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Please join us in praying for all those affected by the violent incident this morning – the victims, their families, and the wider Jewish community.

Today I sat through some excellent speeches in the House of Lords. The clear message was that the ‘Assisted Dying’ Bill needs much more scrutiny. The expertise in the House is immense. Deep concerns were raised by doctors, nurses, lawyers, and those of us experienced in pastoral care of the dying.

Exploring God's Call - Autumn 2025 - Diocese of Salisbury Learning Hub Bishop Karen introduces a series of online evenings to explore how we hear and respond to God's call.

On 23 September Bishop Karen launches an Autumn series of online sessions to help those exploring where their journey with God might take them.

23 September 19:00: Bishop Karen explores how we discern and respond to God’s call today:

An open letter to Nigel Farage - Bishop Steven's Blog Bishop Steven writes an open letter in response to Nigel Farage MP's immigration policy which was launched in Oxford this week.

blogs.oxford.anglican.org/an-open-lett...

To all those receiving their exam results tomorrow, your grades do not define you. What God says about you is far more important than what a piece of paper says! Here are 10 things God says about you in the Bible

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Did you know we send out weekly good news and resources through our Grapevine mailing? It runs every Thursday weekly Jan-July, Sep-Dec!

Subscribe by clicking this link (it's free and open to everyone): anglican.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

As it's A-Level results day, we pray for all those receiving results today:

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Did you know we send out weekly good news and resources through our Grapevine mailing? It runs every Thursday weekly Jan-July, Sep-Dec!

Subscribe by clicking this link (it's free and open to everyone): anglican.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Palestinian statehood – comment from Church of England bishops | The Church of England Archbishop of York, together with the Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford and Norwich, respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.

Palestinian statehood – Church of England bishops

@archbishopofyork.org & Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford & @bishopnorwich.bsky.social respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.

www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

At All Saints Durrington @salisbury.anglican.org

Pray 4 Our Forces – Armed Forces Christian Union Support our Armed Forces by covering them in prayer. Thank you for your concern for British Servicemen and women serving at home and on current operations abroad. This web page aims to give you some insight...

You can pray for British Service men and women serving at home and on current operations abroad. Click the link for resources to help you in this: afcu.org.uk/pray-4-our-f...

Just great people @salisbury.anglican.org @churchofengland.org

Exploring God's Call - July 2025 - Diocese of Salisbury Learning Hub This Zoom session offers valuable insights into ministry, provides opportunities to learn more about different roles and the discernment processes.

Exploring God’s Call: Last chance to book! An information evening with opportunities to hear from those in different ministries. Where could your path take you? Monday 14 July, 19:00 on Zoom: learning.salisbury.anglican.org/courses-even...

Today, I was given an aerial tour of the Archdeaconry by a clergy colleague in their 1946 Auster… Flew over HQ, and all was well, and all manner of things will be well… Final service inside the cathedral this Thursday….

It was all smiles at the weekend as 8 Deacons and 11 Priests were ordained at Salisbury Cathedral! You can see the best pictures here:
Ordination of Priests: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCjQp2
Ordination of Deacons: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCjNAF

A joyful celebration as 11 new priests were ordained in a very warm Salisbury Cathedral this afternoon! Join us as we pray for God’s blessing over their ministry and give thanks for their courageous obedience to God’s call #NewRevs #Ordinations2025 #MakingJesusKnown

Our ordinands on retreat @salisbury.anglican.org

My letter about clergy pay rises in today’s @thetimes.com @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps

Text reads: Triennium Funding £1.6 billion from the Church Commissioners is being invested in the work of our churches in the next three years - a rise of 36% and the biggest investment in our history.

Major investment in local churches and parish clergy as £1.6bn three-year national spending plans unveiled 🧵

Read the full announcement at cofe.io/ThreeYearFunding

Archbishop Stephen shares a response to the Church of England's plans to invest more towards sharing the good news of Jesus Christ & serving local communities over the next 3 years.

Read more 👉 www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Bishop Rachel asked a follow-up question in House of Lords, to a question on humanitarian aid in Gaza

@churchstate.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social #gaza #israelpalestine

A statement from the Archbishop of York | The Archbishop of York NEWS - The Archbishop has issued a statement following further bombing of the Anglican-run Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza.

I stand with this statement from Archbishop Stephen a out the latest attack on the Al Ahli Anglican hospital in Gaza www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-...

We have announced some proposed changes to clergy pensions today, which will be discussed by General Synod in July. If you already receive a pension from the Church of England, or will do in the future, here's what the proposals could mean for you.

We have announced some proposed changes to clergy pensions today, which will be discussed by General Synod in July.

Here's what the proposals could mean for you if you already receive a Church of England pension, or will do in the future.

Read the announcement at cofe.io/ClergyPensionsProposals.

House of Bishops statement on Gaza | The Church of England 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God' (Matthew 5:9)

The House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York this week, has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza.

Read the full statement here cofe.io/GazaStatementHoB

A privilege to represent Salisbury Diocese with Carol at Buckingham Palace Garden Party.

John Worth appointed Chief Executive of Church Commissioners for England | The Church of England John Worth is being appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Church Commissioners for England, responsible for managing one of the nation’s leading endowment funds, with a 320-year legacy.

“We are eager to see the positive impact he will bring.”

John Worth has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Church Commissioners for England.

Read the full announcement at cofe.io/NewChiefExec.

YouTube video by United Nations Gaza: UN Urges Immediate Action to Save Lives - OCHA Briefing | United Nations

Please watch this speech by Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affrairs and Emergency Relief, as he lays out, with outstanding moral courage, the grim situation in Gaza. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqP4...

Three people engaged in a conversation at a church event titled "The Quiet Revival – opportunities for church growth" scheduled by The Church of England for Wednesday 9 July, 1:30pm. One individual is holding a baby.

With new research indicating that more people are attending church and showing an interest in faith, how can churches respond to this opportunity?

Join our webinar on 3 July, held in partnership with the College of Archbishops' Evangelists.

Sign up at cofe.io/QuietRevivalWebinar.

Churches facing big cash shortfalls as a result of VAT grants cut, MPs hear | The Church of England More than 200 churches are already facing big cash shortfalls on repair bills as a result of the £25,000 cap on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, MPs have heard.

31,000 social action projects are run or supported by Church of England churches.

But cuts to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme are already having a 'huge impact' on these, Second Church Estates Commissioner, @marshadecordova.bsky.social warns.

Read more at cofe.io/VATGrantsCut.