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Faith and Public Sector Leaders Join Together to Build Stronger Communities
Bishop Rhiannon has hosted the first meeting of the Hampshire and Solent Faith and Belief forum which aims to unite communities and to improve the lives of others. The...
Milestone Moment for St Bartholomew’s Church in Winchester
A Camino waymarker has been blessed at St Bartholomew’s Church in Winchester, marking it as an important point on the historic pilgrimage route. The new milestone is part of...
Update on Our Bid for National Funding
Bishop Philip addressed Diocesan Synod last week (20 November 2025) and shared an update on our progress with our bid for funding from the national church. This is the...
Winchester Diocesan Synod: Presidential Address
A meeting of Diocesan Synod was held on 20 November 2025, at Christ Church Chineham. Find Bishop Philip’s Presidential Address below: Normally, what I hope to do in my...
St Nicholas Church Celebrate St Nicholas’ Day
The beautiful 12th century church of St Nicholas, Bishop’s Sutton, which earlier this year celebrated the completion of its new roof, is now turning its attention to St Nicholas’...
Lil’ Flames Toddler Group Helps Build Community and Faith at Lord’s Hill Church
The toddler group at Lord’s Hill Church in Southampton began around 18 months ago and has welcomed hundreds of people from the community and introduced many people to Jesus....
Lives Transformed Through the Power of Prayer at Ringwood Church
Last Christmas Revd Steve Miles from Ringwood Benefice felt prompted by God to call his churches to pray every day. Initially the numbers of people praying together were small,...
King’s Somborne Man’s Journey of Thanksgiving After Life Saving Medical Treatment
Phil Carr, who worships at St Peter and St Paul Church in King’s Somborne, has always been a keen walker, but last October on a 6 mile walk to...
Avon Valley Churches Tell the Story of ‘Revelation, a Glimpse of Heaven’
Avon Valley Churches have welcomed in the community to tell the story of the book of Revelation in a drama that has been a year in the making. It...