On Sunday 14 January after more than 10 years of planning, selecting and commissioning designs, Salisbury Cathedral formally unveiled two new altars, which were consecrated by Bishop Stephen during the 10.30 Eucharist.
Following the very successful tractor run in October, last Sunday, St Peter and St Paul Caundle Marsh hosted a modern Plough Sunday Service.
St Peter Stourton Caundle applied for a grant from the Aldhelm Mission Fund to develop a new community outreach cafe in the village, called The Beehive which meets in the village hall every Thursday. This project has been led and managed by Rachel Page, Lay Pastoral Assistant, with the support of her husband, Rob and a small team.
Helen Holtam MBE began Origami classes in HMP Erlestoke in 2017, as part of 'Friends of Erlestoke prison' group. Helen from there created 'Origami inside', her website to sell the items the prisoners make. All profits earned from the sale of the cards and sculptures go towards the rehabilitation of prisoners. The Origami allows prisoners to be creative and engage in an activity which is seen as therapeutic. One maker said, ‘I’ve been in prison for 14 years and never until today have I forgotten where I am for a whole morning’.
Bradford on Avon’s flooding "was described as the worst seen since the 1980s and 40 houses in Marlborough were evacuated after water levels rose so high it became too dangerous for people to stay in their homes." Hundreds of businesses and homes have been damaged, with the recovery period unknown. Several roads and areas are still closed.
Thank you to all of those who have tagged us and shared your Christmas events over the past few weeks. From outdoor carols to pantomime nativities, we hope you all enjoyed your celebrations. Check out what those across our diocese has been up to!
Last month, Beverley Linnecor was commissioned as an Anna Chaplain, after an agreement between the Diocese of Salisbury and BRF Ministries was extended to cover the Channel Islands.
In his sermon Bishop Stephen referred to the 'what3words app' which he uses to find parishes and schools as he travels across the diocese, which is one of the largest in the Church of England. He reflected on just how many times three words are used in scripture to sum up what God is sharing with us, especially at Christmas.
Watch Bishop Andrew's New Years Message 2024
Rev Philip Bromiley and Chris Webb are appointed as the new ecumenical advisors for Ramsbury and Sherborne. (Wiltshire and Dorset)
