Pandas' family resources, youth reflections, Archbishop Stephen's Prayer Journal, the Novena, and plenty of digital and video resources to spark imagination and conversations about faith. Read more and follow links here.

Keeping us Safe

Use of photographs
Permissions for photos can be tricky, and even expensive. The Parish Safeguarding handbook provides guidance on page 49. We have a brief guide to copyright, including sourcing and use of images, here - and our Child Protection photography document is here.
Original photo courtesy Pixabay

Stepping down
Steve Long has stepped down after over 7 years in the role of Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Management Group. Read more...

Churchyards

Burial of bodies or ashes in a closed churchyard
There is a short but hopefully helpful insert from our Diocesan Registrar about burial of cremated remains in closed churchyards, here.

In other news...

Remembering... the Revd Canon Jane LLoyd

Jane was Chaplain at Poole hospital, a leading light in this Diocese, and an advisor of national standing. Read More…

...the Revd Carol Langford
Bishop Karen and Archdeacon Antony say: "It is with great regret that we pass on the news of Carol’s death on Easter Tuesday after a long illness caused by a brain tumour. Read more...

...the Ven Hedley Ringrose
Rosemary Ringrose says:
"We are very sorry to share with you the sad news that Hedley died peacefully at home yesterday (15th April) with his family by his side. Read more...

May they rest in peace and rise in glory.

Robes on offer
St Mary’s Shrewton has 2 verger black robes and 10 children’s surplices sizes 18” – 32” that are surplus to requirements. Would they be of any use to you? If so, ring Gay Jennings-Bramly on 01980 620422.

Latest Dorset Funding
WCF's latest e-bulletin includes the #ClubsInCrisis Fund, the Wessex Water Environment Fund, the 'Dorset In The Pandemic' Covid Impact Report, and Governance support. Read more...

Latest Wiltshire Funding
The latest e-bulletin includes the #ClubsInCrisis Fund, Foundation Coronavirus Response & Recovery Grants Programme, University Bursaries, and Other Funding Opportunities, plus Events, Training and Advice. Read more...

Dates for your Diary

What young people want you to know about life after Covid-19
The Children's Society want to make sure you don’t miss tomorrow's live broadcast on 22nd April at 5:15pm to hear directly from young people as they discuss the impact the past year has had on them. Choose from YouTube, the Facebook event, or Facebook Live. The pandemic has been immensely hard for many over the last year, especially young people. But they’re still spreading hope for the future. Hear straight from them!

Vocations Enquiry Morning
Saturday 15th May
How is God calling you? Come and explore with us! Flyer here; more info here.

The Annual Salisbury-Sudans Day, 2021
Saturday 9th October at St Francis' Church, Salisbury.
Save the date!

Sarum College

When God’s Face is Hidden: Theology in Times of Crisis
28th April
With Prof Melissa Raphael

The Faith Lives of Millennials (Salisbury CMD)
5th May
With Ruth Perrin

Befriending Death: The Spiritual Dimensions of Loss and Change (Salisbury CMD)
6th May
With Canon Prof James Woodward

A Rough Guide to… The Holy Spirit (Salisbury CMD)
18th May
With Dr Beth Dodd

Creation Care: How Can Christians Respond to the Environmental Crisis? (Salisbury CMD)
24th May
With Dr Martin Hodson and Revd Margot Hodson

Biblical Study Break on Story Theology: Narrative Approaches to Scripture
24th-27th May
With Pádraig O'Tuama

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Resources

Bible Trek
is an online experience enabling you to discover key biblical sites. Visit Jerusalem, Galilee, Ephesus and other locations; visualise and experience the biblical accounts you read in a fresh way and learn more with the accompanying historical notes and devotional reflections. Read more and view a trailer…

Getting a start in church broadcasting
Mevo Start is an all in one live streaming camera that makes broadcasting simple!
It's already a favourite of many YouTube and Facebook live streamers, and is growing in popularity amongst churches around the world. Read more...

Want to learn to Draw or work with Ceramics?
6-week introductory courses in small groups at the Old School Hall in Durrington for beginners and intermediate levels Anna Bromiley (BA Hons) gained a First-Class Honours degree in Art and Design. She works from her studio in Wiltshire in sculpture, ceramics and portraits, working towards exhibitions and commissions. Flyer here.