Diocesan News
Pray at midday
Mothers' Union Trustee Rosemary Allen has written to all Diocesan MU members in the light of what she calls "unprecedented times," asking them to pause and pray at midday.
Thank you for Renewing Hope
"Thank you for all you are doing to care for your communities, to renew hope and to enable people to pray, serve and grow in these difficult times."
Ministers over 70 no longer to take funerals
Bishops Karen and Andrew have written to all clergy and LLMs, advising that ministers over 70 should now refrain from taking funeral services.
Coronavirus Latest: Wiltshire Update
Archdeacon Sue is our liaison with Wiltshire County Council.
Coronavirus Latest: Dorset Update
Archdeacon Penny is in daily contact with Dorset Council.
Preventing Lead Thefts in Wiltshire
Before the present coronavirus epidemic, the Diocese and Wiltshire Police launched a new initiative to try and prevent lead thefts.
We are still here for you!
While Church House is closed until further notice, in accordance with agreed guidelines in relation to coronavirus, we are still working to support our parishes at this unprecedented time.
Waiting a Year
Following consultation with the Lambeth Conference Design Group, Primates, and trustees of the Lambeth Conference Company, the Archbishop of Canterbury has taken the important decision to reschedule the Lambeth Conference to the summer of 2021.
Pre-Lambeth hosts thanked as they stand down for this year
Bishop Andrew has written to all those who had registered as potential hosts to our visiting Sudanese and South Sudanese Bishops, thanking them but explaining that with Lambeth 2020 postponed the Bishops will not be visiting this year.
Annunciation
Our Cathedral is hosting a 800th anniversary cathedral exhibition but, with the Cathedral closed, only the external exhibits can now be seen.
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