May 2019 News & Notes

How do we welcome and care? Both are covered by safeguarding training and practice. All leaders in the Church have DBS clearance and have been on various courses, both online and in groups. Policies are updated in the light of experience. However welcome and care is something for all of us, and this is made clear in the statement published every month in the Register.

Here it is: If you see something of concern, say something to one of the clergy, or a churchwarden, or a group leader. We share responsibility for safeguarding people from physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual abuse. Records are registered under the data protection act no. Z6847063; leaders are registered under DBS no. 20262000000.

A thanksgiving for safeguarding takes place at 3.00pm in Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday 4 May. All are invited to take part, and the occasion will be led by Bishop Nicholas.

Pretty as a Picture is a flower festival planned for St Andrew in the first weekend of July. A happy community lunch was held in Sutton Poyntz Mission Hall to generate funds to set things up. The festival will give away any donations received over the weekend, and will conclude with a Songs of Praise.

On Another Shore is an opportunity at 7.30pm on 14 May in St Andrew, Preston to give thanks for loved ones who have died and are on the shore of heaven. All who are journeying through the pain and privilege of grieving are very welcome. Privacy will be respected, and the occasion will include an act of remembrance.

A Deanery Confirmation takes place 10.00am at Holy Trinity, Weymouth on Sunday 19 May. If you are interested pleased see one of the clergy.
Commissioning Lay Pastoral Assistants is vital to the role they play within our parishes. Theresa Clayton is among the thirty or so who have completed the course, so if you want to know more do ask her or one of the clergy. Bishop Karen will lead the event 7.30pm on 21 May in St Aldhelm's Church. All welcome.

Thy Kingdom Come is an international time of prayer between Ascension Day [30 May] and Pentecost [9 June]. We encourage you to take part in the many times of prayer we run each week, and to match that prayer with an invitation to someone else to join you.

Thanks to John Sissons on the Lantern published in last month's Register. It gave real insight into a fantastic project supported by our Churches and making a real difference in many lives. The trust also runs a charity shop in Chapelhay.

Our opportunity to thank Brian Ellis for many years of very faithful and inspiring service is 10.30am on Sunday 30 June at St Andrew, Preston. This will be our first team-wide service together, and Brian will be preaching.