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Today, the second Sunday of Advent, we pray:
Loving God,
We pray for the communities of St Thomas and St Edmund in Salisbury, asking for your blessing upon them, particularly in this time of vacancy.
Amen
Loving God,
We pray for the communities of St Thomas and St Edmund in Salisbury, asking for your blessing upon them, particularly in this time of vacancy.
Amen
December 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Today, the second Sunday of Advent, we pray:
Loving God,
We pray for the communities of St Thomas and St Edmund in Salisbury, asking for your blessing upon them, particularly in this time of vacancy.
Amen
Loving God,
We pray for the communities of St Thomas and St Edmund in Salisbury, asking for your blessing upon them, particularly in this time of vacancy.
Amen
We pray today for your abundant blessing on all who live in the communities of Salisbury St Martin, asking that your hand may rest on those who lead and minister there, especially in this time of vacancy.
We raise to you Sarum St Martin's Primary School and Bishop Wordsworth's School.
Amen
We raise to you Sarum St Martin's Primary School and Bishop Wordsworth's School.
Amen
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We pray today for your abundant blessing on all who live in the communities of Salisbury St Martin, asking that your hand may rest on those who lead and minister there, especially in this time of vacancy.
We raise to you Sarum St Martin's Primary School and Bishop Wordsworth's School.
Amen
We raise to you Sarum St Martin's Primary School and Bishop Wordsworth's School.
Amen
Lord God, Prince of Peace,
We raise to you the communities of Salisbury St Francis and St Lawrence and Stratford-sub-Castle, for all who live and work there. We pray for the clergy, Jean de Garis, Joe Stone, Suzie Allen and Mary Terry.
Amen
We raise to you the communities of Salisbury St Francis and St Lawrence and Stratford-sub-Castle, for all who live and work there. We pray for the clergy, Jean de Garis, Joe Stone, Suzie Allen and Mary Terry.
Amen
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Lord God, Prince of Peace,
We raise to you the communities of Salisbury St Francis and St Lawrence and Stratford-sub-Castle, for all who live and work there. We pray for the clergy, Jean de Garis, Joe Stone, Suzie Allen and Mary Terry.
Amen
We raise to you the communities of Salisbury St Francis and St Lawrence and Stratford-sub-Castle, for all who live and work there. We pray for the clergy, Jean de Garis, Joe Stone, Suzie Allen and Mary Terry.
Amen
Almighty God,
We pray for your blessing on Salisbury Cathedral and raise to you its staff and volunteers, especially in this busy Advent season. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known.
We pray for Dean Nick Papadopulos and his ministry to the cathedral.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on Salisbury Cathedral and raise to you its staff and volunteers, especially in this busy Advent season. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known.
We pray for Dean Nick Papadopulos and his ministry to the cathedral.
Amen
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Almighty God,
We pray for your blessing on Salisbury Cathedral and raise to you its staff and volunteers, especially in this busy Advent season. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known.
We pray for Dean Nick Papadopulos and his ministry to the cathedral.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on Salisbury Cathedral and raise to you its staff and volunteers, especially in this busy Advent season. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known.
We pray for Dean Nick Papadopulos and his ministry to the cathedral.
Amen
Heavenly Father,
We raise to you those who work, live and worship in Harnham St George and All Saints. We thank you for all those who lead, including the clergy, Becky Roberts and Sophie Ferguson.
We also pray for your blessing on the children, families and staff of Harnham Junior School. Amen
We raise to you those who work, live and worship in Harnham St George and All Saints. We thank you for all those who lead, including the clergy, Becky Roberts and Sophie Ferguson.
We also pray for your blessing on the children, families and staff of Harnham Junior School. Amen
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Heavenly Father,
We raise to you those who work, live and worship in Harnham St George and All Saints. We thank you for all those who lead, including the clergy, Becky Roberts and Sophie Ferguson.
We also pray for your blessing on the children, families and staff of Harnham Junior School. Amen
We raise to you those who work, live and worship in Harnham St George and All Saints. We thank you for all those who lead, including the clergy, Becky Roberts and Sophie Ferguson.
We also pray for your blessing on the children, families and staff of Harnham Junior School. Amen
Loving Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the people and community of Fisherton Anger. We pray for all leaders, that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, especially Revd Craig Ryalls.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Sarum St Paul’s Primary School.
Amen
We raise to you in prayer the people and community of Fisherton Anger. We pray for all leaders, that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, especially Revd Craig Ryalls.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Sarum St Paul’s Primary School.
