Churches Together in Dorset

the ecumenical body for Bournemouth Dorset and Poole

New on-line: Pilgrim Post October 2009

Welcome to the web site of Churches Together in Dorset. It provides information to support the Church and ecumenical movement in the County of Dorset, England, including the Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole.

The site contains information about:

Events in the county and area that are open to all Christian denominations
News and reports of issues that are of interest to churches and local ecumenical groups
Information and resources about faith and society
Links and contact information for denominations, local ecumenical groups, and officers and council members of Churches Together in Dorset
Churches Together in Dorset - its purpose and constitution

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RECENT NEWS

Working Together to Build Safer Communities -

Deputy Chief Constable Chris Lee posed the question 'How can Dorset Police forge better links with churches and faith communities?' as he urged closer co-operation between us at the seminar held at Corfe Mullen in November.

Changing World - Changing Church? - The Forum of Churches Together in England

More Than Gold - Churches gather to plan for the Olympics

Nightstop Update - Nightstop begins offering emergency accommodation

North Dorset Explores Chaplaincy - North Dorset District Council is seeking to develop chaplaincy and links with local faith communities.

Working Together with the Police - Dorset police invite the churches and other faith groups to work with them for safer communities across the county.

Community Spirit Alive in Bournemouth - Survey reveals that faith and belief groups contribute 3250 volunteer hours a week helping in the community.

Swine Flu Advice -

Links to guidance for churches.

Pilgrimage, Pentecost, Proclamation! - The Churches of Dorset came together to celebrate Pentecost in a service led by Rt. Revd Christopher Budd, Chair of Churches Together in Dorset, with Revd David Cornick of Churches Together in England preaching.

Workplace Chaplaincy Groups Plan for the Future - Where is the Church from Monday to Saturday? It is in the shops, town centres, insurance offices, airports with the presence of Christians who work there and the chaplains who make links with these places. This form of outreach is co-ordinated, trained and supported by IBEX, who are making plans for the future.

Deaf Ministries - Spiritual and pastoral care for deaf people in Dorset and Wiltshire

United We Act - What a Good IDEA! - Inter-faith network tackles Climate Change together as IDEA - Inter-faith Dorset Education and Action.

Re-launch of Churches Together in Poole - The churches of Poole renewed their commitment to a re-shaped Churches Together in Poole at a lively gathering where ideas, information and suggestions were shared over a delicious lunch.

Europe - Hope for the World's Poor? - Report of our recent event exploring European structures and policies, and their impact on alleviating global poverty.

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