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Mothers’ Union Worldwide President Visits Winchester Diocese
29th Aug 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Mothers’ Union Worldwide President Visits Winchester Diocese

The Mothers’ Union Worldwide President, Mrs Sheran Harper, visited the Diocese of Winchester on 9-10 August to join the Mothers’ Union members in marking Mary Sumner Day, on 9...

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Ukrainian Young People to Perform in Independence Day Concert
17th Aug 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Ukrainian Young People to Perform in Independence Day Concert

Several young people who came to our diocese as refugees from Ukraine will be taking part in a concert to mark Ukrainian Independence Day next week, which will also...

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Celebrating the Success of Summer Holiday Clubs Across the Diocese
17th Aug 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Celebrating the Success of Summer Holiday Clubs Across the Diocese

Holiday clubs and events throughout the summer are not only fantastic fun for kids, they’re also an incredibly helpful resource for the community, particularly for working parents. It can...

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Taizé Pilgrimage for Young Adults 2023
15th Aug 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Taizé Pilgrimage for Young Adults 2023

Have you heard of Taize before? And its wonderful ministry to young people from around the world? Taize is a small town in the Burgundy region of France which...

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St Francis Church Launch a Sensory Play Hub Project for Children with Disabilities
15th Aug 2023 / 2 Minute Read

St Francis Church Launch a Sensory Play Hub Project for Children with Disabilities

St Francis Church, Valley Park, has received a grant from Test Valley Borough Council to invest in sensory play equipment, as part of a wider project to better support...

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Report From Southampton Youth Fest 2023
15th Aug 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Report From Southampton Youth Fest 2023

This article has been written by Emily Daulby, YTH Worker at YTH CHRCH in Southampton. Southampton Youth Fest saw over 130 young people gather for an incredible weekend of...

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Chatting Faith Project Helps Children Explore Spirituality Through Stories
15th Aug 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Chatting Faith Project Helps Children Explore Spirituality Through Stories

The Chatting Faith project is a joint venture between the dioceses of Portsmouth and Winchester (working with the Church of England’s Growing Faith Foundation), which begins this September, that...

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Saint Mary’s Southampton Seeks New Ways of Accommodating Worshippers After Reaching Capacity Attendance
31st Jul 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Saint Mary’s Southampton Seeks New Ways of Accommodating Worshippers After Reaching Capacity Attendance

This news article was originally published on the Church of England website on 28 July 2023: Saint Mary’s Southampton is looking at ways of accommodating more people after its 10:30...

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Mudeford All Saints Church Fire – One Year On
25th Jul 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Mudeford All Saints Church Fire – One Year On

Last year, on 14 July, an electrical fault led to a fire that gutted the church of All Saints, Mudeford. While thankfully nobody was injured, residents could do nothing...

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