Lord God, We pray for your blessing on the community of Western Downland, for all who worship in this place, including the Revd Les Player. We thank you for Western Downland Primary School. In our prayers for the Anglican communion, we pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Amen

Loving Lord, We ask today for your blessing on the benefice of St Bartholomew, including the Revd Kate McFarlane. We pray that you continue to guide her with your word. Thank you God for Semley Primary School. Amen

Lord God, We pray today for the community of Lower Nadder, including The Revd Elaine Brightwell. We pray you guide all those who live there with your word. We pray for all those who attend Dinton Primary School. Amen

Loving Lord Jesus, We raise to you today all those who live, work and play in Upper Nadder. We pray for the blessing of your Holy Spirit on this place, including The Revd Joanna Naish. Amen

Compassionate God, We pray for your blessing on Chalke Valley, for all who live, pray and play there. We pray for the clergy, Ruth Howlett-Shipley, Maggie Metcalfe, Kate Woolven and Alison Waterhouse. Amen

God, We pray for those who live, work and worship in Wilton with Netherhampton and Fugglestone. We raise to you the clergy, Mark Wood and Deborah Mackay. We pray for the Wilton Primary School and Sarum Academy. Amen

Loving God, We raise to you all who worship and live in Chalke Deanery. We thank you and pray for the work of the Rural Dean, Ruth Howlett-Shipley and Assistant Rural Dean, Elaine Brightwell. Amen

Reading this week's prayers is Jake Eggertsen, Jake is the Rector of St James' Trowbridge and St Leonard's Keevil, as well as Rural Dean of Bradford.

O Lord, We ask for your blessing upon the communities of Ludgershall and Tidworth, the ministry of the Revd Daniel Harland, and the work that takes place there. In our prayers for our link diocese, we pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. Amen

Loving God, We pray for your abundant blessing on the community of Avon River Team, that you will guide and bless all who worship and live there, including clergy, Philip Bromiley and Joe Stone. Amen

God of all blessings, We hold before you the communities of Wylye and Till Valley. We pray for the clergy, Jonathan Plows and Roger Leake, that all who live there may be guided by your word and know your peace upon them. We raise to you Great Wishford Primary School. Amen

Eternal God, We pray for the communities of Woodford Valley with Archers Gate, for all who work, play and pray there. We pray for the Revd Mike Perry and for all lay ministers and leaders who serve you in this place. Amen

Loving God, We pray for the communities of Amesbury, asking for your blessing upon them, and particularly on the Revd Kelvin Inglis. We pray for all who work, play and pray there, that they may know your peace and love with them, today and always. Amen

O Lord, We pray today for your abundant blessing on the deanery of Stonehenge, that they may be guided by your word. We raise to you the Rural Dean, Jonathan Plows, Assistant Rural Dean, Mike Perry and Lay Chair, Sarah Gooch. Amen

Reading this week's prayers is Keli Bolton. Keli is the Head of Growing Younger, responsible for supporting mission and ministry with the younger and missing generations, offering training, resources, bespoke support and networking, whether clergy, paid worker/minister or volunteer.

Lord God, Prince of Peace, We raise to you all staff at Emmaus House, the Board of Finance, Board of Education and Academy Trust – as well as Bishop’s office staff. We pray that you guide them in all they do. Amen

Almighty God, We pray for your blessing on the benefice of Forest and Avon, especially for the Revd Veronica Batchelor. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known. Amen

Heavenly Father, We thank you for all who worship and serve in the benefice of Clarendon. We pray for your blessing on all those who lead, lay and ordained, including the clergy, Simon Chambers, Jane Dunlop and Marcia Wadham. Amen

Last weekend, seven priests and six deacons were ordained into the diocese. Take a look back at highlights of the deacon service:

O Lord, We raise to you in prayer the people and communities of Bourne Valley. We pray for all in this place that they may be refreshed and blessed, including the clergy, Peter Ostli-East and David Perry. Amen

Living Lord, We pray for your blessing on the benefice of Alderbury, for the ministry of lay leaders and for the Rural Dean, Peter Ostli-East, and Lay Chair, Debbie McIsaac. In our prayers for our link diocese, we pray for the Right Revd Zacharia Mangar Apeti, Bishop of Wulu in South Sudan. Amen

Loving God, We raise to you, O God, all who attend and study at Sarum College. We thank you and pray for the Revd Canon James Woodward as he begins his retirement. Amen

Dates for your diary! 📅 There are some great speakers lined up for our upcoming Seeing Differently Justice Network meetings. Take a look here to find out what's in store for the rest of 2026 and you can register for each online meeting by emailing justice@salisbury.anglican.org

Heavenly Father,  We thank you for all who worship at and live in the community of St Nicholas Hospital. We raise to you the Master, David Gardiner. Amen

Reading this week's prayers is Katharine Robinson. Katharine is the Racial Justice Officer for the Diocese of Salisbury. She is an ordained Priest with a heart for social justice and a love of cats and crochet.

Heavenly Father,  We raise to you today all those who work and are patients at Salisbury District Hospital and Hospice, Fountain Way Hospital and New Hall Hospital. We pray for the blessing of your Holy Spirit on those families who need it most. Amen

On today, Armed Forces Day, we pray:

Thirteen people are being ordained this weekend, six deacons and seven priests. Please pray for them as they step out in confidence on their faith journey, to minister to people across Dorset, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands.

Loving God,  We pray for your blessing on the communities of Salisbury St Thomas and St Edmund, for all those who minister there, especially in this time of waiting and preparing for their new Rector to start. Amen

Our God, We thank you today for the communities of Salisbury St Martin. We pray for your blessing upon all those who live and worship here, especially ahead of this new season of leadership. We pray for the students and teachers at Sarum St Martin's Primary School and Bishop Wordsworth's School.