Diocesan Prayer Cycle

20th Sep 2023 / 5 Minute Read

Stories and Images from the New School Term

The new academic year has begun and our 152 Church of England schools in the diocese have returned to their places of learning. Bishop Debbie had the pleasure of joining the children and staff at The Bishop of Winchester Academy in Bournemouth during their first week back, to take part in a ‘Welcome and Worship’ […]

20th Sep 2023 / 5 Minute Read

Q&A with Bishop Philip Mounstephen

As Bishop Philip prepares to join the diocese as the next Bishop of Winchester, we spoke to him about his background and experience, and his hopes and prayers for his future ministry with us… How are you feeling about your new role? Excited, in a word! But also conscious of the great responsibility that goes […]

13th Sep 2023 / 5 Minute Read

Church Launches Young People’s Mental Health Drop-in

On 14 September, The Pillar (a mental health initiative for young people held at St Wins Church, Totton) will launch its flagship programme The Space, a weekly after-school drop-in focusing on young people’s wellbeing. At ‘The Space’, young people will have the opportunity to engage with the NHS 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing through hobbies, […]