Diocesan News
Moving Closer
General Synod has given its backing to further steps towards bringing the Church of England and the Methodist Church in Great Britain into communion with each other.
Contactless Giving
Contactless collection plates have been used in York Minster for the first time, as the Church of England General Synod met for a Sunday service delivered by both the Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop of York.
We can't "rely on others"
The Archbishop of York has told General Synod that the Church of England has lost the habit of reading the Bible consistently and relies on others to do its "serious thinking for it."
Extras added to A Church Near You
A Church Near You has launched a series of extra features that work as well for Benefices as Parishes.
Are you Safeguarding Compliant?
Parishes are being urged to make sure all their websites and noticeboards are safeguarding compliant as soon as possible.
...And meet our new Deacons
On Sunday, Bishop Nicholas ordained our 8 new Deacons and this week they begin their first year of ministry as Assistant Curates in the Diocese of Salisbury.
Meet our new Priests...
7 new priests who are serving in urban parishes and rural benefices across the Diocese from Royal Wootton Bassett in the north to Poole in the South have been ordained by Bishop Nicholas.
Next Steps
Bishop Karen and David Pain briefed Synod on the next steps in our Renewing Hope Review, and started Synod thinking about key priorities for the future.
Ability Sunday
The Livability Charity is inviting churches in our Diocese to join the whole Church in making Sunday 8th September 2019 'Ability Sunday', and help to make it a very special day in their community.
Enabling One Another
"As we face the challenges of our journey ahead, instead of asking the question 'How can we?', may we affirm the statement instead and say 'We will, ordained and lay together, enable one another to live out the Good News of Jesus.'"
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