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God in Lockdown
Hazel Whitehead, a former Trustee of Sarum College writes: When I was much younger, I used to think about life and wonder where God fitted into it, and what God was saying and thinking. Much later, I was taught to … Read moreLibrary Services during national lockdown
Library services will remain available via click & collect and postal borrowing as it has been throughout the past few months to all library members. Library visits for Sarum Formation in Ministry and Winchester postgraduate students are possible in very limited circumstances … Read moreSarum College 2021 New Year Message
‘In the greatest confusion there is still an open channel to the soul. The channel is always there and it is our business to keep it open, to have access to the deepest part of ourselves.’ … Read moreMore News »
Learning to Nourish the Human Spirit
God in Lockdown
Hazel Whitehead, a former Trustee of Sarum College writes: When I was much younger, I used to think about life and wonder where God fitted into it, and what God was saying and thinking. Much later, I was taught to … Read more
Words of Life and Death: Poetry and Culture in Crisis – Pádraig Ó Tuama
By Dr Beth Dodd This series of events brought together poets from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and poetic schools to speak about matters of life, death and poetry. These are universal discussions, but perhaps heightened by the ongoing crises … Read more
Words of Life and Death: Poetry and Culture in Crisis – Martin Glynn
By Dr Beth Dodd Dr Martin Glynn is a poet and criminologist, with over 35 years’ experience of working in criminal justice, public health and education. His numerous poetry books are now accompanied by a debut album, Article St (2019). … Read more
Review: The Gospel of Eve by Rachel Mann, by James Woodward, Sarum College Principal
So the rain pours (and pours) in Salisbury and what better escape than to read the fabulous writer Rachel Mann. Two declared spoilers as I offer this review – first I am a great admirer of Rachel. She is a … Read more
Sarum College Rural Ministry Programme featured in Church Times
What does it mean to train for rural ministry? “Increasingly, it will be very important for people who are working in a rural context to understand the nuances of the tiniest community and congregation, and those of a market town,” … Read more
Transforming church: A message from the Bishop of Bristol
At Sarum we value very much our partnership with the Diocese of Bristol. At the moment we have the privilege of working with the diocese in the formation of some of their ordinands. We would like to share with you … Read more
Words of Life and Death: Poetry and Culture in Crisis: Harry Baker
By Dr Beth Dodd In times of crisis poetry speaks into matters of enduring concern, the great themes of life and death. At the same time poetry speaks directly into our current context where the use and abuse of words, … Read more
Words of Life and Death: Poetry and Culture in Crisis: Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan
by Dr Beth Dodd In times of crisis poetry speaks into matters of enduring concern, the great themes of life and death. At the same time poetry speaks directly into our current context where the use and abuse of words, … Read more
Sarum Pause for Reflection: Raindrops on Grass
In her vision, the beads of blood/life-force dripping from Jesus’ crown of thorns were as plentiful, Julian said, as raindrops falling off the eaves of a thatched roof after a heavy shower. So, walking through long wet grass > renewed appreciation of God’s love raining down on His universe. … Read more
Origami Inside
By Helen Holtam The origami group in HMP Erlestoke started in July 2017 with a regular Friday morning class in the Education Department from 8:30 to 12. The aim was simply to make origami greeting cards for the men in Erlestoke to send to friends and families and to learn more origami models. We … Read more