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May 2013

Saturdays 11am-12noon: Cathedral Events, Music
Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir is open to all boys and girls in school years 4-8, free of charge, no auditions. Details: 07760 506958, scjc@salcath.co.uk.

Until Monday 9 September: Cathedral Events, Arts
Helaine Blumenfeld’s ‘Messenger of the Spirit’ 
A major sculpture exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral. Details

Until 12 June: Arts
'Creation: a Celebration' at Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ
A magnificent series of 42 panels depicting the Genesis account of the seven days of creation will be on view in the Lady Chapel of Sherborne Abbey for a month. This work of embroidery and mixed media by the artist Sue Symons has been widely acclaimed. Entry is free.
Contact Mark Greenstock: 01935 812452.

Tuesdays until 30 July, 7pm
The Bishop of Sherborne leads Alpha at St Peter’s, Shaftesbury
Exploring Christianity with free food, Bishop’s presentation, discussion and time for stories.
Details: 01747 853060, office@stmin.org.uk.

24-27 May: Ecumenical Events, Prayer and Spirituality, Mission
Connect 2013 at Holton Lee, near Poole.
Main speakers include Mike Pilavachi, Debra Green, Roy Godwin of Ffald-y-Brenin and Russ Parker; seminar speakers include Adrian Snell.
Local church bands will lead worship in the afternoon and evening main tent sessions. The family-focussed programme includes seminars, interest groups, activities, evening celebrations, youth and children’s events and optional camping.
Nearly 2,000 people attended the last Connect in July 2011, representing around 30 churches. 50 churches are expected to participate this year.
Contact Phil Read: 01202 628977. www.connectdorset.org.uk. 

Friday 24 May-Sat 8 June: Cathedral Events, Arts
Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival at Salisbury Cathedral
Launch event Saturday 25 May, 2-10.30pm: a fabulous free afternoon and evening entertainment in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close, ending with fireworks. Details 

Saturday 25 May, 5.30pm: Diocesan Events
Festal Evensong with Presentation of Aldhelm Crosses at Salisbury Cathedral.
Preacher: the Ven Ruth Worsley, Archdeacon of Wilts. Details 

25-27 May, 10am- 5pm: Spring Events
Moreton Flower Festival at St Nicholas Church, Moreton
Moreton Church and the benefice are holding their annual Flower Festival this Bank Holiday weekend over the three days. Moreton Church is famous for its Whistler windows which will act as a backdrop to a stunning display of flowers. Stalls include refreshments, plants and books.
Contact Charles Cooper: candj.cooper@btinternet.com.

Sunday 26 May, 2.30-6pm: Spring Events
Highwood Gardens Open at Charborough Park, BH20 7EW
Teas served by kind permission of Richard Drax & family. Walk around Highwood to see the spectacular rhododendrons and azaleas; relax with teas, coffees and homemade cakes in the park. Various stalls – all proceeds to St Mary’s Church, Almer.
Contact Lynne Seare: 01929 459398.

27 May-2 June: Mothers’ Union
The Big Lunch
Click here for the Mothers' Union page
Contact Joanne Triffitt for more details: pdo.mothersunion@yahoo.co.uk.

29 May-10 June 2013: Prayer and Spirituality
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a local Christian guide
Follow in the footsteps of Jesus, sail on the Sea of Galilee, take a cable car up to the Mount of Temptations, visit the cave where Jesus was born, walk the Via Dolorosa, explore the Old City of Jerusalem and receive a welcome from the Bishop. Stay in church guesthouses in Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem and worship with local Christians. Learn about some of the problems besetting the Holy Land. Contact Tim and Joan Biles: 01935 816247, joan@tjbiles.freeserve.co.uk.

