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Unsung Heroes Honoured in Southampton
‘Unsung heroes’ from churches across Southampton have been honoured in a special reception hosted by the Bishop of Southampton and the Lord Mayor. Find all the photos from the...
Motor Bikers’ Service at South Baddesley Church & Blessing the Bikes
St Mary’s Church, South Baddesley, held their first Blessing of the Bikes service and barbeque on Sunday 31 August. It was a resounding success and literally a dream come...
Rock Choir Brings Fun, Friendship and Funds for Colden Common Church and Community
To help keep spirits up during Covid lockdowns Revd Damon Draisey from Holy Trinity Church in Colden Common released a video of himself singing ‘Amarillo’ as he walked around...
Town and City Centre Chaplaincies Offer Support, Friendship and a Listening Ear
Town and city centre chaplains are there for anyone who needs support, whether in a shop or business, bus station or court. Chaplains are trained to work alongside people...
Special Service Marks the Start of Term for Mission and Ministry Training
The start of a new term has been celebrated for people embarking or continuing their mission and ministry training with the Diocese of Winchester. 45 people attended the day...
Summer Holiday Clubs Enjoyed Across the Diocese for the Young (and Not So Young!)
“Holiday @ St Mary’s”, Basingstoke More than 80 people attended ‘Holiday @ St Mary’s’ in Basingstoke which is a joyous three day event for people over the age of...
Milford on Sea Church Gives Blessings on the Beach
All Saints in Milford on Sea took church onto the beach on a sunny Sunday morning to live out their vision of ‘sharing the love and life of Jesus’....
Future Bishop of Basingstoke Gets to Know the Diocese
The soon-to-be Bishop of Basingstoke, Kelly Betteridge, spent all day on Thursday 28th August travelling round the north of the diocese meeting people from different communities. Following the official...
PRESS RELEASE: New Bishop of Basingstoke Announced by Downing Street
It has been announced by Downing Street that the Venerable Kelly Anne Betteridge, currently Archdeacon of Bodmin, will be the next Bishop of Basingstoke As Bishop of Basingstoke, Kelly...