Storm Chandra floods churches
Across our diocese, churches and communities are being affected by Storm Chandra, causing flooding within church buildings and family homes.
News and Media
From pulpit to piste, retired vicar raises over £10,000 for Rwanda
A retired vicar has raised over £10,000 by skiing the height of Everest and the length of a marathon – all in aid of Rwanda. Revd Andrew Corke from Canford Parish Church, Wimborne is a keen skier. He said, "Our church has been supporting a Christian charity called Dufatanye for several years.
1000 days of Sudan conflict
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.
Blandford commissioned as first Mission Hub
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.
Retirement of The Revd Canon Professor James Woodward from Sarum College
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.
Jonathan Triffitt appointed as interim Dean of his home city of Bradford
Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt has been appointed as the interim Dean of Bradford, his home city, leading the Cathedral and city’s ministry.
Lent Course 2026
Our Lent course for 2026 is 'Journeys and Resting Places', written by Revd Canon Tim Heaton.
Bishop Andrew's New Year message
Watch Bishop Andrew's reflection on 2025 as we look ahead to the new year.
Dean to retire after decade of service in Guernsey
The Dean of Guernsey, the Very Revd Tim Barker, is to retire on 31 July 2026.
Christmas reminds us that Christ is at the heart of our world, today and always
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
