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The Church said it aims to “double the number of children and young people who are active Christian disciples by 2030”

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Schools in areas including Salisbury to be 'targeted' in Church membership drive

Eleven new priests and eleven new deacons ordained in Salisbury Cathedral

Eleven new priests and eleven new deacons ordained in Salisbury Cathedral

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Eleven new priests and eleven new deacons ordained in Salisbury Cathedral

Alex Boyd has set up Salisbury's women's interfaith group

Alex Boyd has set up Salisbury's women's interfaith group

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First women's interfaith group set up - a 'safe space' for all religions or none

Left to right: Reverend Sarah Godfrey, Reverend Keith Brindle, The Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Reverend Stephen Lake, The Dean of Salisbury, the Very Reverend Nicholas Papadopulos, David Pain, Reverend Jo Neary

Left to right: Reverend Sarah Godfrey, Reverend Keith Brindle, The Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Reverend Stephen Lake, The Dean of Salisbury, the Very Reverend Nicholas Papadopulos, David Pain, Reverend Jo Neary

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Four new canons join Salisbury Cathedral’s College of Canons

PICTURES: Residents brave the rain to carry crucifix up hill for Good Friday

PICTURES: Residents brave the rain to carry crucifix up hill for Good Friday

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PICTURES: Residents brave the rain to carry crucifix up hill for Good Friday

Licensing Ross Meikle as Missioner for Young People at Salisbury Cathedral

Licensing Ross Meikle as Missioner for Young People at Salisbury Cathedral

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Cathedral welcomes new Missioner for young people

Salisbury Cathedral is now scaffold-free for the first time in 38 years.

Salisbury Cathedral is now scaffold-free for the first time in 38 years.

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Salisbury Cathedral now scaffold free after almost four decades

The maternity ward at the CRESS clinic in South Sudan, which SCORE supported with a grant in 2023.

The maternity ward at the CRESS clinic in South Sudan, which SCORE supported with a grant in 2023.

Salisbury Catholic Churches (SCORE)

Salisbury Catholic Churches donate more than £32,000 to charities

The Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Revd Stephen Lake, consecrated the new altars during the 10.30am Eucharist on Sunday, January 14.

The Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Revd Stephen Lake, consecrated the new altars during the 10.30am Eucharist on Sunday, January 14.

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral installs first new nave altars in 500 years

Anthony Lewis who died on Christmas Day in 2022

Anthony Lewis who died on Christmas Day in 2022

Choristers pay tribute to former Verger with songs at Salisbury Hospice

Salisbury Cathedral to receive funding

Salisbury Cathedral to receive funding

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Salisbury's religious buildings receive share of £42m government grants

Salisbury Alzheimer's Support and Salisbury Trust for the Homeless both received cheques of £7,000 each from money raised at this year's Christmas Tree Festival.

Salisbury Alzheimer's Support and Salisbury Trust for the Homeless both received cheques of £7,000 each from money raised at this year's Christmas Tree Festival.

St Thomas' Church

Thousands visited St Thomas's Christmas tree festival

Chorister Bishop Harry Mills was installed during the Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday, December 10.

Chorister Bishop Harry Mills was installed during the Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday, December 10.

Salisbury Cathedral

Bishop of Salisbury's 'stunt double' takes over as 12-year-old boy installed

Enormous Christmas tree stands fully decorated in Cathedral

Enormous Christmas tree stands fully decorated in Cathedral

Enormous Christmas tree stands fully decorated in Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral marked the beginning of Advent with three From Darkness to Light services.

Salisbury Cathedral marked the beginning of Advent with three From Darkness to Light services.

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More than 3,000 people attend From Darkness to Light events at Cathedral

Members of the public will be invited to view all seven volumes of the handwritten Saint John's Bible for free between Saturday, November 25 and Friday, December 1.

Members of the public will be invited to view all seven volumes of the handwritten Saint John's Bible for free between Saturday, November 25 and Friday, December 1.

