Bishop Stephen's Christmas Message 2024
Read and watch Bishop Stephen's Christmas message for 2024
News and Media
Sentencing of Timothy Biles
We honour the courage of the victims and survivors who have come forward to support the prosecution of Timothy Biles, who has been sentenced to a total of six years in prison for five counts of indecent assault
Leaving X
After thought and prayer, the diocesan account on X is no longer active. The three bishops are also no longer using their accounts. We posted an explanation on the channel in our final post.
6 ways to recycle your Christingle
6 ways to recycle your Christingle this Advent season
A Rare 13th-Century Bible Could Return to Salisbury Cathedral After 700 Years
A campaign is underway to bring a remarkable 13th-century Bible back to Salisbury Cathedral.
Dorset church with connection to abolition of slavery holds special service
ChristChurch Melplash hosted a special Anti-Slavery service entitled "Sing a Song of Freedom" on 1st December to coincide with Advent Sunday and to mark the United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on 2 December.
An empty barge - a personal reflection from Rural Dean of Weymouth and Portland
Rev Jo Haine, Rural Dean of Weymouth and Portland, shares her reflections on the now empty Bibby Stockholm, after months of ministering to the men on board
Exceptional and tireless’ work to build relationship in Sudans recognised
Award from Archbishop of Canterbury for Rev Canon Ian Woodward
Join our Angel Advent-ure this Christmas on our social medias
Inspired by Sturminster Newton we are flying small woolen angels across the diocese every day over on our Facebook and Instagram, guess each day at 9:00 where the church is and found out at 19:00!
The Light Church will provide new home for worshipping community
The Light Church will provide new home for worshipping community in Royal Wootton Bassett - and for those with no church home