Amen
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Loving Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the people and community of Fisherton Anger. We pray for all leaders, that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, especially Revd Craig Ryalls.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Sarum St Paul’s Primary School.
Amen
We raise to you in prayer the people and community of Fisherton Anger. We pray for all leaders, that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, especially Revd Craig Ryalls.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Sarum St Paul’s Primary School.
Amen
Living Lord,
We pray for your blessing on the communities of Bemerton and for the ministry of the clergy, Kevin Martin and Karen Hutchinson. We pray for all who worship in this community.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on the communities of Bemerton and for the ministry of the clergy, Kevin Martin and Karen Hutchinson. We pray for all who worship in this community.
Amen
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Living Lord,
We pray for your blessing on the communities of Bemerton and for the ministry of the clergy, Kevin Martin and Karen Hutchinson. We pray for all who worship in this community.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on the communities of Bemerton and for the ministry of the clergy, Kevin Martin and Karen Hutchinson. We pray for all who worship in this community.
Amen
Reading this week's prayers is Revd Canon Andy Perry. Andy is the new Dean of Leadership and Church Growth for the Diocese of Salisbury.
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Reading this week's prayers is Revd Canon Andy Perry. Andy is the new Dean of Leadership and Church Growth for the Diocese of Salisbury.
Almighty God,
We raise to you all who live in and worship in the deanery of Salisbury and we ask for your blessing on the ministry of the Rural Dean, Becky Roberts, Assistant Rural Dean, Craig Ryalls, and Lay Chair, Neil Turpin.
Amen
We raise to you all who live in and worship in the deanery of Salisbury and we ask for your blessing on the ministry of the Rural Dean, Becky Roberts, Assistant Rural Dean, Craig Ryalls, and Lay Chair, Neil Turpin.
Amen
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Almighty God,
We raise to you all who live in and worship in the deanery of Salisbury and we ask for your blessing on the ministry of the Rural Dean, Becky Roberts, Assistant Rural Dean, Craig Ryalls, and Lay Chair, Neil Turpin.
Amen
We raise to you all who live in and worship in the deanery of Salisbury and we ask for your blessing on the ministry of the Rural Dean, Becky Roberts, Assistant Rural Dean, Craig Ryalls, and Lay Chair, Neil Turpin.
Amen
Loving God,
We pray today for the Archdeacon of Wilts, Louise Ellis. We ask for your blessing on her faithful ministry, and on her family.
Amen
We pray today for the Archdeacon of Wilts, Louise Ellis. We ask for your blessing on her faithful ministry, and on her family.
Amen
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Loving God,
We pray today for the Archdeacon of Wilts, Louise Ellis. We ask for your blessing on her faithful ministry, and on her family.
Amen
We pray today for the Archdeacon of Wilts, Louise Ellis. We ask for your blessing on her faithful ministry, and on her family.
Amen
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all who study at Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth. We pray for the Revd Ruth Wells, that you continue to bless her ministry.
Amen
We thank you for all who study at Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth. We pray for the Revd Ruth Wells, that you continue to bless her ministry.
Amen
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all who study at Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth. We pray for the Revd Ruth Wells, that you continue to bless her ministry.
Amen
We thank you for all who study at Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth. We pray for the Revd Ruth Wells, that you continue to bless her ministry.
Amen
Living Lord,
We raise to you in prayer Poole Hospital and the University Hospitals Dorset and Forest Holme Hospice. We thank you for the ministry of their chaplains, including the Revd James Taylor.
Amen
We raise to you in prayer Poole Hospital and the University Hospitals Dorset and Forest Holme Hospice. We thank you for the ministry of their chaplains, including the Revd James Taylor.
Amen
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Living Lord,
We raise to you in prayer Poole Hospital and the University Hospitals Dorset and Forest Holme Hospice. We thank you for the ministry of their chaplains, including the Revd James Taylor.
Amen
We raise to you in prayer Poole Hospital and the University Hospitals Dorset and Forest Holme Hospice. We thank you for the ministry of their chaplains, including the Revd James Taylor.
Amen
Loving God,
We pray for your blessing on the community of Oakdale St George, for those who live and work in this place. We pray for the ministry of the Revd Penny Draper.
We raise to you the pupils, staff and families of Poole St Edwards School.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on the community of Oakdale St George, for those who live and work in this place. We pray for the ministry of the Revd Penny Draper.
We raise to you the pupils, staff and families of Poole St Edwards School.
