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Sudan day: The Salisbury – Sudan partnership remains active and needed

The Salisbury-Sudan's partnership is amongst the most active in the Church of England and last Saturday,  18 March 2023, the Salisbury-Sudan's Partnership held their annual 'Sudan's Day' to update the many supporters from across the diocese and beyond. They were joined by Bishop Stephen, Her Excellency Ambassador Agnes Oswaha, the South Sudan Ambassador to London and Dr Anna Butchart, the Deputy Head of the Sudans Unit in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, among others. 

The Bishop’s PA, Mel Davies, to be running this year’s London Marathon

We asked Mel why she had decided to undertake her  first ever marathon. She said: "How blessed we are… we have the food to fuel, the health to run, the warmth to sleep. How would it feel to be without food, be in poor health and have no place to sleep?  Sadly, this is a reality for too many. 

Visit to Sudan: Lives are being saved

The 16 health clinics supported by the diocese parishes, deaneries and individuals are truly making a difference. Drugs are reaching their destinations and lives are being saved as a result.

Mothering Sunday – What are its origins within the church? 

Each year on the fourth Sunday of Lent, countries worldwide celebrate Mothering Sunday. This typically involves lavishing mothers with gifts and attention whilst celebrating the women who have nurtured us throughout our lives. But how many of us know its true origins? 

Confirmation services

On 12 March, Bishop Karen held a confirmation service in the West Purbeck Benefice. She spoke about how important a marker in a person's faith journey confirmation is. She said:  "I think it is more important than ever. Marking a decision individuals have taken on their faith journey, rather than an entry to Holy Communion. It's great to see so many making a decision to follow Christ." 

Take over Sunday

13 young members of St Saviours Church and St Philippe de Torteval Church on the Island of Guernsey planned the Sunday service earlier this month. They chose the hymns and readings, wrote a sketch, the prayers of intercession and the sermon on the theme of “Teamwork makes the dream work”.

Repairs & Restoration: still time to apply for our DAC Awards

The deliberation for this year's DAC (Diocesean Advisory Committee) awards are almost underway, but there’s still time to apply! If you’re church has undertaken any impressive renovation projects, visit the DAC Awards page and nominate your church. 

Stoles for ordinands in Sudan and Sudan Day

As the Diocesan Sudan’s Day on 18 March draws closer, we take a look at just a few of the activities our communities have been working on, from the Mothers Union to the Year Four pupils at St Mary's First School, West Moors. 

Innovative partnership nationally recognised for its work in the community

The Growing Faith Foundation has selected the Sherborne and Shaftesbury Schools Young Leaders project to be one of 12 national learning Hubs and will support & resource them to share their project in North Dorset and beyond in 2023 and 2024.

EV Charging Point installation pilot

The National Giving Team and Parish Buying are looking for 30 churches to take part in an Electric Vehicle Charging Point Pilot, before expanding to a national offer. Do you know churches which might be suitable and want to take part? 

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