Ride + Stride across our diocese
Every year, our churches Ride + Stride on the second Saturday in September to raise funds for local churches and the Dorset/Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust, and this year was no different!
News and Media
Understanding conflict in the Holy Land
Two webinars exploring perspectives on the war in Gaza, organised by the diocesan justice network Seeing Differently, included reflections from Christian and Jewish leaders in the UK and in Israel and Palestine.
Church saved from collapse by village fundraising campaign
A Dorset church has been saved from collapse by the fundraising efforts of its village.
Join our new Licensed Lay Ministers this weekend!
This Saturday 27th September, the following 5 people will be admitted to the office of Licensed Lay Minister having successfully completed their two years of training at Sarum College. Everyone is invited to join the service at Salisbury Cathedral at11:00.
“God is able to do a lot with a very small amount."
“The theme of multiplication runs throughout the Bible. What cannot be achieved by addition, God does by multiplication. You reap what you sow, only many times more. What you give to the Lord, he multiplies.”
Life is better...under the sea!
The Lyme Bay Reserve is often called the “Coral Garden of England’ St John’s West Bay celebrated sea gardens and their treasures this summer with a creative and joyful outreach event.
22 mile pilgrimage through 'thin' places
13 people from different places and carrying different hopes and dreams come together to walk,commiktting to listening deeply to one another, to the world around us, and to God.
1300th anniversary of the Wimborne Minister founder
Last Sunday, Wimborne Minster marked the 1300th anniversary of the death of the founder and Patron Saint Cuthburga in their Patronal Festival.
Lifeboat blessing
Last Sunday, the Swanage Lifeboat Station was blessed on its 150th anniversary with Bishop Stephen.
Christ Church’s Heritage Celebration
Christ Church’s Heritage Celebration events in July attracted over 550 people of all ages and were supported by 46 volunteers! Huge thanks were given to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, who made it all possible.
