Archbishop of Canterbury visiting Salisbury Diocese
Justin Welby will be a guest of the city's Bishop for a weekend
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is set to visit the Salisbury Diocese for what's being described as a 'mission-led' weekend.
He'll be coming here from 9th to 11th June, with a number of local engagements planned.
They include meeting members of the Armed Forces in Wiltshire, prisoners at Salisbury Plain's Erlestoke jail and a celebratory service at Salisbury Cathedral.
That service is open for anyone to attend.
The visit is aimed at giving the Archbishop a chance to 'meet with and listen to those who do not usually attend church, as well as support volunteers and Christian communities'.
Archbishop Justin said:
“I am looking forward to sharing in the diocese’s ministry with people from all walks of life. A huge part of the Christian mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ with people as they are, where they are – bringing a joyful and compassionate heart to our neighbourhoods and communities. Whether with those in our armed forces, members of the traveller community, and children and young people, I want to talk to people about the transformational love Jesus Christ offers us all.”
The Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, said:
“Just a year into my role as the bishop of Salisbury, it’s fantastic to have Archbishop Justin here, inspiring and encouraging us. I hope as many people as possible will come along to the events that have been planned and get a chance to hear directly from him how his own life has been transformed by Christ.”