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“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...
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....
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...
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,...
News from Diocesan Synod Elections
We’re delighted to share that, at last week’s Diocesan Synod, Revd Angie Smith was elected as Chair of the House of Clergy, as Revd Canon Andrew Micklefield has stepped...
Presidential Address at November’s Diocesan Synod
On 14 November, Bishop Philip gave the Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod, reflecting on a passage from the Book of Revelation and how the themes of suffering, the Kingdom...
Further Statement in Response to the Makin Review
Yesterday (14 November), the Diocese of Winchester released the following press statement regarding the Makin Review’s findings in relation to the Revd Sue Colman, who is a part-time voluntary...
Remembrance 2024 – How the Diocese of Winchester Paid Tribute
Church communities around the diocese have been marking Remembrance Sunday, gathering people together for services, creating visual displays, and remembering those who have given then lives, while praying for...
Winchester Cathedral Announce the Retirement of Dean Catherine Ogle
The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral, has announced that she is to retire on 1st May 2025. Dean Catherine has held the position since February 2017...