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Churches Across the Diocese Mark the Start of Lent
Churches across the diocese have been preparing for Lent, a time of reflection and fasting in the lead up to Easter. Many congregations have held special prayer services, times...
Lenten Reflection: From Darkness to Light
Today’s Lenten reflection was written by Revd Dr Amy Roche, the diocesan Head of Mission and Ministry. Lent is a season of wilderness, of walking through shadows, of waiting...
Press Statement: Winchester Cathedral Review
The Bishop of Winchester has today published his response to the Review he commissioned into events over recent months at Winchester Cathedral surrounding and subsequent to the departure of...
School Pupils Discover the Joy of Prayer Spaces
Prayer spaces in schools offer children and young people the opportunity to explore questions about life and faith in a safe, creative and interactive way. These dedicated areas provide...
Odiham Youth ‘Play for Ukraine’
Since 2022, more than 40 families from Ukraine have made their home within the community of Odiham and the surrounding area. Most of the families have children who attend...
All Saints Church Celebrate the Completion of Accessibility Work
Accessibility is something that churches often have to consider, as a church is a space where we want everyone to be welcome. This is something that All Saints Church,...
Self-Supporting Ordained Ministry: Three Clergy Tell Their Story
Self-supporting ordained ministry is growing in our diocese, particularly amongst those in key leadership positions. In the Church of England, around one in four ordained ministers are SSMs, offering...
Rural Hampshire Church Celebrates Growth in Family Worship
Two years ago, there were no children attending Sunday services at St Nicholas’ in Longparish. Now this rural church in Hampshire has a growing family attendance. The church has...
Churches in the Diocese Help Support Good Mental Health
Churches across the Diocese of Winchester are providing a vital role in supporting mental health not just in their congregations but in our local communities too. It is estimated...