News and Media


Four new licensed lay ministers

Read about our four new Licensed Lay Ministers, to be licensed on 30 September.

thumbnail_LLMs 2023.jpg

Radipole parish achieving two Rocha Awards!

This parish has achieved both Bronze and Silver Rocha Eco Church Awards!

Good Friday Celebration.jpeg

Service remembering Roma Holocaust

Remembrance service to commemorate the 2,897 Roma and Sinti people murdered in one night by the Nazi regime

9yb4eiaw1urdnchl8tjgoks23qzvx0p6f7m

Children's exploration of the Eucharist

A new School and parish initiative was recently set up for children in year 4, 5 and 6 have the opportunity to learn more about the church's understanding of the Eucharist. 

cb2d3958-6848-4866-b9d7-20ddaa35d2a9.JPG

Journey to building a sustainable church: All Saints, Harnham

As part of the diocese's commitment to climate justice, we are sharing stories of parishes and communities seeking to live and worship more sustainably. Today Joanna Woodd describes her five-year experience in developing All Saints, Harnham as an environmentally friendly church. Joanna thought it would be easy, but she discovered that the journey would be a process of "discovery, frustration and enrichment". frustration and enrichment". 

20230719_113122.jpg

More than 50 children awarded for their leadership skills 

A Dorset primary school is encouraging children to be the change they want to see, with more than 50 awards being presented by Bishop Karen for their leadership skills. 

+K – 50 leaders medals  6 (1).JPG

At Home with God- Retreat and Relaxation

Exploring the themes of Sanctuary, Vocation, Belonging at St James Church Poole. Covering Worship, Silent Reflection, Interacting with the themes with clay.


Island wide Pilgrimage honouring Jersey saint

An island wide event that re-launched after a two-year pause saw a pilgrimage to St Hellier in Jersey. Among those who trekked from Town Church to the Hermitage where St. Helier lived and died were Bishop Stephen and his wife, Carol, Dean Mike Kerl and The Lieutenant Governor of Jersey. 

F1LiNvXXwAAZ4yC.jpeg

Stained glass turned churches into the IMAX cinemas of mediaeval England

Last Sunday Bishop Andrew spoke with BBC Wilts about #StainedGlassSummer. Listen to it here. Talking about the history of stained glass windows, Bishop Andrew explained: "Stained glass turned churches into the IMAX cinemas of mediaeval England. Cascades of kaleidoscopic colour and light onto the people gathered inside"  

image (17).jpeg

Dorset pupils walk 47 miles for the Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage

Pupils from All Saints School in Weymouth, Dorset, embarked on a three-and-a-half-day walk this week. Accompanied by members of the staff and with the Archdeacon of Dorset and diocesan Youth and Children's Adviser in tow. They began their adventure early Sunday morning at Durdle Door before walking 47 miles to St Wite's shrine at Whitchurch Canonicorum.

20230718_100118.jpg
Powered by Church Edit