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Bishop Pontien from Burundi visits St Mary’s Andover
4th May 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Bishop Pontien from Burundi visits St Mary’s Andover

The congregation of St Mary’s Andover enjoyed a visit from Bishop Pontien Ribakare of Burundi last weekend, building on the mission partner link between the Andover deanery and the...

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First lay chaplain to support Mayor of Winchester
3rd May 2023 / 2 Minute Read

First lay chaplain to support Mayor of Winchester

Licensed Lay Minister, Stephen Campion, has been asked to be the chaplain to the Mayor of Winchester, making him the first lay person to take up this position which...

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PRESS RELEASE: Local Youth Worker Invited to Coronation Concert in Recognition of Work with Ukrainian Refugees
28th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

PRESS RELEASE: Local Youth Worker Invited to Coronation Concert in Recognition of Work with Ukrainian Refugees

Since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022, the 12 churches that make up the North Hampshire Downs benefice (Odiham, Long Sutton, South Warnborough, Greywell, Newnham, Nately Scures,...

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Coronation Plans Around the Diocese
27th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Coronation Plans Around the Diocese

All around the diocese, churches have been planning some fun, creative and community-spirited events to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. There will be prayer vigils and services,...

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A report from the Christian presence at The Big One
26th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

A report from the Christian presence at The Big One

Victor Humphrey, from the Diocesan Environment Committee, reports on the experience of joining last weekend’s united Christian act of witness for God’s creation outside Parliament… “They had removed all...

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The wonderful efforts of one benefice to welcome Ukrainian refugees
20th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

The wonderful efforts of one benefice to welcome Ukrainian refugees

The More to Life Benefice in the North Hampshire Downs has been sharing some of the incredible ways they have been supporting the Ukrainian refugees who have joined their...

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Easter Joy Around the Diocese!
13th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Easter Joy Around the Diocese!

It has been wonderful to see some of the photos of Easter celebrations from parishes around the diocese, all celebrating the risen Christ in different ways, from beautiful floral...

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Clergy and licensed ministers gather for Chrism Eucharist
6th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Clergy and licensed ministers gather for Chrism Eucharist

Clergy and licensed ministers from around the diocese gathered this morning at Winchester Cathedral to offer themselves afresh to God and renew their commitment to serving His people. Prayers were...

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Palm Sunday Around the Diocese
6th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Palm Sunday Around the Diocese

Palm Sunday was celebrated joyfully around the diocese with lots of creative acts of worship including crafts and palm waving and processions – have a look at some of...

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