Amen
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Loving God,
We pray for your blessing on the community of Oakdale St George, for those who live and work in this place. We pray for the ministry of the Revd Penny Draper.
We raise to you the pupils, staff and families of Poole St Edwards School.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on the community of Oakdale St George, for those who live and work in this place. We pray for the ministry of the Revd Penny Draper.
We raise to you the pupils, staff and families of Poole St Edwards School.
Amen
Our God,
We thank you today for the parishes of Canford Heath. We pray for your blessing upon all those who live, work, pray and play there. We pray for the Revd Matt Williams.
Amen
We thank you today for the parishes of Canford Heath. We pray for your blessing upon all those who live, work, pray and play there. We pray for the Revd Matt Williams.
Amen
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our God,
We thank you today for the parishes of Canford Heath. We pray for your blessing upon all those who live, work, pray and play there. We pray for the Revd Matt Williams.
Amen
We thank you today for the parishes of Canford Heath. We pray for your blessing upon all those who live, work, pray and play there. We pray for the Revd Matt Williams.
Amen
Don't forget, we are going LIVE with @bishopsarum.bsky.social at 7pm tonight where we will be putting your questions to him, hosted by the young people in our TikTok group!
You can watch the livestream here: buff.ly/ymTsoje
You can watch the livestream here: buff.ly/ymTsoje
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Don't forget, we are going LIVE with @bishopsarum.bsky.social at 7pm tonight where we will be putting your questions to him, hosted by the young people in our TikTok group!
You can watch the livestream here: buff.ly/ymTsoje
You can watch the livestream here: buff.ly/ymTsoje
Loving God,
We raise to you the communities of Lytchetts and Upton, asking for your blessing upon them.
We pray for the clergy, Matt Simpson, Stephen Partridge and Michelle Cobley, and their ministry to the community.
Amen
We raise to you the communities of Lytchetts and Upton, asking for your blessing upon them.
We pray for the clergy, Matt Simpson, Stephen Partridge and Michelle Cobley, and their ministry to the community.
Amen
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Loving God,
We raise to you the communities of Lytchetts and Upton, asking for your blessing upon them.
We pray for the clergy, Matt Simpson, Stephen Partridge and Michelle Cobley, and their ministry to the community.
Amen
We raise to you the communities of Lytchetts and Upton, asking for your blessing upon them.
We pray for the clergy, Matt Simpson, Stephen Partridge and Michelle Cobley, and their ministry to the community.
Amen
Reading this week's prayers is Gordon Crowther. "I’m Gordon Crowther, fairly new to the Diocese and Dorset and serving as Team Rector of the Parish of Radipole & Melcombe Regis with Chickerell (Weymouth)."
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Reading this week's prayers is Gordon Crowther. "I’m Gordon Crowther, fairly new to the Diocese and Dorset and serving as Team Rector of the Parish of Radipole & Melcombe Regis with Chickerell (Weymouth)."
Creator God,
We pray for the benefice of Talbot Village, that all those living there may be blessed by your presence and your peace. We pray for your blessing on the Revd Nick Wells.
We raise to you the children, staff and families of Talbot Village St Mark's Primary School.
Amen
We pray for the benefice of Talbot Village, that all those living there may be blessed by your presence and your peace. We pray for your blessing on the Revd Nick Wells.
We raise to you the children, staff and families of Talbot Village St Mark's Primary School.
Amen
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Creator God,
We pray for the benefice of Talbot Village, that all those living there may be blessed by your presence and your peace. We pray for your blessing on the Revd Nick Wells.
We raise to you the children, staff and families of Talbot Village St Mark's Primary School.
Amen
We pray for the benefice of Talbot Village, that all those living there may be blessed by your presence and your peace. We pray for your blessing on the Revd Nick Wells.
We raise to you the children, staff and families of Talbot Village St Mark's Primary School.
Amen
On Monday at 7pm, we will be putting your questions to Bishop Stephen live on our YouTube Channel, hosted by the young people in our TikTok group.
So whether you want to find out his favourite pizza topping or something more spiritual, pop your questions in the comments below.
buff.ly/ymTsoje
So whether you want to find out his favourite pizza topping or something more spiritual, pop your questions in the comments below.
buff.ly/ymTsoje
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
On Monday at 7pm, we will be putting your questions to Bishop Stephen live on our YouTube Channel, hosted by the young people in our TikTok group.