Thursday 30 May, 7.30pm: Israel/Palestine
‘Kindertransport’ in the Menorah Suite, Murray Muscat Centre, Bournemouth BH1 1PW
Professor Otto Hutter has given numerous talks on academic subjects; this is his first talk on Kindertransport. Walter Kammerling is a frequent speaker to schools and groups all over the South West. Both left Vienna on the first Kindertransport train on 10 December 1938 but did not know each other. Josephine has been talking about Kindertransport for 15 years. £3 admission includes refreshments.
Details: bournemouthccj@hotmail.co.uk.

Thursday 30 May, 7.30pm: Ecumenical
Society of Catholic Priests’ Salisbury Chapter at St Mary's Parish Church, Dorchester DT1 2HJ
Public Eucharist for Corpus Christi- Thanksgiving for the Holy Mysteries- followed by Chapter Meeting for members.
Contact the Revd Anthony Longdon: tony.longdon@homecall.co.uk.

Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May, 10.30am-12.00noon: Cathedral Events
Great Big Green Man Hunt at Salisbury Cathedral
Children’s half-term activities. Details 

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June 2013

Saturday 1 June: Summer Events, Social Responsibility
Vol-Fest! HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
For volunteering opportunities please visit www.volunteercentrewiltshire.org.uk.
Contact Beth Wilson: 0845 034 5250, beth@developecs.org.uk.

Sunday 2 June: National Events
60th Anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation
UPDATE: click here for a pdf with resources
The BBC will broadcast a Service of Remembrance from Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4 June. Some churches may wish to host screenings. A new CofE prayer will be used: click here. The Church of England is developing a web area with useful information and resources at www.coronation.churchofengland.org. If you have any interesting events or pictures that would work well for this web area, do send them to howard.dobson@churchofengland.org.
The anniversary coincides with The Big Lunch 2013: see www.thebiglunch.com for details.

Sunday 2 June, 12noon-4pm: Summer Events, Social Responsibility
The Big Lunch Comes to Wilton at the Community Centre and Parish Church.
In 2012, more than 8 million people took part in the Big Lunch. Wilton is staging its own Big Lunch staged by the newly-formed Wilton Town Team is staging this year’s Big Lunch in aid of the Trussell Trust. Bring some food to eat, some to share and some extra for the Food Bank. Tables, chairs, refreshment stalls and attractions are all on offer, including Salisbury Rock Choir, “Souled Out” Gospel Band, Kings of Lounge Gypsy Jazz Guitar Duo, sing-along piano, dancing displays, bouncy castle, children’s games and races, stalls, and party music for dancing. Contact Gary Nunn on 01722 744949.

Monday 3 June, 5.30pm: Cathedral Events
Coronation Anniversary Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral. Details

4-5 June 2013: National Events
Making and growing disciples in the countryside at the King’s Park Conference Centre, Northampton, NN3 6LL. Click here for the flier.

• Have you planted or are seeking to plant a fresh expression in a rural area?
• Do you long to see new disciples of Jesus in the countryside?
• Do you want to keep growing in faith and love yourself?
• Do you want to learn and pray with other rural pioneers?

A gathering for learning from each other, storytelling and prayer. Facilitators: Sally Gaze (author of Mission-shaped and Rural) and Tas Valley (Cell Church leader). Hosted by Pete and Kath Atkins, leaders of Threshold in rural Lincolnshire and members of the Fresh Expressions team. Details: www.freshexpressions.org.uk/makingandgrowing.

Thursday 6 June: Charity Events, Social Responsibility
Join the Big IFast!
The Bishop’s staff will be taking part in the Big Ifast organized by Christian Aid. Why not join them in supporting this initiative? Details 

6-7 June: Summer Events
Garden party at St James Milton Abbas
Contact Su: 01258 880313, su@tra.uk.com.

7-9 June: Summer Events
Festival of Wedding Dresses at St Mary’s Church, Gillingham
The church will be filled with stunning Wedding dresses, Christening gowns and flower arrangements. Saturday is the main event, with wedding themed stalls being in attendance. All are welcome to come and enjoy this celebration of love and commitment across the ages. Perhaps be inspired for your own big day. Details from Victoria Crofts: victoriacrofts@yahoo.co.uk.

