12 deacons to be priested for the diocese this Petertide. We spoke to the current deacons to find out what they learnt during their curacy, what surprised them the most, and if they had any advice for those looking into ordained ministry.
Former King’s Singer, choral director and composer, Jeremy Jackman, returns to Dorset this August to lead the choir Laudemus, showcasing music for the service of Evensong between 15–19 August 2023.
The Ven Dr Sue Groom, Archdeacon of Wilts, dubbed Aquadeacon by Grapevine because of her passion for swimming, is using her love for the sport to raise more funds for Aspire, the spinal injuries charity.
Do you have a heart for spiritual and emotional care for people in hospital? Called to journey with others from any faith or walk of life? A few hours to spare? Then why not join in this rewarding ministry!
The Trust has a vibrant programme of church tours, lectures and events for its membership. The 70th Anniversary Year will be celebrated in three spectacular events that will contribute to the funds required to continue to support Wiltshire churches.
Twelve months after the thunderous lightning strike damaged St Peter’s, a new cross was cut, carved and blessed this week.
In the month that sees the 110th edition of the Tour de France, a Devizes vicar is attempting to cycle 1,000 km in 4 days to raise funds and awareness around human trafficking and modern slavery.
Making Jesus Known is the new vision for the Diocese of Salisbury. It was affirmed by diocesan synod in June 2023.
The ordination of deacons took place in Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday, 2 July. Please continue to pray for all the candidates to be ordained deacon this Petertide, their training incumbents (TI) and the parishes they will serve.
If there were as many agreements to allow humanitarian aid into Sudan as there have been broken ceasefires, many lives would have been saved and people fed. The unwillingness of both sides to keep to ceasefires brokered by Saudi Arabia and the United States at talks in Jeddah is an international disgrace and example of a lust for power by the leaders of the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Force that is destroying Sudan.
