Harvest Thanksgiving in our churchesWe shall be collecting items of non-perishable food to give to the Westbury Food Bank, so please bring along something to contribute.Holy Saviour on Sunday 14 September at 11.00am, including Holy Communion and followed by refreshments.All Saints on Sunday 28 September at 10.00am. We are inviting our local uniformed organisations to join us for this service.The Tin Church, Brokerswood on Wednesday 1 October at 5.00pm with Bishop Andrew. The Bishop will be blessing the new work on the tower and the bell during this service. Followed by light refreshments.Holy Trinity Dilton Marsh – Sunday 5 October at 9.30am. This will be followed by a bring and share lunch.
This month, on the Feast of Michaelmas, 29 September, both Revd Rebecca and Revd Margaret will be celebrating their 30th anniversary of ordination as deacons.Rebecca was ordained in Gloucester Cathedral on this day in 1995 and Margaret at Salisbury Cathedral.We give thanks to God for many years of Christian ministry. Please pray for them both as they continue to serve God and his people and for his sustaining over this time.
We are delighted to be welcoming Bishop Moses and his wife Mama Rejoice who are visiting Heytesbury Deanery from 6th - 9th October. There will be two opportunities to meet with Bishop Moses and hear the latest about the Diocese of Maridi.Wednesday 8 October - Mothers' Union Meeting Westbury Bishop Moses and Mama Rejoice will join the Mother's Union in Westbury with Rev. Gay Maynard and Anne Thompson for their meeting in the Parish Hall at 2.30pm.Thursday 9 October - Light Luncheon at St Denys Church WarminsterLunch is 12.30pm for 1.00pm start.Bishop Moses will update us on the latest from our link Diocese of Maridi in South Sudan.If you would like to attend the lunch please let Anne Thompson know by Thursday 2 October on 01373 825 838 or sign up on the sheets in each church. There is no charge but donations are welcomed. All money raised will go to the Maridi Fund.
Pioneer Team Vicar (Interim Post) in the White Horse Team Ministry with a focus on children and families Living in the attractive village of Dilton Marsh at the heart of Wiltshire and offering pioneer ministry across our two parishes, including Westbury, we are seeking to appoint a new Team Vicar to help us develop a younger focus in our churches. We are two parishes working as a team, with four churches across town and countryside. We are praying for a priest with a passion for communicating the Christian faith beyond our church walls, to initiate new forms of worship and outreach focused on families and children. We offer: Our full and prayerful support A collaborative and dedicated team that values the gifts and strengths of all. Welcoming and loving communities. An attractive house in the heart of the village, close to local amenities. For a full parish profile and application form contact lynne.archer@salisbury.anglican.org Diocesan website: https://www.salisbury.anglican.org/vacancies/clergy-vacancies/ For an informal discussion please contact the Archdeacon of Wilts on 01722 438662 Closing date: 10 October 2025 Shortlisting: 23 October 2025 Interviews: 17/18 November 2025
