Diocesan News
New Rhythms, New Hope
Our Diocesan Environment Group has been busy for this year's Season of Creation, which runs from 1st September till 4th October. This year's theme is 'Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope.'
"A Harmful and Hidden Crime"
Sunday 18th October is St Luke’s Day. It is also the date on which Anti Modern Day Slavery is marked.
Remembering Keith Muston
From 'Through the Open Doors', the weekly newsletter for the Churches of the Cley Hill Villages, dated 28 August 2020:
Bishop announces new fund for the Sudans
The Bishop of Salisbury has announced a generous donation to establish a new fund aiming to provide both Sudan and South Sudan with education, training in hygiene, specialist toilet construction and photovoltaic electricity.
Bishop Backs British Farming
The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, wore a buttonhole of wool and wheat today (Wednesday 9th September), to back British Farming.
Emergency Appeal raises 50% more than asked for
We are delighted to say that our Diocesan Emergency Appeal for Sudan and South Sudan has raised over £78,000. That is £28,000 more than we originally hoped to raise.
Free tickets for churchgoers as Cathedral has to charge for entry
The Dean of Salisbury Nick Papadopulos has written to our parishes inviting our church members to the Cathedral free of charge as it is forced to introduce entry fees.
Back in tune
The news over the summer that small choirs will be able to return to church has brought joy throughout the Diocese.
Into the Wonder Zone
Church Holiday Clubs are a popular tradition in our parishes and so this year, with the restrictions and social distancing in place, a lot have simply gone online.
'Takeaways' are a huge success
Many of our parishes have found resourceful and creative ways to overcome the restrictions of lockdown, as they seek to reach their communities, transform lives and spread a message of hope.
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