
Lenten Reflection: The Wilderness of Our Busyness
Today’s Lenten reflection was recorded by Revd Dr Jonathan Rowe, an Associate Tutor for the Licensed Ministry Training programme. You can find a transcript of the video below: Hello....

Churches Across the Diocese Find New Ways to Offer Ministry to Men
Churches are finding new ways to offer friendship, support and opportunities to men, helping them grow in faith. Here are some examples of the different ministries and events and...

Evening of Celebration for Diocese of Winchester Ministry Training
Congratulations to those who graduated from the diocesan Licensed Ministry Training and collected their awards at a special service at St Paul’s Church in Winchester! Graduates from across the...

Bishop David’s Last Week as Bishop of Basingstoke
At a service in London on Friday 28th March, Bishop David was legally made the Bishop of Truro. The service was held at St Mary le Bow Church, as...

Lenten Reflection: Wilderness and Hope
Today’s Lenten reflection was recorded by Lisa Thomas, an ordinand training through the Licensed Ministry Training programme. You can find a transcript of the video below: So hello and...

Lenten Reflection: Lost in the Wilderness (Of Prayer)
Today’s Lenten reflection was written by Andy Spence, an ordinand training through the Licensed Ministry Training programme. Maybe it’s just me, but at times my prayer life feels as...

Lenten Reflection: A Place of Paradox
Today’s Lenten reflection was written by Revd Canon Professor Liz Stuart, an Associate Tutor within the Licensed Ministry Training programme. The wilderness or desert exercised a powerful pull on...

Presidential Address at March 2025 Diocesan Synod
On 20 March, Bishop Philip gave the Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod, reflecting on the journey our diocese has been on, through the lens of Lent. Let me start...

Rainbow Church Service for Bereaved Mums
St Swithun’s Church in Nately Scures has held its first Rainbow service to provide support and comfort to mothers who have experienced the profound grief of losing a child....