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Following The Aldhelm Way in 2005

This year, our [benefice/parish/church] will be joining with parishes, schools and communities across the Diocese to take part in an exciting mission project called The Aldhelm Way.

Saint Aldhelm was a teacher, evangelist and Abbot of Malmesbury, who was appointed the first Bishop of Sherborne in 705 AD. 2005 is therefore the 1300th anniversary of his consecration.

To celebrate this important date, the Diocese has organised a series of special events, including a five-day pilgrimage which will culminate in an outdoor celebration on June 4th at St Aldhelm’s Head near Swanage in Dorset, with the Archbishop of Canterbury as guest preacher.

Here in our parish, we are planning [insert details of your event here]

The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, current Bishop of Sherborne, says, “We have chosen Aldhelm as a theme because he was a keen advocate of going outside the church, using contemporary music to gather crowds and preach the Gospel. This project is about encouraging us all to take risks and leave the safety of our church buildings behind, to bring the good news to people by doing things ‘the Aldhelm way’.”

If you have any ideas about how we can celebrate The Aldhelm Way, please get in touch with [insert name and contact details of the appropriate person in your parish here].

We can also share our Aldhelm plans with other parishes in an on-line forum at the official website. The site tells you more about the history of St Aldhelm, includes a comprehensive list of forthcoming diocesan and local events, and contains worship, youth and PR resources to help us plan for and publicise our celebrations. Log on to www.TheAldhelmWay.org.uk.

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[ Insert name of your parish, school, group etc ]:
Following The Aldhelm Way in 2005

This year, our [parish/school/group] is taking part in an exciting mission project called The Aldhelm Way.

Saint Aldhelm was a teacher, evangelist and Abbot of Malmesbury, who was appointed the first Bishop of Sherborne in 705 AD. 2005 is therefore the 1300th anniversary of his consecration and celebrations will take place across the Salisbury Diocese throughout the year, bringing people from Wiltshire and Dorset together in worship, thanksgiving and prayer.

The Diocese has organised a series of special events, including a five-day pilgrimage which will culminate in an outdoor celebration on June 4th at St Aldhelm’s Head near Swanage in Dorset, with the Archbishop of Canterbury as guest preacher.

And here in [insert name of your town/parish], we will be [insert details of your event here]

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For further information, please contact [insert name and telephone number] or visit www.TheAldhelmWay.org.uk


Here are a DRAFT ARTICLE FOR YOUR PARISH MAGAZINE and a DRAFT MEDIA RELEASE for your use. DRAFT ARTICLE FOR YOUR PARISH MAGAZINE Following The Aldhelm Way in 2005 This year, our [benefice/parish/church] will be joining with parishes, schools and communities across the Diocese to take part in an exciting mission project called The Aldhelm Way. Saint Aldhelm was a teacher, evangelist and Abbot of Malmesbury, who was appointed the first Bishop of Sherborne in 705 AD. 2005 is therefore the 1300th anniversary of his consecration. To celebrate this important date, the Diocese has organised a series of special events, including a five-day pilgrimage which will culminate in an outdoor celebration on June 4th at St Aldhelm’s Head near Swanage in Dorset, with the Archbishop of Canterbury as guest preacher. Here in our parish, we are planning [insert details of your event here] The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, current Bishop of Sherborne, says, “We have chosen Aldhelm as a theme because he was a keen advocate of going outside the church, using contemporary music to gather crowds and preach the Gospel. This project is about encouraging us all to take risks and leave the safety of our church buildings behind, to bring the good news to people by doing things ‘the Aldhelm way’.” If you have any ideas about how we can celebrate The Aldhelm Way, please get in touch with [insert name and contact details of the appropriate person in your parish here]. We can also share our Aldhelm plans with other parishes in an on-line forum at the official website. The site tells you more about the history of St Aldhelm, includes a comprehensive list of forthcoming diocesan and local events, and contains worship, youth and PR resources to help us plan for and publicise our celebrations. Log on to www.TheAldhelmWay.org.uk. Insert your address here DRAFT MEDIA RELEASE For immediate use DATE HERE [ Insert name of your parish, school, group etc ]: Following The Aldhelm Way in 2005 This year, our [parish/school/group] is taking part in an exciting mission project called The Aldhelm Way. Saint Aldhelm was a teacher, evangelist and Abbot of Malmesbury, who was appointed the first Bishop of Sherborne in 705 AD. 2005 is therefore the 1300th anniversary of his consecration and celebrations will take place across the Salisbury Diocese throughout the year, bringing people from Wiltshire and Dorset together in worship, thanksgiving and prayer. The Diocese has organised a series of special events, including a five-day pilgrimage which will culminate in an outdoor celebration on June 4th at St Aldhelm’s Head near Swanage in Dorset, with the Archbishop of Canterbury as guest preacher. And here in [insert name of your town/parish], we will be [insert details of your event here] The Rt Revd Tim Thornton, current Bishop of Sherborne, says, “We have chosen Aldhelm as a theme because he was a keen advocate of going outside the church, using contemporary music to gather crowds and preach the Gospel. This project is about encouraging us all to take risks and leave the safety of our church buildings behind, to bring the good news to people by doing things ‘the Aldhelm way’.” ENDS For further information, please contact [insert name and telephone number] or visit www.TheAldhelmWay.org.uk
The Diocesan Office, Church House, Crane Street, Salisbury, SP1 2QB Tel: 01722 411955 www.TheAldhelmWay.org.uk