In his sermon Bishop Stephen referred to the 'what3words app' which he uses to find parishes and schools as he travels across the diocese, which is one of the largest in the Church of England. He reflected on just how many times three words are used in scripture to sum up what God is sharing with us, especially at Christmas.
Watch Bishop Andrew's New Years Message 2024
Rev Philip Bromiley and Chris Webb are appointed as the new ecumenical advisors for Ramsbury and Sherborne. (Wiltshire and Dorset)
COP28, the 28th Annual UN Global Climate Summit, has just concluded in Dubai. After a tense final two days, a ‘global stocktake’ decision was reached yesterday (13/12), known as the ‘UAE Consensus’. This stocktake acts as a climate report card, with the goal of measuring countries’ progress on actions to address climate change, against what was set out in the historic Paris Agreement (keeping temperatures as close to 1.5 degrees of warming as possible).
Watch and read Bishop Stephen's Christmas message for 2023
St Mary’s and St Peter's and St Paul's Church have both revamped their churches contributing towards Net Zero and safer places of worship!
Many church communities answered the call to reflect upon (prompted by Christian Aid) not to light the second Advent candle in solidarity with Christians in Bethlehem who will not be lighting up this Christmastide.
During Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday 10 December two ‘rival’ bishops came face to face in a ceremony that harks back to the Middle Ages. This special service takes place in early December every year.
A new programme to support young people exploring Christian discipleship and leadership is being launched in the New Year.
Celebrations have been held at Christ Church, Bradford on Avon as Christ Church Primary School children took part in ‘Experience Church’, and the community celebrated the restoration of their landmark spire clock.
