The Diocese of Salisbury will be one of the first in the Church of England to partner with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) to deliver a major new project to help churches rediscover music as a pathway to mission and discipleship for children and young people.
Archbishop Justin Badi joined Bishop Anthony Poggo, the secretary general of the Anglican Communion Office, Bishop Stephen, and others for a webinar sharing news on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and South Sudan.
Across our diocese, churches and communities are being affected by Storm Chandra, causing flooding within church buildings and family homes.
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.
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.
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.
