Our impact throughout 2025

The Diocesan Board of Finance supports churches and communities across 2000 square miles, in 460 parishes, 612 churches - working together to Make Jesus Known

From 155 volunteers celebrated to 13 new Mission hubs, from £779,828 in contactless giving to an inspiring national conference on Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities and the Church, 2025 continued to show what it means to make Jesus known in our diocese.

 

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Daily Prayer Podcast

Cycle of Prayer 17-23 August 2026

Reading this week's prayers is Rob Sawdy. Rob joined the wonderful Jonathan Still in the benefice of Cerne Abbas as associate priest at Easter and is really enjoying getting to know the parishioners and communities of our four villages and a new diocese. Rural ministry is a contrast to Bournemouth, where he served as chorister, parish warden, ordinand and curate in town centre and Winton, Moordown and Charminster parishes.

Latest News

Diocesan statement regarding the Rt Revd Stephen Lake

An update regarding the Rt Revd Stephen Lake

St John's Jersey Sea Sunday service

St John's in Jersey marked Sea Sunday on 19 July with a service celebrating everyone who works at sea and those who keep us safe on the water. The service was led by Revd Beverley Sproats, with around 70 people attending.

Good Shepherd - good stewards!

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Parkstone is celebrating after achieving a Silver Eco Church Award from A Rocha UK.

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We love to hear what you're doing in your church, whether it's a small win or a hundred gathered, let us know! If you aren't sure where to start, send over photos and let us know the 5 W's- Who, What, When, Where, Why?
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