Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
Introducing Nicola Ford – The New Chaplain of Basingstoke Town FC
Nicola Ford is a long-time football fan, so when Basingstoke Town FC was looking for a new chaplain, she was the obvious choice! Nicola is a curate at Basingstoke...
Medieval Community Fete Celebrates 900 Years of Newnham Church
On Saturday, 20th September, villagers and local people gathered to celebrate the second part of Newnham 900, marking 900 years of St Nicholas Church Newnham, having celebrated at a...
Clergy New Starters September 2025
In September, we welcomed nine new members of clergy across the diocese, some coming from within our diocese and others joining us from dioceses across the country – Revd...
Resources for Black History Month 2025
Black History Month takes place every October and has been celebrated in the UK since 1987. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of...
Creationtide 2025 – Week 5: Renewal of Creation
This Creationtide, we’re looking at different aspects of creation, reflecting on questions each week and thinking about what we can do to care for God’s creation. This week, we’re...
The Diocese of Winchester Prepares to Welcome First Agricultural Chaplain
Gillian Gray Knight will be commissioned as an Agricultural chaplain at Winchester Cathedral next month. She is training as an LLM in the Ropley benefice and will be licensed...
Climate Unity Globes Installed at St James’ Church
When walking or sitting in natural surroundings like forests, beaches, mountains or obviously evocative spots, we may easily reflect on God as Creator. We might respond in awe with...
St Luke’s Redevelopment Plans Highlighted at National Housing Event
On Tuesday 23rd September, Revd. Marianne Foster and churchwarden, David Finch, attended the Church Housing Networking Event at Lambeth Palace Library, hosted by the Church of England’s Housing Project....
Bishop Rhiannon Visits Southampton City Farm to Support and Pray for its Community Work
Southampton City Farm is run by the Christian charity Oasis. It’s a five-acre site close to the city centre and with gardens, woodland and animals has provided a space...