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Reflections on 25 Years as a Licensed Lay Minister
Dozens of people gathered in the Parish of North Stoneham and Bassett last month to thank Malcolm Harper who retired after 25 years as an LLM/Reader. He and his...
Archdeacon Jean Appointed as the Next Bishop of Grimsby
Downing Street has announced today that The Venerable Jean Burgess, currently the Archdeacon of Bournemouth in the Diocese of Winchester, will be the next Bishop of Grimsby. Revd Jean...
Revd Debbie Veel Shares Testimony and Calling to Priesthood
On 1 December, a service was held in Odiham for Revd Debbie Veel’s ordination as priest. Read her inspiring testimony below: My journey to ordination as a priest has...
Churches Across the Diocese Mark the Start of Advent
Churches across our diocese have been marking the start of Advent in many different and creative ways. Here are some of their stories: St Barnabas, Winchester St Barnabas Church...
Clergy Partners Network Enjoys Friendship and Support at Advent Retreat
The Clergy Partners Network provides support for partners and families at all stages of ministry, from partners of ordinands to retired clergy. It offers time and space to get...
New Estate Church Prepares to Open in Bournemouth
A new church community is about to be planted in Townsend, an estate community on the outskirts of Bournemouth. It will be led by Revd Ed Haycock who has...
Faith and Public Sector Leaders Join Together to Build Stronger Communities
Bishop Rhiannon has hosted the first meeting of the Hampshire and Solent Faith and Belief forum which aims to unite communities and to improve the lives of others. The...
Milestone Moment for St Bartholomew’s Church in Winchester
A Camino waymarker has been blessed at St Bartholomew’s Church in Winchester, marking it as an important point on the historic pilgrimage route. The new milestone is part of...
Update on Our Bid for National Funding
Bishop Philip addressed Diocesan Synod last week (20 November 2025) and shared an update on our progress with our bid for funding from the national church. This is the...