Churches Together in Dorset

the ecumenical body for Bournemouth Dorset and Poole

New on-line: Pilgrim Post June 2008

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

EVENTS IN THE NEXT MONTH
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Sat 4th July to Fri 10th July
Bournemouth and Poole Bible Convention

Sun 5th July
Core Competencies Training for Children and Young People Faith Workers

Mon 6th July to Fri 10th July
Walking with Jesus

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RECENT NEWS

Europe Matters! - European unity is the business of the churches. It is about peace and reconciliation in Europe, about the healing of our histories. It includes exploring the theology of the rifts and schisms of the reformation.

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.

Message from National Church Leaders for local groups of Churches Together - The 4 Presidents of Churches Together in England send a message of encouragement for all those working locally for the unity of the Church for the sake of its mission.

Nightstop - We've found someone to run the scheme! - Action for Chldren has been chosen to run the Dorset vightstop scheme so it should begin soon.

Peace - Chair of Churches Together in Dorset calls for commitment to peace and unity

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

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.

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.

Campaign to Build Grace School, Sudan - A Dorchester couple has launched a fundraising campaign to build a secondary school in a remote part of Sudan.

Nightstop Dorset - A challenge for you

Weymouth Street Pastors - A new scheme was launched in June.

A Long Way Together - Bishop Tim reflects on fifty miles walked in one day from Sherborne to St Aldhelm's Head.

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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