Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
Bishop Philip Visits Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police Chaplaincy
On 21 February, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) Chaplaincy was delighted to welcome the Bishop of Winchester who wished to recognise those involved in such vital...
Lent Reflections 2024: Recognising Jesus
Bishop Geoff reflects on the issue of identity, and how we recognise others. He asks us to consider how we recognise Jesus this Lenten period… Text below: I was...
Bishop Philip Unveils Stained Glass Window in Honour of Beaulieu Motor Museum Founder
Bishop Philip had a great privilege of attending a special service at Beaulieu Abbey Church where he unveiled a new stained glass window in memory of Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu who...
Launch of the EDGE Hub Café in Southampton
EDGE is a Christian missional community group, based on the Townhill Estate Southampton, who have been involved in the local area for around seven years, working in conjunction with Ascension...
Making Progress in Engaging with Neurodiversity
Ahead of the next Neuro-Divergent Clergy Lunch on 7 March, the Revd Rachel Noël writes about how the church can better value neuro-divergent people and the small steps our...
Lent Reflections 2024: Lent 1
Bishop David reflects on the Gospel passage for the First Sunday of Lent, Mark 1:9-15, and encourages us to listen for the voice of our Father God speaking our...
Lent Reflections 2024: Ash Wednesday
Bishop Philip reflects on how Ash Wednesday is a moment to hold a mirror up to our own lives, that we might more fully encounter the life of Christ…...
Resource Churches Start 2024 with Confirmations and Adult Baptisms
What an encouragement to see so many people confirmed and baptised by full immersion at three of our Resource Churches last weekend! Confirmation and baptism are two important acts...
Introducing the New Retired Clergy Officer for the Northern Archdeaconry
We spoke to Revd John Dawson who has been appointed as the new Retired Clergy Officer for the Northern Archdeaconry…. “It has been a delight for me to meet...