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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....
Lenten Reflection: A Dry, Deserted, Dangerous Place
Today’s Lenten reflection was written by Revd Ben Coulter, an Associate Tutor within the Licensed Ministry Training programme. It is a striking part of the story of Israel that...
Lenten Reflection: A Path to Solitude
Today’s Lenten reflection was recorded by Alex Sains, an ordinand training through the Licensed Ministry Training programme. You can find a transcript of the video below: Hello, my name...
Lenten Reflection: Wilderness – A Word Nerd’s Perspective
Today’s Lenten reflection was written by Tracey Nicholls, Mission and Ministry Team Administrator. I have a confession to make, I am a “Word Nerd”. Next to the Bible, my...
Positive Ageing – Supporting Ministry to Older People
This month the Diocese of Winchester holds a course to support the older generations within our church communities, entitled Positive Ageing: Supporting Ministry to Older People. The event will...
Basingstoke Church Celebrates a Week of Worship
Around 400 people attended a week of worship at Basingstoke Church to draw closer to the Lord, strengthen them to work for his glory and to pray for the...
Lenten Reflection: A Way Through the Wilderness
Today’s Lenten reflection was written by Julie Renton, an Associate Tutor within the Licensed Ministry Training programme. In Exodus 15:22-27 we read of how, having been three days in...