Diocesan News
Churches prepare for Lent
Parishes and schools across Wiltshire and Dorset are preparing for Easter in a variety of ways throughout the season of Lent, which starts tomorrow (Ash Wednesday, 9 March).
St Aldhelm's Obelisk Dedicated
The Archbishop's Delegate, the Rt Revd Dr Christopher Herbert, dedicated a sculpture outside St Aldhelm's Academy, Poole, on Friday (4 March 2011).
Rector of Wimborne to be next Bishop of Brixworth
The Bishop of Peterborough, Donald Allister, announced on Friday that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the nomination of Canon John Holbrook, Rector of Wimborne, to be the next Bishop of Brixworth.
Teens Celebrate Sudan
Two teenagers from Shillingstone, near Blandford Forum, go to London on Saturday 5 March to celebrate Sudanese independence. The trip forms part of their parish’s mission work for Sudan.
Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight
Parishes in Dorset and Wiltshire will be celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight from next Monday (28 February-13 March).
Bishop Queries Cuts
The Bishop of Sherborne, Dr Graham Kings, sent a letter to all members of Dorset County Council on Wednesday (16 February), querying proposed cuts in social provision.
Education Sunday
Schools across Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset will join parishes for special services celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the National Society from Sunday 20 February.
Diocesan Synod: Forward-Thinking Church Discussions
A pilot project to give non-ordained church members a greater role in running church services and projects was agreed on Saturday 5 February.
Churches Inspired to Help
Churchgoers in Dorset and Wiltshire will be trained in new ways to welcome visitors and be more active in their towns and villages on Saturday 12 February. Two training events run in Dorchester and Salisbury will provide expertise and practical advice.
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