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Appeal for Information – Winchester Diocesan Maternity Home
The Winchester Diocesan Maternity Home was located at 1 North Walls in the centre of Winchester (see map above), opening in November 1913 and closing in 1966. It was...
Bishop Rhiannon Visits the Southampton Winter Beds Project
The Bishop of Southampton, the Rt Revd Rhiannon King witnessed first-hand the incredible work of the Winter Beds Project which provides safety, warmth and support for those experiencing homelessness...
Churches Across the Diocese Offer a Warm Welcome This Winter
This week is Warm Welcome Week. The initiative was set up in 2022 as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. Now 5,000 venues across the UK act as Warm...
St Saviour’s Church in Brockenhurst Celebrates a Gold Eco Church Award
Congratulations to St Saviour’s Church which has received a rare Gold Eco Church Award! The church is only the third to reach this milestone in the Diocese of Winchester...
Decision to Stop Activity on X/Twitter
The Diocese of Winchester has taken the decision to stop our activity on the social media channel called ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter). At present we have not deleted...
Celebrating Ecumenical Partnerships in Our Diocese for Week of Christian Unity
Next week (18-25 January 2025) is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity organised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Have a look at the resources for this...
New Church Community Re-opens the Doors of St Barnabas Church in Southampton
A new church community is growing in Southampton with exciting plans for the new year. Saint Mary’s Church, one of the diocesan resource churches based at Chapel Road, has...
Avon Valley Churches Begin the New Year by Telling the Christmas Story through Drama and Song
Avon Valley Churches have continued to spread the Christmas message into the new year, taking the Christmas story out into the community by putting on special performances at Fordingbridge...
Christmas Celebrations Around the Diocese 2024
Churches across the Diocese of Winchester have been getting out and about to involve local communities in festivities and share the message of God’s love this Christmas. Here are...