Diocesan News
Tweet your way through the day: David Pain
Every Tuesday, we are handing over the reins of social media to a different individual, to showcase their daily life within the Diocese. This week Diocesan Secretary, David Pain, took us with him for a day in his shoes. Here's a roundup:
Sharing the joy of Gin Church
The Revd Jo Neary has spoken with BBC Radio Solent about some exciting projects in the Beaminster Area team, and has expressed her joy at being able to share them with others. Read on for more and to listen to the interview.
A retired vicar set to lead a cycle pilgrimage
Retired vicar living in Pewsey, Robert de Berry, who will be eighty in June, is organising a bike pilgrimage to raise money for persecuted Christians. He is encouraging members of Salisbury Diocese to join or pray.
Soon to be Arts Centre hosts Bishop Andrew
Last Saturday St Mary’s, Devizes had a full house. Bishop Andrew had come to launch his latest project, his book “English Grounds” and to share his love of landscape, local history and our very human interaction with land, locality and each other.
A Bible based challenge to build a community
The past two years have not been easy on anybody. The Revd Caroline Husband of Holy Trinity Dilton Marsh found herself wondering how best to rebuild her community. Struggling to find inspirational material to guide her, she is holding a series of conversations based and listened to her congregation instead. This led to the priorities: Being energised by faith, and seeking God's will and carrying it out.
Keeping it green
Westbury Leigh Primary School are celebrating being a green Eco School .
From Forest Church to Farm Church
The Upper Wylye Valley Team recently held their annual Plough Sunday Service. This year it was held in Manor Farm in Codford, where the local farmer, also a worship leader, organised and led the service.
Meet Hannah, Community Hub Development Adviser
The diocesan staff welcome one of two new advisors, Hannah Tarring, who will be supporting the growth of Community Hubs across Salisbury Diocese.
Introducing Nina
The Diocese has commissioned an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to work alongside victims and survivors.
Avon Valley Churches' Girl Bishop delivers final address
Avon Valley Churches’ Emily Albury gave her final address as Girl Bishop at St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge this week. During a heartfelt sermon, in which she focused on her passion for nature and the environment, Emily encouraged and challenged us all to try and help preserve the wonderful natural world God gave us with a list of achievable aims for the year.
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