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New legacy award launched in honour of the Rector of Wyke Regis

In honour of Br Alasdair stepping down in his role as Rector of Wyke Regis, the Wyke Federation and All Saints School has established a prize in his legacy. Read more here.


Exploring your vocation

Many gathered online last month for the first series of special diocesan events focusing on vocations. Exploring the breadth of ministry and calling with input from The Church Army, Poole Missional Communities, and the diocesan vocations team. They are hosting two more in June, featuring a host of engaging speakers, and invited people considering their vocation to meet our vocations advisors and ask questions. Read more here...


THIS WEEKEND! Archbishop Justin: A recap on where you can meet him

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is coming to the Diocese of Salisbury this weekend to encourage and support our joint vision of making Jesus known across Wilts and Dorset. Here are details of where you are able to meet him.


Is your church's loop system working?

Why would you go to church if you can't hear what's being said? Learn about Deaf Church, how to welcome people and much more on the Deaf Chaplaincy Service part of our website. 


Champing in St Thomas's Church, Salisbury

Cyclists from the Diocese of Bristol stopped off at two churches in the diocese, along their 90-mile pilgrimage route to Winchester Cathedral this week!


Update on the ongoing crisis in Sudan

The conflict has killed at least 863 civilians, including at least 190 children, and wounded more than 3,530 others, according to the most recent numbers from the Sudanese Doctors’ Syndicate. Read Canon Ian Woodward's update here.


Information on this week's events for CMD, from Sarum College, and vacancies

Read more for information on this week's latest events from the diocese and Sarum College. Plus lay and clergy vacancies


All of Bride Valley PCCs together under one roof!

The Bride Valley Benefice Council held their AGM on Monday, nothing unusual about that, but for the first time they conducted a really successful experiment bringing all the Bride Valley PCCs together under one roof, for a presentation about where they all were as churches in view of 'Your kingdom come, here and now'.  


Archbishop Justin's mission: A run-down of events all are welcome to attend

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is coming to encourage and support people across the Diocese of Salisbury from 9 – 11 June. Here is everything you need to know - including a Celebratory service in the Cathedral Close, SP1 2EJ on Sunday 11 June, 3.30 - 5 that all are welcome to attend.


Celebrating St Aldhelm

On 20 May, Sherborne Abbey was buzzing with celebrations as many gathered to celebrate St Aldhelm, the first Bishop of Sherborne, ahead of his feast day on 25 May. 

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