Very sadly, there’s no escaping conflict in the lands of our partnership. Last week, a tragic milestone was reached, marking 1000 days of the conflict within Sudan. In April 2023, the Rapid Support Forces attacked the Government’s Sudan Armed Forces, including in Khartoum.
Bishop Stephen commissions Blandford Forum Parish Church as a Mission Hub, recognising the parish’s missional plans, which are rooted in what God is already doing in the church and area and in a shared sense of where He is calling the church to in the future.
The chair of Sarum College trustees, Bishop Alastair Redfern, announces that The Revd Canon Professor James Woodward has indicated to the trustees his intention to retire from the role of principal at the end of June 2026, following his 65th birthday and over 10 years in office.
Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt has been appointed as the interim Dean of Bradford, his home city, leading the Cathedral and city’s ministry.
Our Lent course for 2026 is 'Journeys and Resting Places', written by Revd Canon Tim Heaton.
Watch Bishop Andrew's reflection on 2025 as we look ahead to the new year.
The Dean of Guernsey, the Very Revd Tim Barker, is to retire on 31 July 2026.
BIshop Stephen's Christmas Day sermon at Salisbury Cathedral reminds us that Christ does not need to be put back into Christmas - it is in him we have our home
Across our diocese, our churches are prepping for and celebrating Christmas.
Where to find help if needed in an emergency over Christmas
