Churches across the diocese will be holding special commemorative or thanksgiving services this weekend to enable local communities to remember Her Majesty's life. You can find details to some of these services here.
In the wake of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing, people from across the diocese have been paying tribute to her long reign, which had spanned over 70 years and who touched the lives of many.
Many churches will be holding special services honouring Her Majesty The Queen. To find out what your local church is doing, visit achurchnearyou.com
Information on services, resources, and other opportunities for prayer and reflection in the period of National Mourning
A message from Bishop Stephen, Bishop Karen, and Bishop Andrew
Statement from The Bishop of Salisbury, The Rt Rev Stephen Lake on the death of Her Majesty The Queen
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.
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 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.
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.