Saturday 8 June: Christian Aid
‘Enough food for everyone IF’ rally in London
There are coaches going from Southampton and Swindon, organised by Christian Aid. If enough people respond, Rachel Lucas will book a coach.
Contact her by email: rlucas@givemail.co.uk.

Saturday 8 June, 10am: Sudan
Bradford Deanery Sudan Link Awareness Day at St John's Church Hall, Trowbridge BA14 0ED
A day of information and news about Bradford Deanery's link with Kadugli Diocese in Sudan as part of the Salisbury Diocese link with the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Headline speaker: Baroness Cox of Queensbury. £4 per head includes tea and coffee.
Deadline for bookings: Friday 7 June. Click here for a poster.
Contact Vanessa Rose: va.rose@blueyonder.co.uk.

8-9 June: Summer Events, Family Events
Festival of the Family at St Mary & St Nicholas church Wilton
Saturday 8 June: £2 entry for teddy-bear parachuting from the iconic bell tower. 100 places only: first come, first served! Parachuting starts at 11am. Attractions include stalls, a ‘Great Wilton Cake off’ competition ranging from the Junior Cup Class to the Victoria sponge category for the senior citizens; children’s painting competition and games; local artist watercolours; many other displays; and a BBQ.
Sunday 9 June: 10.30am Festival Eucharist; 3pm production of Joseph, with a cast of children from local schools. For entry forms and info, contact wiltonpcc@btinternet.com.

8-9 June, 12noon-5pm: Summer Events
‘A Royal Occasion’: Flower Festival at St Andrew's Church, Donhead St Andrew SP7 9EB
A flower festival to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen, featuring life-sized replicas of the crowns used at the Coronation. Refreshments, fine wine raffle, plant stall. Flower arranging demonstration on Sunday at 3pm. Donations to support the St Andrew's Church Development Appeal.
Contact Elizabeth Hockney: elizabeth@hockney.me.uk.

8-9 June, 1-5pm: Summer Events
Netherbury Gardens’ Fiftieth Open Weekend
Seventeen gardens open to the public, plus plant stalls, live music, bottle tombola, teas, local wine and cider stall. Admission: £5 per person, valid for both days. Accompanied children under 13 are free of charge. Free parking available. Contact Anne Peck: annepeck@btinternet.com, 01308 488648.

Sunday 9 June, 10.30am: Salisbury-Sudan 40th
‘40 Years of the Salisbury-Sudan Link’: a service at Salisbury Cathedral with the Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, Daniel Deng Bul. All welcome. Contact sudan.secretary@salisbury.anglican.org.

Sunday 9 June, 4pm: Summer Events, Israel/Palestine
‘An Armchair Pilgrimage to the Holy Land’ at Harnham Church Hall, Salisbury SP2 8EY
Come and see the people and situations where Jesus walked. This journey will be of interest whether you are planning to visit or know you will never be able to physically go. All welcome.
Contact the Revd Pat Clegg: pat@clegg1.demon.co.uk.

Sunday 9 June 2013, 6pm: Diocesan Events
Diocesan Choral Festival Service at Salisbury Cathedral, SP1 2EJ
The conductor will be David Halls, with organist John Challenger.
Click here for full details. Contact Roger Bishton: secretary.sdcfg@salisbury.anglican.org.

12-13 June: Salisbury-Sudan 40th
Two-Day Sudan Conference at the Medieval Hall, The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EY
Speakers still to be confirmed. Only 130 places: book early! Contact sudan.secretary@salisbury.anglican.org.

