Canon Ian Woodward, chair of the Salisbury-Sudans Link, offers an update on the conflict in Sudan and encourages us to continue praying for all involved in this tragic power struggle. Learn more about how we support Sudan practically as a diocese.
Over the weekend, communities around the diocese came together to celebrate the King's Coronation. A variety of events where held, from picnics and a good ol' fashioned sing-song to a spot of gardening and tree planting!
Read sermons from Coronation services at Salisbury Cathedral and Sherborne Abbey
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"There are glimmers of hope that the extending ceasefires might lead to a recognition by the leaders of the need for peace, though there are still sporadic attacks by the Sudan Armed Forces on the Rapid Support Force in Khartoum including around the Anglican cathedral where the RSF is located. Some reports suggest the RSF have been occupying the Cathedral compound and destroying some of the facilities and infrastructure. "There are glimmers of hope that the extending ceasefires might lead to a recognition by the leaders of the need for peace, though there are still sporadic attacks by the Sudan Armed Forces on the Rapid Support Force in Khartoum including around the Anglican cathedral where the RSF is located. Some reports suggest the RSF have been occupying the Cathedral compound and destroying some of the facilities and infrastructure."
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Every year, the month of April is designated as the ‘Month of the Military Child’ for Westbury Leigh school, highlighting the important role that the children of our armed forces play in their community.
In May and June the Diocesan Vocations Coordinator, Revd Louise Ellis, and the Diocesan Lay Ministry Development officer Canon, Karen Hutchinson, will be hosting 3 sessions for anyone who would like to find out more about a variety of Lay and ordained vocations within the church. All session are on zoom. Come and explore how God might be calling you and find out more about a breadth of ministries. You can come to any or all of the sessions.
During Evensong on Thursday 4 May, three non-residentiary canons will be installed into the College of Canons at the same service, at the invitation of the Right Revd Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury.
Revd Jonathan Plows, Rector of Wylye and Till Valley and Assistant Rural Dean of Stonehenge Deanery said: “Commissioning services are so important to encouraging others in the Church.”
Churches and congregations from around the diocese have been hard at work preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
On 6 May 2023, the coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. We know that many churches are planning to celebrate this occasion with services, prayers, and events. This page will share all the resources and news available to help you in the lead-up to the Coronation Weekend
