Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
Bournemouth Clergy and Local Faith Leaders Visit Schools During Interfaith Week
The Parish of Four Saints, Bournemouth, has been engaged in interfaith work in local secondary schools for some time, ever since local faith leaders became aware of media reports...
From Parades to Poppy Waterfalls – How Churches Across Our Diocese Marked Remembrance 2025
Churches across our diocese have paused to remember the service and sacrifices made by our armed forces and to pray for those still affected by conflict around the world....
Services Held in the Diocese to Remember and Honour the Homeless
A powerful display of red flowers was left at the altar of Saint Mary’s Church in Southampton to remember those who have died in the city in the last...
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...