First handwritten Bible in centuries to go on display at Sarum College

Plans have been approved for a new church and day nursery in Amesbury

Plans have been approved for a new church and day nursery in Amesbury

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Controversial plans for new Living Grace Ministry church in Amesbury approved

Dozens of modern witches are living in Wiltshire

Dozens of modern witches are living in Wiltshire

Halloween: More people are witches and Satanists in Wiltshire

Pupils at Newton Tony Primary School are celebrating.

Pupils at Newton Tony Primary School are celebrating.

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Christian school 'where pupils flourish' achieves highest grade in inspection

Children were invited to become a chorister for a day at Salisbury Cathedral.

Children were invited to become a chorister for a day at Salisbury Cathedral.

Salisbury Cathedral

Success at cathedral's 'be a chorister for a day' as more than 40 children take part

The Dean of Salisbury and Canon Precentor with the four newly promoted choristers.

The Dean of Salisbury and Canon Precentor with the four newly promoted choristers.

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New choristers welcomed with 'bumping' ceremony

The scaffolding which has been present on different parts of Salisbury Cathedral's exterior for 37 years is to be removed by the end of November.

The scaffolding which has been present on different parts of Salisbury Cathedral's exterior for 37 years is to be removed by the end of November.

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Scaffolding to be removed from Salisbury Cathedral after 37 years

A 'bluetiful' sight - Photos show Salisbury Cathedral lit up for NHS 75th Anniversary

A 'bluetiful' sight - Photos show Salisbury Cathedral lit up for NHS 75th Anniversary

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A 'bluetiful' sight - Photos show Salisbury Cathedral lit up for NHS 75th Anniversary

Archbishop Justin and Bishop Stephen

Archbishop Justin and Bishop Stephen

Archbishop of Canterbury takes to the stage in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral

The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Melor in Amesbury with scaffolding on the tower for repairs.

The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Melor in Amesbury with scaffolding on the tower for repairs.

Abbey Church of St Mary and St Melor

Walk through Amesbury to raise funds for church roof repairs

Wilton library ceiling repair works to begin next month

Magna Carta (An Emroidery) by Cornelia Parker

Magna Carta (An Emroidery) by Cornelia Parker

Salisbury Cathedral

Embroidery of Magna Carta Wikipedia page on display at Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral to hold special service celebrating 75 year anniversary of NHS

Salisbury Cathedral to hold special service celebrating 75 year anniversary of NHS

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Salisbury Cathedral to hold special service celebrating 75 year anniversary of NHS

The Revd Mike Parker QHC, the Chaplain General of His Majesty’s Land Forces

The Revd Mike Parker QHC, the Chaplain General of His Majesty’s Land Forces

Chaplain General of His Majesty’s Land Forces to be at Cathedral College

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

William Byrd's music to be celebrated at Salisbury Cathedral

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby. (Photo by Jacqui J. Sze)

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby. (Photo by Jacqui J. Sze)

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Salisbury

Left King Charles III and right John Walsh

Left King Charles III and right John Walsh

Former mayor to receive specially minted money from the King

Swing Unlimited Big Band at the cathedral in 2019.

Swing Unlimited Big Band at the cathedral in 2019.

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Cathedral to screen King's Coronation on a big screen with a live music band

Crucifer and candle bearers at St Mary's Church in Fordingbridge on Sunday, February 19. (Photo by Avon Valley Churches)

Crucifer and candle bearers at St Mary's Church in Fordingbridge on Sunday, February 19. (Photo by Avon Valley Churches)

Seven churches gather to welcome Bishop of Southampton to Avon Valley

Salisbury Cathedral Choristers

Salisbury Cathedral Choristers

Marking the attachment of the Balliwicks of Jersey and Guernsey to Salisbury Diocese

In front from left to right, the new girl choristers Alice Griffin, Matilda Macmillan and Phoebe Geary with, from left to right in back, Salisbury Cathedral School headmaster Clive Marriott, Dean of Salisbury Rev. Nick Papadopulos, and Canon Anna Macham.

In front from left to right, the new girl choristers Alice Griffin, Matilda Macmillan and Phoebe Geary with, from left to right in back, Salisbury Cathedral School headmaster Clive Marriott, Dean of Salisbury Rev. Nick Papadopulos, and Canon Anna Macham.

