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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 comms@salisbury.anglican.org

Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk
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.

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November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 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
November 21, 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
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As part of our focus on COP30, today we pray:
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 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
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 comms@salisbury.anglican.org

Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Loving Lord,

We ask today for your blessing on the community of West Howe. We pray for the Revd Christine Brooks and all who minister there, that you may guide them as they seek to reach out to share God’s love.

Amen
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Lord God,
We pray today for those living in the communities of Kinson, raising to you particularly the ministry of the Revd Dan Washbrook, his family and those who work with and support his ministry.
We pray for your blessing on all those who worship and live in the community of Kinson.
Amen
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
As part of COP30 this year, we are highlighting the amazing work of our churches taking part in climate action.

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Championing Climate Action
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November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Reading this week's prayers is Sophie Stokes. "I am Sophie and I am blessed to be the youth pastor for St Francis and Hope Church in Salisbury."
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This year, for Safeguarding Sunday watch a new reflection from Bishop Stephen as part of our wider reflection around what being safe and creating a safe environment means.

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Safeguarding Sunday | Working for justice
For this year's Safeguarding Sunday, watch a new reflection from Bishop Stephen.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This Safeguarding Sunday, we asked a few of the youth at St John's Weymouth, 'what makes you feel safe?'. Here's what they said!

For further resources and support, contact our safeguarding team: safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Loving Lord Jesus, 

We raise to you today the communities of Creekmoor. We pray for the blessing of your Holy Spirit on the community. We thank you for the Revd Rachel Hawkins.

In our prayers for the wider Anglican Communion, we pray for the Episcopal Province of Alexandria.

Amen
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Compassionate God, 

Today, we give thanks for the community of Lilliput, for all who work, visit and live there. We ask for your blessing on the many lay leaders who dedicate their lives to serving you, especially in this time of vacancy.

Amen
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Jesus, Our Saviour, 

We pray for the community of Heatherlands St John. We pray for the people who live and work there and those who minister to them, especially the volunteers and lay ministers, including the Revd David Price.

Amen
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Have you got a question for Bishop Stephen? We will be going LIVE on 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 comms@salisbury.anglican.org

Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Loving God,

We raise to you all who worship and serve in the parishes of Hamworthy and ask for your blessing on the clergy, Tessa Nisbet, Ruth Peers and Ashley Ross. We pray that all who live, visit and work there may encounter your love and peace in their daily lives.

Amen
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
O Lord, 

We pray for your blessing upon the communities of Ensbury Park and the ministry of the Revd Simon Evans. We thank you for their faithful service and ask for your blessing on all those who worship in this benefice.

Amen
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Living Lord, 

We pray for the communities of Canford Cliffs and Sandbanks. We pray your Holy Spirit will move in these places, and we ask for your blessing on the ministry of the Revd Andrew O’Brien.

Amen
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Loving God, 

We pray for your abundant blessing on Broadstone, that you will guide and bless all who worship and minister there, including its clergy, the Revd Helen Bailey, and the Revd Gary Waldron.

Amen
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Reading this week's prayers is Revd Jane Williams. Jane absolutely loves her roles as Vicar of the Red Post Churches and Rural Dean of the Milton and Blandford Deanery.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On today, Remembrance day, we pray:
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
God of all blessings, 

We hold before you Branksome St Clement, for the families and the children that worship there.

We pray for the faithful ministry of the clergy, Lerys Campbell and Lynn Bowerman.

Amen
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM