News and Media


Ad clerum on the death of Her Majesty the Queen

A message from Bishop Stephen, Bishop Karen, and Bishop Andrew


Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Information on services, resources, and other opportunities for prayer and reflection in the period of National Mourning


Mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen

Statement from The Bishop of Salisbury, The Rt Rev Stephen Lake on the death of Her Majesty The Queen


The Joy of Knowing Pete

The Benefice of Charminster, Stinsford and the Chalk Stream Villages celebrated one of their own releasing a book over the summer. Hazel Morgan, who has worked hard in her deanery to help churches listen to those with disabilities, and include them, has written The Joy of Knowing Pete – an insight into her life and faith whilst caring for her son who had Downs Syndrome.


Hymns, Pimms, and talent

The creativity that #SalisburysGotTalent has unleashed has been quite remarkable. Licensed Lay Minister Yvonne Allen has written of the unique way St Giles', Great Wishford, invested their £10.


The Sudan Link - a prayerful partnership

The Revd Jenny Nelson, member of the Sudan Link Partnership, delighted in being able to meet so many guests from Sudan in August. She has written about her week, and the importance of prayer in this partnership. 


Learning together - with Bishop Data of Morobo, South Sudan

Sarah Musgrave, who kindly hosted Bishop Data and his family when they visited the diocese in August, has written about her reflections as they shared deeply through the week.


South Sudan bishops' visit to Poole a joyous success

The Poole-Wau Partnership was delighted to welcome six Bishops from South Sudan to Poole Deanery from 8 to 12 August 2022. Mark Rathbone of Lytchett Minster shares more. 


Gearing up for Ride and Stride

Riders and Striders all over Dorset are gearing up for the annual Ride and Stride for churches, which will take place on Saturday 10 September.


Mothers’ Union Salisbury in touch with Mothers’ Union South Sudan

The Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Salisbury played its part last week in welcoming over 80 Bishops principally from the South Sudan and their wives to Salisbury from Canterbury following the Lambeth Conference. Sandra Gamble, president of the Mothers' Union in our diocese, has shared more.

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