Three trainee choristers promoted at Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral Epiphany Devotion.

Salisbury Cathedral Epiphany Devotion.

'An intimate telling of an epic story': Epiphany Devotion at Salisbury Cathedral

The procession makes its way to the High Altar during From Darkness to Light, Salisbury Cathedral's Advent service. (Photo by Max Willcock)

The procession makes its way to the High Altar during From Darkness to Light, Salisbury Cathedral's Advent service. (Photo by Max Willcock)

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Thousands gather at Salisbury Cathedral for Advent Processions

The Deans as they leave Winchester Cathedral, embarking on a 27-mile trek to Salisbury Cathedral. From left to right, Bishop Debbie, Very Rev Tim Barker, Very Rev Mike Keirle and Very Rev Catherine Ogle. (Photo courtesy Diocese of Salisbury)

The Deans as they leave Winchester Cathedral, embarking on a 27-mile trek to Salisbury Cathedral. From left to right, Bishop Debbie, Very Rev Tim Barker, Very Rev Mike Keirle and Very Rev Catherine Ogle. (Photo courtesy Diocese of Salisbury)

Channel Islands Deans make 27-mile trek from Winchester to Salisbury

Former Bishop of Salisbury, Nicholas Holtam.

Former Bishop of Salisbury, Nicholas Holtam.

Former Bishop of Salisbury authors The Archbishop of York’s Advent Book

Salisbury Cathedral (Credit: Ash Mills)

Salisbury Cathedral (Credit: Ash Mills)

Requiem written by cathedral's music director to be performed on All Soul's Day

Salisbury Cathedral and Rt Revd Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury.

Salisbury Cathedral and Rt Revd Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury.

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Bishop of Salisbury apologises for ineffective handling of safeguarding issues

St Peter's Church in Plaitford, annual harvest festival 2022

St Peter's Church in Plaitford, annual harvest festival 2022

Church helps prevent hunger with annual harvest festival

Newly admitted and promoted Choristers with the Headmaster of Salisbury Cathedral School Clive Marriot, the Dean and the Canon Precentor. Photo: Finnbarr Webster

Newly admitted and promoted Choristers with the Headmaster of Salisbury Cathedral School Clive Marriot, the Dean and the Canon Precentor. Photo: Finnbarr Webster

Three new girl choristers admitted to the cathedral choir and four more promoted

Meet the ex-police officer guarding Salisbury Cathedral in his Union Jack cap - traffic team assistant Gary Baldwin.

Meet the ex-police officer guarding Salisbury Cathedral in his Union Jack cap - traffic team assistant Gary Baldwin.

Jubilee: Meet the ex-cop guarding the Cathedral

The Very Reverend Stephen Lake who will become the new Bishop of Salisbury

The Very Reverend Stephen Lake who will become the new Bishop of Salisbury

Dean of Gloucester to become Bishop of Salisbury

Salisbury Cathedral Christmas Tree by Spencer Mulholland

Salisbury Cathedral Christmas Tree by Spencer Mulholland

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PICTURES: Cathedral puts up its 33ft Christmas tree

Internet celebrity Joe Sugg visited the cathedral this summer, meeting The Dean of Salisbury, The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos.

Internet celebrity Joe Sugg visited the cathedral this summer, meeting The Dean of Salisbury, The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos.

Cultural attractions

Celebrity appears on TV last night in Salisbury - this is why

The choristers in the Cathedral. Pictures by Ash Mills

The choristers in the Cathedral. Pictures by Ash Mills

Cathedral concert marks 30th anniversary of girl choristers

Men's Shed volunteers make animals for the ark

Men's Shed volunteers make animals for the ark

Men's Shed volunteers help make 5-metre Ark for St Mark's church

Senior druid, King Arthur Pendragon

Senior druid, King Arthur Pendragon

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Senior druid speaks out against decision to call off Summer Solstice

Magna Carta: why it is still relevant today

Canon launches preaching manual

Canon launches preaching manual

Canon launches preaching manual

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Thanks and farewell to Bishop David

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