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Clergy New Starters September 2025
In September, we welcomed nine new members of clergy across the diocese, some coming from within our diocese and others joining us from dioceses across the country – Revd...
Resources for Black History Month 2025
Black History Month takes place every October and has been celebrated in the UK since 1987. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of...
The Diocese of Winchester Prepares to Welcome First Agricultural Chaplain
Gillian Gray Knight will be commissioned as an Agricultural chaplain at Winchester Cathedral next month. She is training as an LLM in the Ropley benefice and will be licensed...
St Luke’s Redevelopment Plans Highlighted at National Housing Event
On Tuesday 23rd September, Revd. Marianne Foster and churchwarden, David Finch, attended the Church Housing Networking Event at Lambeth Palace Library, hosted by the Church of England’s Housing Project....
Bishop Rhiannon Visits Southampton City Farm to Support and Pray for its Community Work
Southampton City Farm is run by the Christian charity Oasis. It’s a five-acre site close to the city centre and with gardens, woodland and animals has provided a space...
Unsung Heroes Honoured in Southampton
‘Unsung heroes’ from churches across Southampton have been honoured in a special reception hosted by the Bishop of Southampton and the Lord Mayor. Find all the photos from the...
Motor Bikers’ Service at South Baddesley Church & Blessing the Bikes
St Mary’s Church, South Baddesley, held their first Blessing of the Bikes service and barbeque on Sunday 31 August. It was a resounding success and literally a dream come...
Rock Choir Brings Fun, Friendship and Funds for Colden Common Church and Community
To help keep spirits up during Covid lockdowns Revd Damon Draisey from Holy Trinity Church in Colden Common released a video of himself singing ‘Amarillo’ as he walked around...
Town and City Centre Chaplaincies Offer Support, Friendship and a Listening Ear
Town and city centre chaplains are there for anyone who needs support, whether in a shop or business, bus station or court. Chaplains are trained to work alongside people...