Eternal God, We pray for all those who live, worship, work and play in the community of Holy Trinity, Guernsey. We ask for your blessing on the Revd Jon Honour and his ministry. Amen

Our Father, We raise to you the community of St Peter Port. We pray for the Revd Penny Graysmith. We ask that you bless all those who live and work there. Amen

Reading this week's prayers is Bishop Andrew, who has been Bishop of Ramsbury for 8 years, and is soon to be Bishop of St Alban's, where he grew up.

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Lord God, We pray for your blessing on the community of St Martin, for all who worship in this place, including the Revd Daniel Foot. In our prayers for the Anglican communion, we raise to you The Church of the Province of Myanmar. Amen

Loving Lord, We ask today for your blessing on St Andrew. We pray for the Dean, Tim Barker, and all who minister there. We pray that you guide them with your word. Amen

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Lord God, We pray today for those living in the community of Forest, raising to you particularly the ministry of the Revd Adrian Datta. We pray for Guernsey as the busy summer months approach. Amen

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Compassionate God,  We pray for your blessing on Alderney, for all who live, pray and play there. We pray for the Revd Samantha Martell. In our prayers for our link diocese, we pray for the Rt Revd David Kiir Mayath, Bishop of Panrieng in South Sudan. Amen

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God, We pray for the Dean of Guernsey, the Very Revd Tim Barker, as he enters his final months of ministry to the island ahead of his retirement this July. Thank you, Lord, for the work he has done, and we pray for the future of Guernsey. Amen

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Loving God, We raise to you all who worship and work in HMP Guy’s Marsh. We thank you and pray for the work of the prison chaplain, the Revd Anthony Oehring. Amen

Reading this week's prayers is the Revd Nigel Done. Nigel leads the Ministry Formation Team and is Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Initial Ministerial Education coordinator for the diocese.

Living Lord, We pray for the town of Shaftesbury, that your Holy Spirit will move in this place and bless the clergy, Donna Gibbs and Helen Williams. We raise to you all who attend: Shaftesbury Primary School Motcombe Primary School The Abbey Primary School Shaftesbury School Amen

Loving God, We pray for your abundant blessing on the communities of Sturminster Newton, Hinton St Mary and Lydlinch, that you will guide and bless all who worship and live there, including the Revd Mary Gubbins. Amen

God of all blessings, We hold before you the community of Stour Vale. We pray for the Revd Clare Manson Dean and that all who live there are guided by your word and know your peace upon them. Amen

Eternal God, We pray for the communities of Spire Hill, for all who work, play and pray there. We pray for the clergy, Richard Hancock and Belinda West, and for all lay ministers and leaders who serve you in this place. Amen

Loving God, We pray for the communities of Okeford, asking for your blessing upon them, particularly on the Revd Andrew Gubbins. Amen

O Lord, We pray today for your abundant blessing on the community of Marnhull, that it may be guided by your word. We raise to you the Revd Gaenor Hockey and her ministry. We pray for all who learn and teach at Marnhull St Gregory’s Primary School. Amen

Reading this week's prayers are Revd Tim Ling (L in picture) and Revd Mike Duff. Just before Christmas, Mike and Tim were licensed as Team Rector and Team Vicar of the Upper Wylye Valley Team - a group of 10 rural churches near Warminster.

On Easter Day we pray: God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

Almighty God, We pray for your blessing on Blackmore Vale Deanery and raise to you the Rural Dean, Tim Heaton, and Lay Chair, Pauline Batstone. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known. Amen

On Good Friday, we pray: Heavenly Father, We thank you for all who worship and serve in the parish of the Three Valleys. We pray for your blessing over all those who lead, lay and ordained, including the Revd George Moody, that you would equip them for the work you have called them to do. Amen

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On Maundy Thursday, we pray: Loving Lord, We raise to you in prayer the people and communities of Sherborne with Castleton, Lillington and Longburton. We pray for all in this place that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, including the clergy, Martin Lee and Jim Edie. Amen

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Living Lord, We pray for your blessing on the community of Queen Thorne and for the ministry of the Revd David Bond. We pray for all who worship in this place and for the children, staff and families of Trent Young’s primary school. Amen

Jesus, Our Saviour, In your name, we pray for the community of Melbury: for the people who live and work there, and those who minister to them. We thank and praise you for your blessing on them, including the clergy, Tim Greenslade and Dan Ingles. Amen

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Almighty God, We pray today for your blessing on the communities of Sherborne Deanery, for all who live, work, pray and play there. We raise to you the Rural Dean, Tim Greenslade, and Lay Chair, Andrew Graham. We thank you for their service and dedication and ask for your blessing on them. Amen

Reading this week's prayers is the Revd Linda Le Vasseur.

On this Palm Sunday, we pray: True and humble King, hailed by the crowd as Messiah: grant us the faith to know you and love you, that we may be found beside you on the way of the cross, which is the path of glory. Amen

Heavenly Father,  We thank you for all who live in Portland. We pray that you bless the members of the local communities and the ministry of the Revd Tim Gomm. May all be blessed by your love and grace. Amen

Living Lord, We raise to you in prayer the benefice of Wyke Regis All Saints with St Edmund. We thank you for the ministry of the clergy, John Mackenzie and Ashley Liddington. We pray for all who work, play and pray there, that they may know your peace and love with them, today and always. Amen

Bishop Karen shares her reflections on yesterdays installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Loving God,  We pray for your blessing on the community of Weymouth St Paul with Fleet, for all those who live and work in this place. We pray for the ministry of the lay leaders and congregation there, and for the Revd Gregory Lipovsky. Amen

We have a new Archbishop of Canterbury!

Lord, As Archbishop Sarah is installed today, we pray you will continue to bless and guide her ministry and everything she does. Amen

Join Bishop Stephen, Bishop Karen, and DBF staff for a day to resource, support, and celebrate those who volunteer and serve in churches across the Diocese of Salisbury. 25 June, 10:00 onwards, Emmaus House, The Avenue, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0FG Link to book: forms.office.com/e/s5bGpQBvp4

Loving God, We raise to you the communities of Radipole and Melcombe Regis with Chickerell, asking for your blessing upon them. We pray for the clergy, Gordon Crowther, Jo Haine, Tom Coopey, and Daniel Harland. We pray for the staff and pupils of Weymouth St John's Primary School. Amen

On Tuesday 24 March at 11:30am, Salisbury Cathedral will hold a special time of prayer for Archbishop Sarah, for all who lead in the Church and across the world. The time will be concluded by a short service of Holy Communion. All are invited to join.

Creator God,  We pray for the communities of Weymouth and Portland that all those living there may be blessed by your presence and your peace. We pray for the Rural Dean, Jo Haine, and the Assistant Rural Dean, John MacKenzie. Amen

Creator God,  We pray for the communities of Weymouth and Portland that all those living there may be blessed by your presence and your peace. We pray for the Rural Dean, Jo Haine, and the Assistant Rural Dean, John MacKenzie. Amen

On the fifth Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday, we pray for our Bishops, Stephen, Karen and Andrew. We raise their ministries to you and pray you continue to guide them in all they do. In our prayers for the Anglican Communion, we pray for the Anglican Church of Korea. Amen

On Tuesday 24 March at 11:30am, Salisbury Cathedral will hold a special time of prayer for Archbishop Sarah, for all who lead in the Church and across the world. The time will be concluded by a short service of Holy Communion. All are invited to join

Eternal God,  We pray for all those who use hospitals in the Dorchester area and Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. We pray for your peace to be upon them and their families at this difficult time. We ask for your blessing on the Lead Chaplain, Jean Saddington. Amen

Our Father, We raise to you the communities of Dorchester and the Winterbournes. We pray for the clergy, Keith Magee, Jimmy Holden, Teresa Stewart-Sykes and Cora Yarrien. We ask that you bless all those who live and work there. Amen

Watch a short message from Bishop Andrew following the announcement today that he is to be the next Bishop of St Albans