St Andrew’s Laverstock Celebrates Double Awards!
Congratulations to St Andrew’s Church, Laverstock, as they celebrate both an Eco Church Silver award and Animal-Friendly Church award this week.
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DAC Awards
The DAC Committee is reviving their awards scheme after a 5-year break as a way of recognizing and honouring the work and dedication of those responsible for the great applications they receive.
General Synod: Report from diocesan members
General Synod took place last week in Westminster. Among topics including the cost of living crisis, members approved proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.
Syria and Turkey Earthquake
Bishop Karen has urged those of us who are able to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for the victims of the powerful earthquake which struck Syria and Turkey last week.
Bishop Stephen's letter following General Synod vote
The Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, has written to all clergy in the Diocese of Salisbury, following yesterday's vote in General Synod to approve prayers for God's blessing on same sex couples.
Bishop Stephen tours Wimborne Deanery
Last week, Bishop Stephen was welcomed to Wimborne Deanery for a tour. The first stop was Wimborne St Giles CofE First School, where he shared in worship, talked to Spiderman, heard the story of Goldilocks and received letters from the pupils.
Bishop Andrew visit to Pitton Primary School
Bishop Andrew visited Pitton CE Primary School as part of their Collective Worship. The whole school was able to attend the assembly which focussed on the value of perseverance.
A Warm Spaces thank you!
We want to thank you for your contributions in creating warm space for our communities across Dorset and Wilts.
Diocesan Synod: Planning for the future of schools and parishes
Diocesan Synod gathered on Saturday to discuss the future vision of the diocese and a plan to guide it through the next decade, as well as hear personal responses to the draft proposals for blessing same sex couples. It also heard from the Diocesan Board of Education and a financial update.
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Call for prayer for South Sudan ahead of historic visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for prayer ahead of an historic joint visit to South Sudan with Pope Francis and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland this week.
