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Holy Trinity, Millbrook: Statement
Sadly, the Parish of Millbrook has seen its congregation numbers dwindle to single figures over the last 20 years. Their location beside the busy A35 Millbrook Road has seen...
Sunday Funday
All Saints Church, Odiham, held a free community event last Sunday (31st July) at the local recreation ground. Everyone was welcome and there was everything from Sumo suits, bouncy castles,...
Diocese of Winchester receives £1.59 million in funding to support church growth
The Diocese of Winchester has been awarded £1.59m to grow the church community in Basingstoke. The new funding from the Church of England’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF) will go...
Fire at All Saint’s Church, Mudeford
“The fire at All Saints’ Church in Mudeford is a devastating event for the whole community. “For over 150 years, Mudeford Church has been at the heart of the...
Foodbank Founder and Civil Servant among 17 new clergy ordained at Winchester Cathedral
A foodbank founder and Civil Servant were among 17 new members who joined the Diocese of Winchester’s team of clergy on Sunday as they were ordained as deacons in...
Ordinations 2022
Please join us as we pray for those being ordained and for their future ministry. Priests Southern Archdeaconry 4pm Saturday 2nd July Marc Allez Bitterne Park John Attenborough Maybush...
101-year-old RAF veteran among four Hampshire volunteers recognized by The Queen
A 101-year-old RAF veteran from Alresford was among four volunteers from Hampshire recognized by Her Majesty The Queen for their years of service to the Church and wider community....
Lou Scott-Joynt
Beloved wife of the late Right Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, mum to Hannah, Jeremy and Matthew, and granny to Lily, Amara, Clara and Charlie. Lou Scott-Joynt died peacefully on Saturday...
Local Southampton MP visits Bitterne church after major renovations
A Southampton MP and the Mayor of Southampton attended a Community Open Day at the newly renovated Holy Saviour Church in Bitterne. The new extension recently opened after extensive...