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Churches Across the Diocese Explore Contemplative Prayer
In our busy lives, churches across our diocese are making time for stillness and silence to bring a deeper closeness to God. These include Taizé services and Contemplative Prayer...
Light Parties at All Hallows’ Eve – Photos and Stories from Across Our Diocese
From discos to light trails, bobbing apples and hot chocolate, our churches have marked All Hallows’ Eve with events and celebrations for their local communities. All Saints, Maybush Parish...
All Souls Day Highlights the Role of the Church in Caring for the Bereaved
Everyone who attends the All Souls’ service at St John’s Church in Alresford brings a flower to remember a loved one. During the service these are brought up to...
The ‘Racing Reverend’ Talks About His Passion for Cars and His Faith
Revd Simon Butler from St Mary’s Church at Upton Grey has captured the attention of the world’s media with his passion for car racing. He’s become known on the...
Bishop Assiel Visits Brockenhurst and Sway: A Day of Fellowship and Faith
On Sunday 19 October, Lyndhurst Deanery was honoured to welcome Bishop Assiel and his wife Valerie from Kigeme Diocese, Rwanda, for a joyful and spiritually enriching visit to Brockenhurst and Sway....
Learning From the Persecuted Church – A Reflection from Open Doors
The below reflection was written by Howard Satterthwaite for Open Doors, October 2025 Oxygen on the dying embers of my burnt-out heart. That’s what the testimony and stories of...
Powerful Testimonies Shared at Special Confirmation Service at Christchurch Priory
On 19th October Bishop Rhiannon confirmed ten candidates from the Parish of Christchurch at Christchurch Priory. This special service saw ten people say yes to Jesus’ calling on their...
Harvest Celebrations Across the Diocese of Winchester
Harvest Festivals are a time of joy, thankfulness and giving within our churches, schools and communities. Across our diocese, we have enjoyed hearing how our parishes have been celebrating...
Poignant Baby Loss Services Held Across the Diocese
Churches across the diocese have offered people affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby a space to reflect, remember and light candles for their little ones....