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A Fundraising Success Story from Bishops Sutton
11th Dec 2024 / 2 Minute Read

A Fundraising Success Story from Bishops Sutton

When the quinquennial inspection at St Nicholas Church in Bishops Sutton found that its roof was in a very poor state, parishioners thought they faced an insurmountable problem. Now,...

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‘Longing for Light’ Service Held at All Hallows Whitchurch
11th Dec 2024 / 2 Minute Read

‘Longing for Light’ Service Held at All Hallows Whitchurch

A service of lament was held for victims of abuse was held at All Hallows Whitchurch last week, using a specially crafted liturgy on the theme of ‘Longing for...

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PRESS RELEASE: Bishop David to Be the Next Bishop of Truro
11th Dec 2024 / 2 Minute Read

PRESS RELEASE: Bishop David to Be the Next Bishop of Truro

Downing Street has announced today that the Rt Revd David Williams, the current Bishop of Basingstoke, has been appointed as the next Bishop of Truro. Bishop David has been...

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Early Advent Celebrations Across the Diocese
5th Dec 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Early Advent Celebrations Across the Diocese

Church communities across our diocese have been celebrating the start of Advent in creative and spectacular ways! Below are a few examples of our churches and parishes engaging with...

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Young People in Andover Plan and Run Their Own Youth Church
27th Nov 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Young People in Andover Plan and Run Their Own Youth Church

Andover Youth Church’s slogan is ‘for young people – by young people’. The Sunday evening service is imagined, planned and run by teenagers for their peers. It involves eating...

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“We Are So Blessed” – St Barnabas in Darby Green Gives Thanks for its Successful Building Project
27th Nov 2024 / 2 Minute Read

“We Are So Blessed” – St Barnabas in Darby Green Gives Thanks for its Successful Building Project

The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams, recently attended a special service of thanksgiving at St Barnabas the Encourager in Darby Green to celebrate the culmination of a year of...

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All Saints Milford on Sea Talks About Death and Life
27th Nov 2024 / 2 Minute Read

All Saints Milford on Sea Talks About Death and Life

All Saints Church Milford has been running a ‘Death and Life’ course, giving people a safe space to explore and discuss the practical, emotional and spiritual aspects of dying....

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Forty People Take Their Next Steps with Christ at Diocesan Service of Confirmation
27th Nov 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Forty People Take Their Next Steps with Christ at Diocesan Service of Confirmation

Forty people were confirmed at Winchester Cathedral last weekend in front of family, friends and supporting clergy from their local churches. Find all the photos from the service on...

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Racial Justice Strategy Passed at Diocesan Synod
21st Nov 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Racial Justice Strategy Passed at Diocesan Synod

We are delighted to announce that last week, Diocesan Synod approved a new Racial Justice Strategy overwhelmingly, after hearing reflections from Revd Yin-Yin Bull, Assistant Curate at Romsey Abbey,...

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