14-16 June: Summer Events
The St James Village Festival at St James Church, Shaftesbury
This Flower Festival picks up the theme of trades in the village and the surrounding farmland, with static displays of village, school and church history; Dorset Button Making; ‘Spirituality Through Art’ displays; a talk by John Baldock on Christian Symbolism; and a look ahead via a 3D video walk-through of a major re-ordering of the church.
Children from the Abbey School will give a concert on Saturday 15th, followed by a rousing evening with the Bell Street Jazz Band.
Contact Mrs Jeanne Loader: 01747 854980.

Saturday 15 June: National Events, Vocations
Young Women and the Church at St Jude’s Church, London, SW5 OLX
A day conference for young women to explore issues around ordination
All the details for the day can be found here: http://youngwomenandthechurch.wordpress.com.
Please encourage anyone you know who may be interested - grants towards travel costs are available if needed. More details: ldmt@salisbury.anglican.org, 01722 411944.

Saturday 15 June, 6.30pm: Summer Events, Music
Summer Evening Choral Concert at St Peter’s Church, Stourton
Drinks on the church lawn before enjoying a feast of music from Ad Hoc Chorale, including Handel's Zadok the Priest and a little light music after the interval. In aid of St. Peter’s Church roof. Adults £10, under-16s £6, including refreshments.
Contact Jane Joyce: j-joyce@dircon.co.uk, 01747 840149.

Sunday 16 June, 2-5pm: Sudan Events
Sudan Garden Fete at South Canonry, Salisbury SP1 2ER
Bishop Nicholas and Helen Holtam are looking forward to hosting this year's Garden Fete in the garden of South Canonry - provided the sun is shining. If it is wet or unsettled, the Fete will be take place, as last year, in the west end of the Cathedral.
Details from Chris Dragonetti: chris.dragonetti@gmail.com.

Sunday 16 June, 2-5.30pm: Summer Events
Abbotsbury Open Gardens in association with St Nicholas Church, Abbotsbury
£3 for adults (children free) allows entry to all the gardens.
Go to the website www.abbotsbury.co.uk for more information on the tour and The Friends of St Nicholas.
Contact MaryLou Anderson: marylou.anderson@hotmail.co.uk.

Tuesday 18 June, 7pm: Summer Events
‘A Man that Looks on Glass’: Bishop Nicholas and the Poet at St John’s Church, Lower Bemerton
The George Herbert in Bemerton Group is delighted to host the first public occasion in Salisbury in which the Bishop will share his enthusiasm and insights. There will be a musical interlude by Catherine Clarke. Free of charge: retiring collection followed by a glass of wine in a riverside garden.
Bookings by phone to 01722 331069.

Wednesday 19 June: Community Events
Whist Drive at Milton Abbas Reading Room. All welcome.
Contact Su Roberts: 01258 880313, su@tra.uk.com.

Wednesday 19 June, 7.30pm: Theology and Faith, Insight Lectures
‘The Toxic Narratives’ at Sherborne Abbey’s Digby Church Hall, DT9 3NL
Dr Casey Strine examines the Toxic Narratives - those parts of the Old Testament many Christians prefer to avoid. Do genocide, ritual mutilation and retributive justice have any place in a Christian Bible? Come along and join the discussion!
Tickets £4 in advance or £5 at the door. www.insight.sherborneabbey.com
Book via Jon Riding: 01935 812452, insight@sherborneabbey.com.

Thursday 20 June and Monday 1 July: Social Responsibility
‘Big River Balsam Bash’ 2013
Thursday 20 June on the River Nadder
Monday 1 July on the River Wylye
The Bash is open to landowners, local community members, conservation groups, education institutions, angling clubs and anyone else with an interest in the health of the Avon system. Main task for the day: Himalayan balsam pulling over an extended stretch of a specific river.
Contact Ben Fitch at Source to Sea: 01380 736066, BenF@wiltshirewildlife.org.

Friday 21 June, 7.30pm: Summer Events, Music
Cattistock Barn Dance at Savill Hall, Cattistock DT2 0JJ
Dance Band with bar: fun guaranteed. The first event in the Cattistock Midsummer Festival weekend. All proceeds in aid of Cattistock Church. www.cattistockfestival.org.
Tickets £10 from Hilary (01300 321027), or contact Cathy Evans (07786 190035).

Saturday 22 June, 7.30pm-10pm: Summer Events, Music
Colin Bryant's Hot Rhythm Orchestra at St. Hubert's Church, Corfe Mullen
Jazz and Swing from the 20's to the 50's. £15 includes finger buffet and a glass of wine.
Bookings: 01202 882807.

Sunday 23 June
RSCM Music Sunday celebrates the use of music in worship and honours the musicians who make it. Details: www.rscm.com/musicsunday.

Sunday 23 June, 4pm: Charity Events, Music
Choral Evensong and Afternoon Tea to celebrate RSCM Music Sunday at St John the Baptist Church, Devizes SN10 1NP
Members of the public are welcome to St John's for this special service, sung by the church's mixed-voice choir of children and adults. 50% of the collection will be donated to the work of the RSCM and everyone is warmly invited for afternoon tea following the service.
Contact Chris Totney: 01672 562886, christotney@gmail.com.

Wednesday 26 June, 7.30pm: Theology and Faith, Insight Lectures
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali - God & Allah, are we talking about the same thing? at Sherborne Abbey, Digby Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL
Bishop Michael addresses God in Muslim-Christian Encounters - are we talking about the same thing? No retired as Bishop of Rochester +Michael is Director of the Oxford Centre for Training, Research & Dialogue. This promises to be a fascinating evening!
Tickets £4 in advance or £5 at the door. www.insight.sherborneabbey.com
Book via Jon Riding: 01935 812452, insight@sherborneabbey.com.

28-30 June: Summer Events
Flower Festival at All Saints' Church, All Cannings.
Theme- Country Weddings. Cream teas available Saturday 2-4pm.
Free admission. Open Friday 2-6, Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 11-4 (followed by songs of praise at 6pm).
Contact Peter Griffin: 01380 862925.

Saturday 29 June: Summer Events, Music
Gala Evening Concert of Popular Songs at All Saints, All Cannings.
Songs from musical shows and films performed by members of the White Horse Opera.
Admission £10 includes glass of wine.
Tickets from Peter Griffin: 01380 862925.

Sunday 30 June, 3pm: Summer Events, Churches Together
Retirement Service for Val Potter at Wimborne Minister
Val Potter, County Ecumenical Officer for Churches Together in Dorset, has served Dorset and the wider ecumenical scene for many years with passion and vision. The Roman Catholic Bishop of Plymouth, Christopher Budd, is preaching. The service will be followed by refreshments: to help with the administration and catering, please RSVP by 10th June to Debbie Albery: debbie.albery@salisbury.anglican.org, 01202 659427.

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July 2013

Monday 1 July: Social Responsibility
‘Big River Balsam Bash’ 2013
Thursday 20 June on the River Nadder
Monday 1 July on the River Wylye
The Bash is open to landowners, local community members, conservation groups, education institutions, angling clubs and anyone else with an interest in the health of the Avon system. Main task for the day: Himalayan balsam pulling over an extended stretch of a specific river.
Contact Ben Fitch at Source to Sea: 01380 736066, BenF@wiltshirewildlife.org.

Tuesday 2 July, 10am-4.00pm: Environment Events
Warm, Affordable and Green: a free conference on heating churches in the South-West at St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter
Speakers include Matt Fulford (Sustain), Ruth Knight (Archbishop’s Council), Kate Symonds (Archbishop’s Council) and John Westerham (Ardenham Energy).
The aim of the day is to inform local churches in the region on the current opportunities for heating their buildings using a variety of efficient and sustainable technologies and fuels.
This event is organised by the SW Dioceses’ ‘Shrinking the Footprint’ Group.
For bookings please contact Joan Harris (01392-294940) joanie@exeter.anglican.org.