So whether you want to find out his favourite pizza topping or something more spiritual, pop your questions in the comments below.
buff.ly/ymTsoje
So whether you want to find out his favourite pizza topping or something more spiritual, pop your questions in the comments below.
buff.ly/ymTsoje
Everlasting Lord,
We raise to you the communities of Poole St James with St Paul, asking for your blessing upon the lives of all who live there, and on the ministry of the clergy, Lucy Holt, Anthony Oehring, Jeff Adams and Sally Taylor.
Amen
We raise to you the communities of Poole St James with St Paul, asking for your blessing upon the lives of all who live there, and on the ministry of the clergy, Lucy Holt, Anthony Oehring, Jeff Adams and Sally Taylor.
Amen
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Everlasting Lord,
We raise to you the communities of Poole St James with St Paul, asking for your blessing upon the lives of all who live there, and on the ministry of the clergy, Lucy Holt, Anthony Oehring, Jeff Adams and Sally Taylor.
Amen
We raise to you the communities of Poole St James with St Paul, asking for your blessing upon the lives of all who live there, and on the ministry of the clergy, Lucy Holt, Anthony Oehring, Jeff Adams and Sally Taylor.
Amen
Eternal God,
Thank you for the communities of Parkstone St Peter and St Osmund with Branksea St Mary. We pray for your guidance on all those who lead and worship there, including the clergy, Mike Trotman and Elaine Passey.
Amen
Thank you for the communities of Parkstone St Peter and St Osmund with Branksea St Mary. We pray for your guidance on all those who lead and worship there, including the clergy, Mike Trotman and Elaine Passey.
Amen
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Eternal God,
Thank you for the communities of Parkstone St Peter and St Osmund with Branksea St Mary. We pray for your guidance on all those who lead and worship there, including the clergy, Mike Trotman and Elaine Passey.
Amen
Thank you for the communities of Parkstone St Peter and St Osmund with Branksea St Mary. We pray for your guidance on all those who lead and worship there, including the clergy, Mike Trotman and Elaine Passey.
Amen
Our Father,
We raise to you the benefice of Parkstone St Luke, praying for all who work, play and worship there. We pray for the ministry and leadership of the Revd Stuart Cocksedge and all who strive to support and serve their neighbour in this community.
Amen
We raise to you the benefice of Parkstone St Luke, praying for all who work, play and worship there. We pray for the ministry and leadership of the Revd Stuart Cocksedge and all who strive to support and serve their neighbour in this community.
Amen
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our Father,
We raise to you the benefice of Parkstone St Luke, praying for all who work, play and worship there. We pray for the ministry and leadership of the Revd Stuart Cocksedge and all who strive to support and serve their neighbour in this community.
Amen
We raise to you the benefice of Parkstone St Luke, praying for all who work, play and worship there. We pray for the ministry and leadership of the Revd Stuart Cocksedge and all who strive to support and serve their neighbour in this community.
Amen
As part of our focus on COP30, today we pray:
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As part of our focus on COP30, today we pray:
Lord God,
We pray for your blessing on the benefice of Longfleet and all who lead and worship in this place. We pray for the worship leaders, school leaders, churchwardens, treasurers and PCC members, including the clergy, Andy Perry and Jordan Betts.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on the benefice of Longfleet and all who lead and worship in this place. We pray for the worship leaders, school leaders, churchwardens, treasurers and PCC members, including the clergy, Andy Perry and Jordan Betts.
Amen
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Lord God,
We pray for your blessing on the benefice of Longfleet and all who lead and worship in this place. We pray for the worship leaders, school leaders, churchwardens, treasurers and PCC members, including the clergy, Andy Perry and Jordan Betts.
Amen
We pray for your blessing on the benefice of Longfleet and all who lead and worship in this place. We pray for the worship leaders, school leaders, churchwardens, treasurers and PCC members, including the clergy, Andy Perry and Jordan Betts.
Amen
Have you got a question for Bishop Stephen? We will be going LIVE next Monday, 24 November, at 7pm on our YouTube channel putting your questions to him.
To submit your question, leave a comment on this post, message us, or email us at [email protected]
Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk
To submit your question, leave a comment on this post, message us, or email us at [email protected]
Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Have you got a question for Bishop Stephen? We will be going LIVE next Monday, 24 November, at 7pm on our YouTube channel putting your questions to him.
To submit your question, leave a comment on this post, message us, or email us at [email protected]
Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk
To submit your question, leave a comment on this post, message us, or email us at [email protected]
Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk