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School Children from Around the Diocese Reflect on Being ‘Gamechangers’
This year, the Education Team are celebrating individuals and groups who are ‘Gamechangers’. The foundational idea is that we can all be Gamechangers, using our God-given gifts and skills...
Weston Marketplace Helps Church Reach Out to Local Community
Weston Marketplace is a scheme run by Holy Trinity Church Weston and Southampton City Mission. Similar to a food pantry, for a £5 membership people can select £30 worth...
Pub Invites from St Peter’s, Yateley, in ‘Year of Reaching Out’
The vicar of St Peter’s Church in Yateley has invited local residents to come and join him at the pub and chat about life, over a pint. Revd Tim...
St Mary’s Church South Baddesley hold Funeral for 16th Century Man ‘Known Only to God’
The community at St Mary the Virgin in South Baddesley has hosted a moving funeral service for a 16th century man whose skeletal remains were found on a beach...
Thy Kingdom Come Across the Diocese
Churches across the diocese have been joining the global wave of prayer that takes place between Ascension and Pentecost. Many initiatives have taken place in local churches such as...
Rogation Walks in Northanger Benefice and Sherfield on Loddon
It’s a tradition dating back centuries. Rogationtide is the three days between the last Sunday of Easter and Ascension Day – a time to ask God’s blessing on the...
Bubble Church Launched at St Paul’s Winchester
Bubble Church is a Sunday church service especially designed for babies, toddlers and young families. It’s described as being a ‘puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-cake-fuelled, 30 minute kids and families adventure!’ Increasing numbers of churches...
A New Chaplain for Dementia Care Licensed by Bishop Philip
A special licensing service has been held at Highfield Church in Southampton for Revd Dave Hendra, believed to be the first chaplain specifically for dementia care in the country. Dave...
Exhibition of Past Weddings Highlights Church’s Role in Family Life
An exhibition has been held at All Saints Church in Awbridge near Romsey to celebrate all the weddings and baptisms that have been held there over the years. Each...