Tuesday 2 July: Bible Events
Bible Society day at Salisbury City Corps, 6-10 Salt Lane, Salisbury, SP1 1EE
Part of the H+ course. Details: hplus@biblesociety.org.uk.

Saturday 6 July: Summer Events
Garden party in Catherine's Well, Milton Abbas. All welcome.
Contact Su Roberts: 01258 880313, su@tra.uk.com.

Saturday 6 July, 7.30 pm: Summer Events, Music
‘ZIMBE!’ The St John Singers at St Thomas's Church, Salisbury
SJS will be joined by local choirs 'Babes and Ballads' and 'Guys No Dolls' (both directed by Fiona Clarke) and Downton Primary School Choir (directed by Rebecca Arch). 120 voices will be singing, with ages ranging from eight to eighty. ZIMBE! is an Anglicised version of the Swahili word meaning 'Come and Sing the Songs of Africa'. Tickets £10: children free. Book early!
01722 328181, johnofsal@aol.com.

Thursday 11 July, 4.30-6pm: Mothers’ Union, Social Responsibility
‘Virtual Baby End of Year Celebration’ at St James’ Church, Devizes SN10 4DG
Mothers’ Union would like to say "Thank You" to all who have been involved in The Virtual Baby Project. We will be presenting feedback from this year’s Project and hope that our time together will provide a forum for those we have worked with thus far to share their stories and experiences.
There will be space during the evening to book the Virtual Baby Project for your Group or School for the next academic year (2013/14). The event will also be an ideal opportunity for potential Schools, Volunteers, and Parishes to find out more about the Project and how it would work in their context.
RSVP to Joanne Triffitt (pdo.mothersunion@yahoo.co.uk, 01722 333402) by 27 June.

Thursday 11 July 2013, 7.30pm: Mission Events
Roughshod presents ‘iWitness’ in Trowbridge - details later
Roughshod are visiting Trowbridge for two weeks in early July and hope to connect with more than 1,000 secondary pupils in that time. They will be putting on this performance of their special Revue for adults (suitable for youngsters over 11 as well) in Trowbridge. Last year's production was much appreciated by the audience.
Tickets £6. Contact Brian Wade: 01225 765860. http://theatre-maker.com.

Sunday 14 July: International Events
‘The Good Samaritan’: Seafarers’ Sunday 2013, celebrating the work of 1.3million seafarers worldwide. The Mission to Seafarers has been instrumental in a ‘bill of rights for seafarers’- the Maritime Labour Convention- which comes into effect in August. More details, posters, sermon notes, prayers and children’s activities are all available from www.seasunday.org.

18-20 July: Cathedral Events
Southern Cathedrals Festival 2013 at Chichester Cathedral.
Details: www.southerncathedralsfestival.org.uk.

21-27 July: GWX
Know any 10-12 year old boys who would enjoy an adventure this summer? GWX is a week spent in cosy log cabins in the middle of a forest. A chance to master axemanship, the ropes course and fire lighting, make new friends and learn about the character of our Creator. http://bit.ly/12ja60t
For more info, email gwxcamp@gmail.com.

Monday 22 July, 10am-5pm: Insight Summer School (day 1 of 2)
Imagery in Christianity at Sherborne Abbey, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne DT9 3NL
In this day long Summer School, Andrew Spira will explore the differences between Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox approaches to the use of imagery. He will also discuss Christian imagery with regard to non-European traditions, modern and contemporary art, and popular culture. www.insight.sherborneabbey.com.
£10 for a single day: £15 for both days.
Contact Jon Riding: 01935 812452, insight@sherborneabbey.com.

Tuesday 23 July, 10am-5pm: Insight Summer School (day 2 of 2)
Writing an Icon at Sherborne Abbey, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne DT9 3NL
Following Andrew Spira’s examination of images in Christianity, the Abbey are delighted to announce that John Coleman will lead a workshop on painting (‘writing’) icons. John is based in Somerset and has received commissions for many churches in the South West and further afield. He will show how icons are made and participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at this fascinating discipline. www.insight.sherborneabbey.com.
£10 for a single day: £15 for both days.
Contact Jon Riding: 01935 812452, insight@sherborneabbey.com.

