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Lil’ Flames Toddler Group Helps Build Community and Faith at Lord’s Hill Church
The toddler group at Lord’s Hill Church in Southampton began around 18 months ago and has welcomed hundreds of people from the community and introduced many people to Jesus....
Lives Transformed Through the Power of Prayer at Ringwood Church
Last Christmas Revd Steve Miles from Ringwood Benefice felt prompted by God to call his churches to pray every day. Initially the numbers of people praying together were small,...
King’s Somborne Man’s Journey of Thanksgiving After Life Saving Medical Treatment
Phil Carr, who worships at St Peter and St Paul Church in King’s Somborne, has always been a keen walker, but last October on a 6 mile walk to...
Avon Valley Churches Tell the Story of ‘Revelation, a Glimpse of Heaven’
Avon Valley Churches have welcomed in the community to tell the story of the book of Revelation in a drama that has been a year in the making. It...
The Clockhouse at North Stoneham Established as Separate Charity
The following lines are an extract from a joint statement from The Clockhouse and the Parish of North Stoneham and Bassett For the last few years, St Nic’s@4 has...
Bournemouth Clergy and Local Faith Leaders Visit Schools During Interfaith Week
The Parish of Four Saints, Bournemouth, has been engaged in interfaith work in local secondary schools for some time, ever since local faith leaders became aware of media reports...
From Parades to Poppy Waterfalls – How Churches Across Our Diocese Marked Remembrance 2025
Churches across our diocese have paused to remember the service and sacrifices made by our armed forces and to pray for those still affected by conflict around the world....
Services Held in the Diocese to Remember and Honour the Homeless
A powerful display of red flowers was left at the altar of Saint Mary’s Church in Southampton to remember those who have died in the city in the last...
Churches Across the Diocese Explore Contemplative Prayer
In our busy lives, churches across our diocese are making time for stillness and silence to bring a deeper closeness to God. These include Taizé services and Contemplative Prayer...