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Over 80 People Commissioned at Lay Licensing Service
It was a joyful occasion on Saturday 21 October when over 80 people from across the diocese were licensed as lay ministers at a service at Winchester Cathedral. It...
Bishops Debbie and David Open New School Gardens
Bishop Debbie’s visit to Romsey CofE School Bishop Debbie had the great pleasure of visiting Romsey Abbey CofE School last week to open its brand new ‘Psalm 23 Prayer...
In Images: Harvest Celebrations Across the Diocese
Churches across our diocese have been celebrating the season of Harvest, a time when we celebrate God’s abundant provision, giving thanks for all the good gifts we have received…...
Philip Mounstephen Legally Becomes Bishop of Winchester in a Service Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury
At a service at St Mary le Bow church in London on Tuesday 10 October, Philip Mounstephen was legally made the Bishop of Winchester. This event marked the next...
St Mike’s Church Opens Foodbank Hub to Serve the Local Community
St Mike’s Church recently partnered up with Bournemouth Foodbank and The Trussell Trust, to open a Foodbank Hub at their church. Revd Sarah Yetman, vicar at St Mike’s, said...
Growing Younger: A Report from the Bishop’s Study Day 2023
It was encouraging to gather over 90 people from around the diocese for a Bishop’s Study Day on 28 September at St Peter’s Church, Boyatt Wood. The theme for...
Colonial Countryside Walk Explains Links with Slave Trade
On Friday 29th September, Winchester Cathedral organised a guided walk which shed light on Hampshire’s historic links to the transatlantic slave trade. Led by Professor Corinne Fowler, Professor of...
PRESS RELEASE: Bishop Debbie to be the Next Bishop of Peterborough
Downing Street has announced today that the Rt Revd Debbie Sellin will be the next Bishop of Peterborough. Bishop Debbie joined the Diocese of Winchester in 2019 as Bishop...
Our Churches Taking Part in the Ride+Stride 2023
This year’s Ride+Stride event took place on 9 September, on a wonderfully sunny day! A number of churches in our diocese took part, whether that involved opening their doors...