Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
Christmas Celebrations Around the Diocese 2024
Churches across the Diocese of Winchester have been getting out and about to involve local communities in festivities and share the message of God’s love this Christmas. Here are...
St Peter’s Ropley Wraps Up Minecraft Church Series with Christmas Special
St Peter’s Church, Ropley, felt incredibly blessed this week as it was the final (and Christmas themed) session of their new ‘Minecraft Church,’ and they’ve seen amazing things created!...
A Fundraising Success Story from Bishops Sutton
When the quinquennial inspection at St Nicholas Church in Bishops Sutton found that its roof was in a very poor state, parishioners thought they faced an insurmountable problem. Now,...
‘Longing for Light’ Service Held at All Hallows Whitchurch
A service of lament was held for victims of abuse was held at All Hallows Whitchurch last week, using a specially crafted liturgy on the theme of ‘Longing for...
PRESS RELEASE: Bishop David to Be the Next Bishop of Truro
Downing Street has announced today that the Rt Revd David Williams, the current Bishop of Basingstoke, has been appointed as the next Bishop of Truro. Bishop David has been...
Early Advent Celebrations Across the Diocese
Church communities across our diocese have been celebrating the start of Advent in creative and spectacular ways! Below are a few examples of our churches and parishes engaging with...
Young People in Andover Plan and Run Their Own Youth Church
Andover Youth Church’s slogan is ‘for young people – by young people’. The Sunday evening service is imagined, planned and run by teenagers for their peers. It involves eating...
“We Are So Blessed” – St Barnabas in Darby Green Gives Thanks for its Successful Building Project
The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams, recently attended a special service of thanksgiving at St Barnabas the Encourager in Darby Green to celebrate the culmination of a year of...
All Saints Milford on Sea Talks About Death and Life
All Saints Church Milford has been running a ‘Death and Life’ course, giving people a safe space to explore and discuss the practical, emotional and spiritual aspects of dying....