Church hall made into New Flats in Portland
Two new flats, developed from an old church hall, are to be offered for rent to young people in Portland as a response to the shortage of reasonably priced accommodation in the area.
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Wiltshire and Dorset Ride + Stride 2023
Congratulations to the various churches, parishes and communities across Wiltshire and Dorset who took part on 9 September in Ride + Stride. Ride + Stride takes place annually, raising funds for historic churches trusts. Taking place on the second Saturday of September the funds raised can be split between the nominated Trust and the participants chosen church or chapel.
New Licensed Worship Leaders
Last Sunday, 10 September, Bishop Karen licensed new LWL's Philippa for Shaftsbury and James for the Bridport Team. Bishop Karen summarised LWL's as 'all about using our gifts for God’s glory'.
125 years of the Forces Welfare Fund
After 125 years, the Forces Welfare Fund is still supporting military personnel and their families today in the Diocese of Salisbury
Four new licensed lay ministers
Read about our four new Licensed Lay Ministers, to be licensed on 30 September.
Radipole parish achieving two Rocha Awards!
This parish has achieved both Bronze and Silver Rocha Eco Church Awards!
Service remembering Roma Holocaust
Remembrance service to commemorate the 2,897 Roma and Sinti people murdered in one night by the Nazi regime
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.
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".
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.
