Diocesan News
Thank you for keeping us Safe
Heather Bland has been our Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser for nearly 7 years, and has overseen a sea change in the way we approach Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in this Diocese.
Fond farewells and new adventures
In these times of change, a number of diocesan staff are moving on to new challenges.
The Channel Islands join our Cycle of Prayer
As we move forward in the discernment process that we hope will see the Channel Islands becoming attached to the Diocese of Salisbury, we have begun to pray together and for each other.
The Spirit of Christmas, 2020
In this year of unprecedented change, we badly need good news, and our parishes and schools have made every effort to deliver special, heartfelt messages to their communities and loved ones, as well as those in need.
Patience and goodwill: meeting for Christmas as Covid-safe churches
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, who leads the Church of England’s Recovery Group, is encouraging churches to prepare carefully for Christmas services, so that as many people as possible can share in the comfort and joy of Christmas worship.
Drive-In Nativity
With our churches responding to the current Tier 2 restrictions, and seeking to spread Christmas cheer and a meaningful message, events are reaching communities as never before. In some areas, church work across denominations is bearing fruit.
Christmas 'goings on' at Collingbourne
Across the Diocese, our schools have stepped up to not only innovate in how they deliver education, but to support their communities in fresh ways - often out of necessity.
Advent in Reverse
It's been said many times, "It's better to give than to receive." Many of our parishes and schools reflect this philosophy as a matter of course, serving their local communities in many ways.
Messy Minster: Christmas At Home
Messy Church began in 2004 just east of our Diocese in Cowplain, near Portsmouth, and is now a global movement - a branch of the Church in its own right. Families gather for fun, laughter and true Christian celebration, meaning and life.
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