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Jersey formally joins Salisbury Diocese

Jersey Deanery is now formally attached to the Diocese of Salisbury, after the two Orders in Council were registered by the Royal Court in Jersey on Friday 2 September. This follows Her Majesty the Queen's approval of the legislation on 19 July.


Ride & Stride 2022: Our Diocesan Secretary takes up the challenge

Our Diocesan Secretary, David Pain, was among the many to strap on their helmets, pull on their cycling jerseys, and take up the annual Ride and Stride challenge across the diocese on Saturday 10 September.


Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

As the period of national mourning came to a close, churches around the diocese gathered to have thanksgiving services for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and to watch her funeral in community.


The licensing of four new lay ministers

On Saturday 17 September, four new lay ministers were licensed at Salisbury Cathedral, with Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) from across the diocese gather to celebrate this occasion and to renew their own commitment to this valuable ministry.


Celebrating partnership between schools and churches

The Revd Jim Edie was welcomed to the Benefice of Sherborne on Tuesday 6 September, as both Team Vicar of St Paul's Church, and Chaplain of The Gryphon School.


Diocesan commemoration events for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II  

Churches across the diocese will be holding special commemorative or thanksgiving services this weekend to enable local communities to remember Her Majesty's life. You can find details to some of these services here.


The diocese pauses to remember Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In the wake of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing, people from across the diocese have been paying tribute to her long reign, which had spanned over 70 years and who touched the lives of many.


How to find out what your local church is offering

Many churches will be holding special services honouring Her Majesty The Queen. To find out what your local church is doing, visit achurchnearyou.com


Ad clerum on the death of Her Majesty the Queen

A message from Bishop Stephen, Bishop Karen, and Bishop Andrew


Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Information on services, resources, and other opportunities for prayer and reflection in the period of National Mourning

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