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Doug Horley and his Crazy Science Show with 650 children and young people!

In an event part funded by the Aldhelm Mission Fund, last month international children’s worship song writer Doug Horley visited Hampreston First School, Ferndown First School and St Mary’s Church, Ferndown, using science, bubbles, songs and interaction to explore the greatness of creation and God’s love for everyone.

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Sudans Partnership gives an update on the ongoing conflict in Sudan

The whole of the Sudans needs your prayers as the bloody internal ‘War of the warlords’ in Khartoum and Omdurman and Darfur areas of Sudan shows no signs of diminishing

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Church of England announces £9 million to help churches

A total of £2.8 million has been allocated for 30 Church Buildings Support Officers across the country to give specialist advice on the management, conservation, repair and development of church buildings, including community use alongside worship.

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The Cross of St Aldhelm 2023

On Sunday 5 November, Bishop Stephen gave out 3 St Aldhelm Crosses in a service at Salisbury Cathedral. In 2005, on the 1300th Anniversary of the consecration of St Aldhelm as the first Bishop in this part of Wessex, Bishop David Stancliffe established a diocesan award, the Cross of St Aldhelm, to give to people whose contribution to the life of the Church and the Diocese goes far beyond the normal call of duty. This award is presented to a small number of Church members who have made an especially significant contribution to our shared life.

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Storm affected communities ask for prayer

Communities in the Channel Islands have asked for prayers as Storm Ciaron wreaked serious damage with trees down, buildings battered and graves ripped out of the ground. Parts of Dorset have also suffered damage, including extensive flooding in rural and coastal areas.

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St John's Parish, Jersey Harvest Fun!

Over the past few weeks, St John's Parish, Jersey have been celebrating Harvest Festival and prepping donations, ready for Christmas.

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Paul Wheatley, previous Archdeacon of Sherborne has passed away

"It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of The Venerable Paul Wheatley."


Ordination of new deacon first by woman bishop in diocese

Ordination of Rev Belinda West a time of affirmation, celebration and hope

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Baptism celebration in new church congregation

A new congregation in Weymouth offers intergenerational worship and a place for everyone to share their story

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A celebration of ministry in Ramsbury

On 16 October, Bishop Andrew, Archdeacon's of Wilts and Sarum, Clergy and LLM's gathered to celebrate all their hard work in well-being activities.

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