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Prayers for All Saints Church in Lebanon and the Middle East Crisis
3rd Oct 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Prayers for All Saints Church in Lebanon and the Middle East Crisis

Revd David Roche, Vicar of the Bright Waters Benefice and Area Dean of Whitchurch, and Revd Dr Amy Roche, Head of Mission and Ministry for the diocese, served in...

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Representatives from Our Diocese Attend Consecration of Bishop Michael Chorey, Bishop of Karamoja
1st Oct 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Representatives from Our Diocese Attend Consecration of Bishop Michael Chorey, Bishop of Karamoja

Revd Christopher Ogilvie Thompson, Assistant Priest of Bentley, Binsted and Froyle Benefice and representative of Alton at Deanery Synod, along with Bishop David, recently visited Moroto, Uganda, for the...

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Black History Month: Inspiring Stories of Faith from Southampton’s Past
1st Oct 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Black History Month: Inspiring Stories of Faith from Southampton’s Past

To mark Black History Month, we spoke to Don John, Race Development Officer for Southampton City Council, who has compiled a fascinating history of Black Stories from Southampton, including...

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St Peter’s Journey of Restoration and Revitalisation
24th Sep 2024 / 2 Minute Read

St Peter’s Journey of Restoration and Revitalisation

St Peter’s Church in central Bournemouth has faced some serious issues over the last few years. A completely overgrown churchyard meant that the space was often being used for...

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St Edward’s Netley Abbey Celebrate Completion of Restoration Projects
24th Sep 2024 / 2 Minute Read

St Edward’s Netley Abbey Celebrate Completion of Restoration Projects

The congregation at St Edward’s Church, Netley Abbey, have had cause to celebrate twice over! They were recently joined by the Acting Bishop of Southampton Geoff Annas, to rejoice...

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Two Romsey Parishes Celebrate Their Heritage
24th Sep 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Two Romsey Parishes Celebrate Their Heritage

This summer saw two parishes in Romsey celebrate their heritage in different ways. Bishop Philip visited St Leonard’s, Sherfield English, to join the church community in commemorating St Leonard’s...

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Churches Across the Diocese Join Ride+Stride 2024
19th Sep 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Churches Across the Diocese Join Ride+Stride 2024

Saturday’s sunshine was perfect weather for this year’s Ride+Stride event.  Many churches across the diocese opened their doors to visitors and parishioners also took the opportunity to walk or...

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PRESS RELEASE: New Bishop of Southampton Announced by Downing Street
13th Sep 2024 / 2 Minute Read

PRESS RELEASE: New Bishop of Southampton Announced by Downing Street

It has been announced by Downing Street that the Venerable Rhiannon King, currently Archdeacon of Ipswich, is the bishop-designate of Southampton. The suffragan bishop of Southampton is a key...

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St Mary’s Church, Old Alresford, Celebrates Links to Mary Sumner and the Mothers’ Union
12th Sep 2024 / 2 Minute Read

St Mary’s Church, Old Alresford, Celebrates Links to Mary Sumner and the Mothers’ Union

The Diocese of Winchester is privileged to have close links with the Mothers’ Union. Mary Sumner, the woman who founded the Mothers’ Union in 1876, started what was then...

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