Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
Lest We Forget – Remembrance Services Across the Diocese
“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and...
Celebrating the New ‘Parish of Four Saints’ in Bournemouth
The Parish of Four Saints was formed on 1st October 2023 through the merger of St Francis of Assisi, Charminster and the Parish of Winton, Moordown and Charminster (the...
St Mary’s South Stoneham Wins National Churches Trust ‘Friends’ Award
On Monday 6 November, St Mary’s South Stoneham were delighted to win the National Churches Trust ‘Friends’ award at a ceremony in London (also known as the ‘BAFTAs for...
Bishop Philip’s Marks International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Over the past week Bishop Philip has been invited to be involved in several opportunities to remember the plight of Christians around the world who suffer for their faith....
All Saints’ Church Lights Up Milford on Sea
The festival of Halloween (which is actually a contraction of ‘All Hallows’ Eve’, meaning the the night before All Hallows’ Day, also known as All Saints’ Day) is becoming...
Children from Our Diocese Record Audio for Tom Wright’s First Children’s Book
A creator of Christian audiobooks, Monkeynut Audiobooks & Sound, based in Lockerley, are currently producing a new Children’s Bible written by the theologian Tom Wright – which also happens...
Report From The Ethelflaeda Festival at Romsey Abbey
Written by Rowland Davies with additional reviews by Lucy Lewis and Liz Wagner Romsey Abbey’s annual Ethelflaeda Festival draws upon the Abbey’s rich history as a Benedictine nunnery by...
All Creatures Great and Small – Pet Services Around the Diocese
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals encourages churches to commit one Sunday a year to be devoted to Animal Welfare. ‘Animal Welfare Sunday’ tends to be the...
Over 80 People Commissioned at Lay Licensing Service
It was a joyful occasion on Saturday 21 October when over 80 people from across the diocese were licensed as lay ministers at a service at Winchester Cathedral. It...