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A Rare 13th-Century Bible Could Return to Salisbury Cathedral After 700 Years

A campaign is underway to bring a remarkable 13th-century Bible back to Salisbury Cathedral.

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Dorset church with connection to abolition of slavery holds special service

ChristChurch Melplash hosted a special Anti-Slavery service entitled "Sing a Song of Freedom" on 1st December to coincide with Advent Sunday and to mark the United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on 2 December. 

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An empty barge - a personal reflection from Rural Dean of Weymouth and Portland

Rev Jo Haine, Rural Dean of Weymouth and Portland, shares her reflections on the now empty Bibby Stockholm, after months of ministering to the men on board

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Exceptional and tireless’ work to build relationship in Sudans recognised

Award from Archbishop of Canterbury for Rev Canon Ian Woodward

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Join our Angel Advent-ure this Christmas on our social medias

Inspired by Sturminster Newton we are flying small woolen angels across the diocese every day over on our Facebook and Instagram, guess each day at 9:00 where the church is and found out at 19:00!

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The Light Church will provide new home for worshipping community

The Light Church will provide new home for worshipping community in Royal Wootton Bassett - and for those with no church home

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Statement from the Bishop of Salisbury

I, together with Bishop Karen and Bishop Andrew, respect the decision of Archbishop Justin to step aside from his role as Archbishop of Canterbury and will continue to pray for him and his family. Archbishop Justin has taken personal and institutional responsibility to enable deeper change.

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Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published

The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.

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Salisbury Cathedral Confirmations

Fifty candidates were confirmed in a moving service at Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday.


River Baptism

Last Sunday, Christ Church welcomed a new member, Aidan King, into the faith family through a riverside baptism at Heytesbury. Aidan, a recent addition to the church community, shared reflections on his personal faith journey during the service, expressing his commitment to Christ through the Baptism Liturgy.

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