As we prepare to enter the season of Passiontide and prepare ourselves for the solemnity of Holy Week and the joy of Easter, we find Sudan and South Sudan in probably the most desperate state that I can recall in more than 25 years of our 50 year plus partnership, writes Ian Woodward
“The danger with uncertain times, is that we seek comfort in certainty,” said Bishop Stephen in his address to synod at the weekend. In the context of a rise in extremism and conflict, aided by the increasing ‘echo chambers’ of some media channels, we need to respond with faith, he said.
As part of our diocesan vision that through Making Jesus Known, all may flourish and grow, the family of churches centred on St Thomas’ in Trowbridge has continued to invest in young people and children and seen them thrive, all made possible by dedicated teams of volunteers as well as previous part time youth workers.
An article written by two Salisbury Sixth Form students, Lena and Freya. Bishops Wordsworths Sixth Form and Salisbury Sixth Form came together on the 12th of February 2025 to hold a debate on the subject of assisted dying, specifically, if terminal illness justifies the ending of a person's life at their request.
Join us as we take a look across our diocese on Pancake Day celebrations.
Join us in welcoming the new Archdeacon of Wilts, Revd Louise Ellis.
On Sunday 2nd February, Christ Church Creekmoor celebrated it’s 40th Anniversary in style, when both congregations joined together along with visitors from the past, to celebrate over 5000 acts of worship within the church.
All of last week, until 14 February, St Mary’s Church, Redlynch (known as Lover church) was open between 10am and 4pm to show thanks for those you love and who have loved you, and to spend quiet time in prayer and reflection.
Peter has been playing the organ for over 50 years at the church.
Important step taken for church safeguarding at general synod
