News and Media - The Diocese of Salisbury

An update on the situation in our link diocese of Sudan from Canon Ian Woodward

"There are glimmers of hope that the extending ceasefires might lead to a recognition by the leaders of the need for peace, though there are still sporadic attacks by the Sudan Armed Forces on the Rapid Support Force in Khartoum including around the Anglican cathedral where the RSF is located. Some reports suggest the RSF have been occupying the Cathedral compound and destroying some of the facilities and infrastructure. "There are glimmers of hope that the extending ceasefires might lead to a recognition by the leaders of the need for peace, though there are still sporadic attacks by the Sudan Armed Forces on the Rapid Support Force in Khartoum including around the Anglican cathedral where the RSF is located. Some reports suggest the RSF have been occupying the Cathedral compound and destroying some of the facilities and infrastructure."

Westbury Leigh Church of England Primary School Purple Up!

Every year, the month of April is designated as the ‘Month of the Military Child’ for Westbury Leigh school, highlighting the important role that the children of our armed forces play in their community.

All are called...

In May and June the Diocesan Vocations Coordinator, Revd Louise Ellis, and the Diocesan Lay Ministry Development officer Canon, Karen Hutchinson, will be hosting 3 sessions for anyone who would like to find out more about a variety of Lay and ordained vocations within the church. All session are on zoom. Come and explore how God might be calling you and find out more about a breadth of ministries. You can come to any or all of the sessions.

Clergy from Harnham, Blackmore Vale and Parkstone to be non-residentiary canons

During Evensong on Thursday 4 May, three non-residentiary canons will be installed into the College of Canons at the same service, at the invitation of the Right Revd Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury.

LPA/LWS Commissioning

Revd Jonathan Plows, Rector of Wylye and Till Valley and Assistant Rural Dean of Stonehenge Deanery said: “Commissioning services are so important to encouraging others in the Church.”

Are you ready for this weekend's Coronation gatherings and celebrations?

Churches and congregations from around the diocese have been hard at work preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.

Resources for The Coronation of King Charles III

On 6 May 2023, the coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. We know that many churches are planning to celebrate this occasion with services, prayers, and events. This page will share all the resources and news available to help you in the lead-up to the Coronation Weekend

Exciting new project for clergy and parishes to work with the Mothers’ Union

After a Mothers’ Union Re-imagining Conference in Liverpool last year one of the three actions taken away by the Mothers’ Union Diocese of Salisbury was to improve the visibility and understanding of Mothers’ Union within the Church and to achieve a more effective functioning of Mothers’ Union as a recognised part of the shared mission of the local church.

Update on the conflict in our link diocese of Sudan

Ian Woodward, Chair of the Salisbury Sudans partnership writes this update on the second Thursday of the continuing crisis in Sudan. "We are on the brink of the American brokered 72 hour ceasefire collapsing or, if the joining of the African Union in these talks works, there just might be a chance of finding common ground to work towards a sustainable peace.

Clergy from the Diocese of Salisbury attend climate protest

Last weekend saw clergy from the Diocese of Salisbury, amongst many others at a large, peaceful, climate protest in London. Parliament Square was filled with people who want the government to do more to address the clima.