Diocesan News
Comfort and Joy in an Advent Calendar of Stories
Next week our Advent Calendar of stories is back, and this year the theme is Comfort and Joy.
Roadside stall raises over £4600 for charity
As our parishes continue their commitment to supporting local charities and those in need, there have been some surprising successes.
Refreshing those in need
As the pandemic continues and many struggle to make ends meet, our churches often work together across denominations and with local organisations, to make sure no-one goes without.
Soap Builds Hope
Soap has been such a feature of all our lives this year. Around the world it has protected people from Covid-19 and Christian Aid partners have provided soap or access to nearly 250,000 people to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Restoring a place for the homeless
As our churches partner with local organisations to help the needy, Poole homeless charity Routes to Roots confirms that restoration work at its future permanent base continues to make progress.
The First-ever National Christingle Service
Memories of a special Christingle here in this Diocese feature heavily in the Duchess of Gloucester’s recollections of Christingles past.
A vision for the 2020s
We must change to become a ‘simpler, humbler, bolder Church’ – that was the message from the Archbishops to General Synod.
New Team Rector for Dorchester
The licensing of the new Team Rector for Dorchester and the Winterbournes, the Revd Keith Magee, went ahead as planned at St Peter’s Church on Sunday 22nd November at 3.00pm.
Overseas Aid - have we not learned?
Bishop Nicholas has spoken out against the government’s decision to cut Overseas Aid. Speaking shortly after Rishi Sunak’s announcement that came as part of government's spending plans for the next year, Bishop Nicholas said: “Have we not learned that this pandemic needs a global response from us?
No more 1 in 3
The Mothers’ Union is marking the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender Based Violence from 25th November to 10th December 2020.
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