Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
PRESS RELEASE: Local Youth Worker Invited to Coronation Concert in Recognition of Work with Ukrainian Refugees
Since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022, the 12 churches that make up the North Hampshire Downs benefice (Odiham, Long Sutton, South Warnborough, Greywell, Newnham, Nately Scures,...
Coronation Plans Around the Diocese
All around the diocese, churches have been planning some fun, creative and community-spirited events to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. There will be prayer vigils and services,...
A report from the Christian presence at The Big One
Victor Humphrey, from the Diocesan Environment Committee, reports on the experience of joining last weekend’s united Christian act of witness for God’s creation outside Parliament… “They had removed all...
The wonderful efforts of one benefice to welcome Ukrainian refugees
The More to Life Benefice in the North Hampshire Downs has been sharing some of the incredible ways they have been supporting the Ukrainian refugees who have joined their...
Easter Joy Around the Diocese!
It has been wonderful to see some of the photos of Easter celebrations from parishes around the diocese, all celebrating the risen Christ in different ways, from beautiful floral...
Clergy and licensed ministers gather for Chrism Eucharist
Clergy and licensed ministers from around the diocese gathered this morning at Winchester Cathedral to offer themselves afresh to God and renew their commitment to serving His people. Prayers were...
Palm Sunday Around the Diocese
Palm Sunday was celebrated joyfully around the diocese with lots of creative acts of worship including crafts and palm waving and processions – have a look at some of...
Welcome to Ian Dighe as new WDBF Chair
We are delighted to share that the Bishop’s Council have appointed a new Interim Chair of the Winchester Diocesan Board of Finance. This is a vital role in our...
Rewilding in Hartley Wintney
St John’s Hartley Wintney recently embarked upon a rewilding project in their church grounds. Curate, Revd Helen May, tells more… “We combined our morning services to bring our congregations...