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Say Something Nice - Magazine Feedback


This month, the Magazine suggests that we stop grumbling and say nice things about each other. Try this out, using feedback, even anonymously, if you prefer!

Join in by clicking on the Comments link
Posted by Mike Morgan on 15 November 2008 at 11:55 Comments (0)

Magazine Feedback - October Issue


On page 9 of this month's Magazine, the Editor asks whether, given the variety of different methods of giving to the Church that are available to us, ranging from standing orders, to payments over the Internet, the traditional Offertory, as a part of our services in Church, has not now become obsolete? What do you think?

And, if you do make your offering directly from the Bank, what do you do when the collection plate comes around?

Please let us have your thoughts. Join in the discussion by clicking on the Comments link
Posted by Mike Morgan on 17 October 2008 at 13:30 Comments (3)

Sudan Link - Events
Building a New School in the Sudan

Richard and Claire Budd are raising funds to build a secondary school in the remote Nuba Mountains of the Sudan. They have planned a programme of events to support this aim. Coming up are a talk on the Sudan, and a Grand Christmas ball at Kingston Maurward.

Please follow this link for details of this, and the other events which have been arranged.
Posted by Webmaster on 19 September 2008 at 10:33 Comments (0)

Magazine Feedback - September issue



This month's Magazine reports onDorchester church-goers are urged to sign a petition protesting at plans for a new system of calculating water rates that will charge churches similar amounts to factories, supermarkets and other businesses. Ofwat the water regualtor and Government Ministers say this is a fairer system as in the past other users were subsidising churches and other charitable premises such as scout huts. What do you think?

What do you think? Join in the discussion by clicking on the Comments link..

Here is a link if you wish to add your name to the petition
Posted by Mike Morgan on 12 September 2008 at 21:50 Comments (0)

Installation of new Vicar at St Peter's
Vicky Thurtell was installed as Vicar of St. Peter's on St. Giles' Day 2008, by the Bishop of Sherborne. She is based at St. Peter's, but also has responsibility for developing the work of the Benefice among young people, and with schools.

Vicky was Curate of the Parish of Chickerell, on the edge of Weymouth. Originally a native of Weymouth, she attended the Dorchester Girls Grammar school before entering university, where she graduated with a degree in Physics. She has also been a secondary school teacher – latterly Head of Maths at All Saints School, Weymouth, before being ordained. She is married with 2 children.

This photo shows her holding the Keys of St Peter's Church.


Photography www.RichardBudd.co.uk © 2008


More photos are here
Posted by Webmaster on 05 September 2008 at 16:51 Comments (1)

Parish Magazine Feedback - July / August



This month's Magazine reports on a new Age Concern campaign to treat elederly people with greater dignity, clarity and fairness. This is an area where the church is in a unique position to observe at first hand. Our clergy and pastoral assistants come into regular contact with people in care homes or housebound in their own homes.

Many of us also visit friends and relatives who are no longer able to join us in church. Should the Church, nationally and locally, do more to speak out on behalf of our older members, to denounce the failings in our systems and demand they are treated with dignity and fairness? Are we afraid that making a fuss on behalf of our older friends will cause trouble for them and jeopardise our privileged rights of access to care homes and hospitals?

What do you think? Join in the discussion by clicking on the Comments link..
Posted by Mike Morgan on 11 July 2008 at 15:44 Comments (0)

Cathedral Flower Festival




Sara Beauchamp, Anne Jonathan, Carol Stephens and Ray Knight, assisted by Derek Beauchamp, helped to create a stunning display of flowers to mark the 750th anniversary of Salisbury Cathedral.
Posted by Webmaster on 11 July 2008 at 15:38 Comments (0)

Lent 2009 -
A series of talks with Timothy Radcliffe.
DON’T MISS

TIMOTHY RADCLIFFE -
Author of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s new Lent book for 2009 on the Eucharist.

Timothy is a priest, a world-renowned theologian, author and former Master of the
Dominican Order. To launch the Diocesan programme “Fully Alive” we welcome him
to talk on Christian discipleship throughout Lent 2009.

Opening address
Salisbury Cathedral, 25th February 2009 (Ash Wednesday Eucharist), 5.30p.m.

Weekly addresses
Tuesdays, 7.30p.m. at St. John’s Church, Devizes: 3rd March, 10th March, 17th March, 24th March
Wednesdays 1:00p.m. in the Cathedral: 4th March, 11th March, 18th March, 25th March
Wednesdays, 7.30p.m. at St. Mary’s, Dorchester: 4th March, 11th March, 18th March, 25th March

Final address
Salisbury Cathedral, 7.30p.m. 1st April.

“The glory of God is a human being fully alive.” (St Irenaeus)

To be sent more info please email events@fully-alive.co.uk
and check the Website www.fully-alive.co.uk (opens in new window)
Posted by Richard Budd on 28 June 2008 at 11:13 Comments (0)

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