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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...
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...
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...
Bishop Philip Meets Representatives from Across the Diocese
On being announced as the next Bishop of Winchester, Bishop Philip was delighted to meet various representatives from around our diverse diocesan community, including pupils at a city centre...
Diocesan Staff Coach Local Students in Interview Skills
Two members of our Diocesan Team volunteered at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College last week, to help students practice mock interviews. The aim was to help the students, particularly...
Visitors From Fleury Abbey Strengthen Centuries-Old Bond with Winchester Cathedral
Between 3 July and 5 July, the Abbot and two monks, Br Thomas and Br Theophan, from Fleury Abbey in France visited Winchester. The visit was the fruit of...
How Your Community Can Get Involved in Creationtide This Year
Is your community doing anything for Creationtide this autumn? Many churches across the country choose to hold special services during the Season of Creation. These services are an opportunity...
Bishop Philip Listens to the Stories of Seafarers at Southampton Docks
On his journey meeting representatives from the diocese on being announced as the next Bishop of Winchester, Philip Mounstephen visited Southampton docks. There he joined in the ministry of...
School Children Give Bishop Philip a Thumbs Up
The next Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, was announced on Thursday 6 July at St Mark’s Church of England School, with pupils from year 3 up...