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.
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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.
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?
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."
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”.
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.
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.
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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.
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?
The Church of England is hosting a webinar that is specifically targeted at parishes and explores ways in which you can take part in the Coronation Weekend programme, no matter the level of resource you may have, on Thursday 9 March, 11:00 – 12:00.
