Diocesan News
Black Lives Matter: Bishop Andrew's response on behalf of the Diocese of Salisbury
Jesus said, “From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded”. (Luke chapter 12, verse 48)
Local Prayer Spaces
We are launching a new way to pray during these unusual times - Local Prayer Spaces.
Churches may open up for Prayer
Following a recent announcement that places of worship could reopen for individual private prayer from June 15, the Government has now revised the date in guidance just published to June 13. But it will be up to individual churches to open only if they feel it is safe to do so.
Cathedral re-opens for private prayer as lockdown guidelines ease
On Monday 15 June, following government and Church of England guidance, Salisbury Cathedral will open daily for private prayer between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm Monday to Saturday, and 11.30 am to 2.00 pm on Sunday.
Funerals may go back into church
The House of Bishops has met to discuss a range of issues around Covid-19 and approved further advice on funerals, the celebration of Holy Communion and ordinations.
Warminster's Pandemic Python
During lockdown, a colourful reptile has snaked its way around a seat in the grounds of St Lawrence Chapel in Warminster town centre.
Rural churches welcome local prayer spaces
Our new Local Prayer Spaces are ideal where it is proving difficult or impossible to open our churches under the present government restrictions.
Meet Matt
While we all deal with the repercussions of lockdown in our homes and the easing of restrictions in our own lives, homeless charities are still helping those who are vulnerable in our society.
Take a pew
In these unprecedented times the Children’s Society, like many other charities, has been forced to take its work and campaigning online.
Out of Africa
A local missionary pilot and her family found themselves stranded in Africa, in 2 separate countries, by the coronavirus pandemic.
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