Diocesan News
Bishop will address the nation this Sunday
Bishop Nicholas will preach to the nation on Sunday via the BBC's network of local radio stations.
A Sense of Urgency
"We should be listening to the voices of the poorest and the youngest in society." That was the message from Bishop Nicholas, who has been speaking at a special live-streamed event in the run up to the G7 conference in Cornwall this week.
'Unity is Strength'
Maintaining annual rural traditions has been a challenge lately, but community spirit continues, with a dash of humour in many cases.
Marking Bishop Nicholas's retirement
Bishop Karen has written to the Diocese to outline farewells for Bishop Nicholas, giving details of how to donate to charity and send messages for the Bishop's card.
Accolades and Advocacy
One of our Associate Priests, Wiltshire's Canon Revd Dr Joshva John Christopher, has been appointed as the Head of the International Bible Advocacy Centre (IBAC) in Swindon.
Weaving peace, prayer and Pentecost together
Rural crafts such as weaving have continued for generations, but new forms continue to emerge - and fuel faith as they do so.
Spirits lifted on Pentecost
Always a joyous day in the Christian calendar, Pentecost Sunday had special meaning for many parishes after lockdown was eased, and one parish saw a triumphant return.
Solidarity in Song
The Royal School of Church Music, RSCM, has been working to support church choirs through the challenges the latest restrictions on singing from the government, and is attempting to update national guidance.
Taking Christian Climate Action
Last week a group from Christian Climate Action, including two clergy from the Diocese of Salisbury, Revds Jonathan Herbert and Hilary Bond, were part of a peaceful protest outside Church House in London.
Make COP26 Count!
Our Diocesan Environment Group has been sharing six campaign actions that individuals, church schools, church communities and the wider community can do in the run up to the COP-26 Climate Change talks in November this year.
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