Loving God, We raise to you all who worship and serve in the parishes of Bourne Valley and ask for your blessing on the clergy, Peter Ostli-East and David Perry. We pray that all who live, visit and work there may encounter your love and peace in their daily lives. Amen

O Lord,  We pray for your blessing upon the communities of Alderbury and the ministry of the Rural Dean, Peter Ostli-East, and Lay Chair, Debbie McIsaac. We ask for your blessing on all those who worship in this deanery. Amen

"My prayer is that this Christmas, wherever you are, whoever you are with, whoever you are able to visit and to stand alongside, that Jesus, the Saviour of the world, will come to you." Bishop Stephen shares his Christmas message, watch or read it on our website buff.ly/KdqMldl

Living Lord,  We pray for Sarum College, that your Holy Spirit will move in this place, that the Spirit will bless the students and the Principal, James Woodward. Amen

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Loving God,  We pray for your abundant blessing on St Nicholas Hospital, that you will guide and bless all who worship and live there, including its Master, David Gardiner. In our link diocese, we pray for the Rt Revd Abraham Yei Nhial, Bishop of Aweil in South Sudan. Amen

God of all blessings,  We hold before you Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury Hospice, Fountain Way Hospital and New Hall Hospital, for staff, patients, families and loved ones. We also raise to you the chaplaincy team, that they may know your peace and grace in the difficult work they do. Amen

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Eternal God,  We pray for the benefice of Salisbury St Mark and Laverstock St Andrew for all who work, play and pray there. We pray for the Revd Andy Bousfield and all lay ministers and leaders who serve you in this place. Amen

Reading this week's prayers is Katie Fitzsimmons. Katie is the CEO of Salisbury Diocese Board of Education (SDBE) and Diocesan Director of Education.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

As part of COP30 this year, we are highlighting the amazing work of our churches taking part in climate action. You can watch what our churches are doing here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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."

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. youtu.be/uF1VLDhL0Dw?...

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: [email protected]

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

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

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

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 [email protected] Watch here: buff.ly/UQuZMlk

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

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

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

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

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.