Celebrating Sue Chandler’s remarkable 35 years of service
After more than three decades of extraordinary dedication and faithful service across our diocese, we say a fond and grateful farewell to Sue Chandler.
News and Media
REMINDER: Time to complete your parish’s Energy Footprint Tool
The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2025 energy data. Completing the EFT is part of our shared journey to net zero – each year’s data builds a clearer picture of carbon use and helps us act more strategically together. It is an essential requirement when applying for grant funding, and it also helps toward your Eco Church award application.
Ash Wednesday Reflection
The Revd Leila Mather writes: "Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent. A time when we remember our mortality, and therefore the tremendous gift of life that each one of us has been given. At our baptism, we were signed with a cross that can never be taken away from us. At our death, we may be signed with a cross as a reminder of that moment.
Shrove Tuesday celebrations
The team from Harnham St George's All Saints', the Revd Becky and Revd Sophie, had great fun as part of the Salisbury Foodbank's annual Pancake Day race, raising awareness and money for the work of the foodbank. (above)
Diocese of Salisbury to spearhead national choir project
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.
“May God soften their hearts” – understanding the crises in the Sudans
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.
Storm Chandra floods churches
Across our diocese, churches and communities are being affected by Storm Chandra, causing flooding within church buildings and family homes.
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.