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August 2013

5-10 August: Insight Summer School
NT Greek in a Week at Sherborne Abbey, Digby Church Hall, Sherborne DT9 3NL
Reading the New Testament in its original language opens a window onto the world of first-century Palestine. The immediacy of the narratives within their original context and language bring surprises and insights which are much more difficult to recognise in English translations. This six day Summer School offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the New Testament, reading fragments of NT text. By the end of the course, the student is ready to begin reading the Gospel of Mark. www.insight.sherborneabbey.com.
Cost: £65. Deadline for bookings: 20 July 2013.
Contact Jon Riding: 01935 812452, insight@sherborneabbey.com.

11-18 August: Youth Events, Prayer and Spirituality
Hilfield Friary Youth Camp is open to groups or individuals from the ages of 13 to 18. Fun in the sun (hopefully) and exploring faith further. www.hilfieldyouthcamp.org.
Contact Lizzie Whitbread, Diocesan Adviser for Work with Young People: lizzie.whitbread@salisbury.anglican.org.

September 2013

9-15 September 2013: Pilgrimages
The Dorchester Benefice invites pilgrims to Northumbria
Accommodation at St Chad's College Durham; visits to Lindisfarne and other places associated with the Celtic Saints. Cost including transport £525.
Contact the Prebendary John Good: 01305 889466

Sunday 22 September 2013, 6pm: Diocesan Events
Diocesan Choral Festival Service at Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HT
Click here for full details. Contact Roger Bishton: secretary.sdcfg@salisbury.anglican.org.

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October 2013

7-14 October 2013: Prayer and Spirituality
Churches in the Heytesbury Deanery are planning a pilgrimage to Iona. Cost approx £400. If interested, please contact Anne: 01985 840339, revannebennettshaw@btinternet.com.

Sunday 6 October 2013, 6pm: Diocesan Events
Diocesan Choral Festival Service at St John the Baptist, Devizes SN10 1PA
Click here for full details. Contact Roger Bishton: secretary.sdcfg@salisbury.anglican.org.

Saturday 12 October, 9.30am-4pm: Diocesan Events, Sudan
‘Pressing on towards the goal’: the Sudan Study Day 2013 at Shaftesbury School
Click here for the poster. More details soon.

Saturday 12 October, 10am-4pm: National Events
Saints in the Stadium: National Day of Prayer 2013 at the Saints Stadium in St Helen’s.
See www.saintsinthestadium.co.uk for details.

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March 2014

8-19 March 2014: Pilgrimages
God's Faithfulness Tour with the Revd Anni Douglas
An adventure with God, exploring His faithfulness to His people on this Shoresh tour. Anni and Graham Douglas have visited the Holy Land many times, and Anni has led 5 previous Shoresh Tours. Shoresh means "roots" and we will be discovering the roots of our faith as we see how God had led his people through the ages, exploring the land where Jesus himself walked. As well as the well known places in Galilee and Jerusalem, we will be following in the path of the Patriarchs in the Negev in the South and the areas occupied in the northern kingdom of ancient Israel, the Samaria of Jesus' day. This tour will bring our understanding of the Bible alive as we visit the sites and learn more about the people who lived through the pages we read. It is our hope and prayer that we shall return with a deeper understanding of our faith, and see how it relates in our lives today.
For details and a brochure, please email annidouglas@gmail.com or phone 07809 467717.

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May 2014

21-30 May 2014: Pilgrimages, Israel/Palestine
A Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine led by the Right Revd Nicholas Holtam
A comprehensive 10-day pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Galilee.
Optional Galilee weekend 30 May-2 June. Download a flyer.

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