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The Diocese of Winchester Prepares to Welcome First Agricultural Chaplain
24th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

The Diocese of Winchester Prepares to Welcome First Agricultural Chaplain

Gillian Gray Knight will be commissioned as an Agricultural chaplain at Winchester Cathedral next month. She is training as an LLM in the Ropley benefice and will be licensed...

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St Luke’s Redevelopment Plans Highlighted at National Housing Event
24th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

St Luke’s Redevelopment Plans Highlighted at National Housing Event

On Tuesday 23rd September, Revd. Marianne Foster and churchwarden, David Finch, attended the Church Housing Networking Event at Lambeth Palace Library, hosted by the Church of England’s Housing Project....

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Bishop Rhiannon Visits Southampton City Farm to Support and Pray for its Community Work
24th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

Bishop Rhiannon Visits Southampton City Farm to Support and Pray for its Community Work

Southampton City Farm is run by the Christian charity Oasis. It’s a five-acre site close to the city centre and with gardens, woodland and animals has provided a space...

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Unsung Heroes Honoured in Southampton
18th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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Motor Bikers’ Service at South Baddesley Church & Blessing the Bikes
18th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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Rock Choir Brings Fun, Friendship and Funds for Colden Common Church and Community
18th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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Town and City Centre Chaplaincies Offer Support, Friendship and a Listening Ear
11th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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Special Service Marks the Start of Term for Mission and Ministry Training
11th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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Summer Holiday Clubs Enjoyed Across the Diocese for the Young (and Not So Young!)
4th Sep 2025 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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