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Bishop Philip Praises Jane Austen at 250th Anniversary Service of Celebration
People travelled many miles and some came in Regency dress to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. The special service was held at St Nicholas in Steventon,...
Churches Across the Diocese Spread Christmas Joy and Love
As Christmas approaches, churches across the diocese are embracing their communities with acts of kindness and compassion and finding new ways to engage people in the Christmas message of...
Silver Success for Churches Across the Diocese of Winchester
Two churches in our diocese were recently awarded Silver Eco-Church Awards, an accreditation from A Rocha UK. These awards look at the five categories of worship and teaching, buildings...
Churches Across the Diocese Respond to Racial Injustice
Over recent months, many communities in our country have experienced division and racial intolerance and hostility towards people of BAME heritage. Our churches have been responding with concern and...
Bishop Philip Champions Winchester Food and Basics Bank in its Mission to Help People in Need
This week Bishop Philip visited the Winchester Food and Basics Bank after becoming president of the charity which helps families in need across the city and surrounding area. The...
Reflections on 25 Years as a Licensed Lay Minister
Dozens of people gathered in the Parish of North Stoneham and Bassett last month to thank Malcolm Harper who retired after 25 years as an LLM/Reader. He and his...
Archdeacon Jean Appointed as the Next Bishop of Grimsby
Downing Street has announced today that The Venerable Jean Burgess, currently the Archdeacon of Bournemouth in the Diocese of Winchester, will be the next Bishop of Grimsby. Revd Jean...
Revd Debbie Veel Shares Testimony and Calling to Priesthood
On 1 December, a service was held in Odiham for Revd Debbie Veel’s ordination as priest. Read her inspiring testimony below: My journey to ordination as a priest has...
Churches Across the Diocese Mark the Start of Advent
Churches across our diocese have been marking the start of Advent in many different and creative ways. Here are some of their stories: St Barnabas, Winchester St Barnabas Church...