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New church-run charity shop in Fordingbridge
Avon Valley Community Matters (AVCM) is a charity set up by church members from the Avon Valley Benefice to help reach those in our communities who need it most....
Ubuntu drumming & school leavers services
Last week Rev Mike Griffiths in partnership with the Education Team ran an Ubuntu drumming workshop with pupils from a school in Winchester. Rev Mike Griffiths, ex-officio at the school,...
The young Eco Warriors of our Diocese
The pupils and staff at St Mary’s Bentworth Church of England Primary School have been leading the way in the effort to reduce the carbon footprint of our diocese,...
Schools and Parishes working together to spread the ‘Light of Hope’
One of the Diocese’s Education Team’s recent projects is called ‘Light of Hope’ – schools from all over the diocese have been reflecting on this theme and interacting with...
Music-making in the parishes – from mass hymn singing to talent shows
Parishes have been putting on some superb music events for their communities in recent weeks. Here are some images from a couple of the most inspiring… Christchurch Priory Hymnfest...
Dates for Archdeacons’ Visitations 2023
We are pleased to be able to share the dates for this year’s Archdeacons’ Visitations. We value the opportunity of meeting you and know that many of you, likewise,...
St Luke’s School going for gold!
St Luke’s Church of England Primary School in Sway, Lymington, have become a handful of schools in the country to achieve a Global Neighbours Gold Award, an accreditation from...
Welcome to our new Archdeacon of Bournemouth
We are delighted to share the news that The Ven. Jean Burgess will be joining us in early summer as our new Archdeacon of Bournemouth. The Collation and Installation...
Green Hearts and Crosses
People across the country and worldwide are feeling the impacts of climate change and spiralling costs of living but are united in wanting to see a safer, greener future....
