Archbishop of Canterbury visiting Dorset for 'mission-led' weekend
Justin Welby will be a guest of the Salisbury Diocese
Last updated 30th May 2023
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is set to visit the Diocese that covers Dorset for what's being described as a 'mission-led' weekend.
He'll be coming here from 9th to 11th June, with a number of local engagements planned.
They include meeting with school children in Dorset, and members of the Gypsy and Traveller community in Poole, as well as a breakfast session with local business and civic leaders on Portland.
The visit is aimed at giving the Archbishop a chance to 'meet with and listen to those who do not usually attend church, as well as support volunteers and Christian communities'.
Archbishop Justin said:
“I am looking forward to sharing in the diocese’s ministry with people from all walks of life. A huge part of the Christian mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ with people as they are, where they are – bringing a joyful and compassionate heart to our neighbourhoods and communities.
"Whether with those in our armed forces, members of the traveller community, and children and young people, I want to talk to people about the transformational love Jesus Christ offers us all.”
The Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, said:
“Just a year into my role as the bishop of Salisbury, it’s fantastic to have Archbishop Justin here, inspiring and encouraging us. I hope as many people as possible will come along to the events that have been planned and get a chance to hear directly from him how his own life has been transformed by Christ.”