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An Angel Just Like Me
9th Nov 2021 / 2 Minute Read

An Angel Just Like Me

My daughter is now 27, so it was a real flash-back to speak to Mary Hoffman, the author of the lovely book ‘Amazing Grace’ which we read, re-read and...

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Bishop of Southampton welcomes refugees and asylum seekers to Southampton
4th Nov 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Bishop of Southampton welcomes refugees and asylum seekers to Southampton

The Bishop of Southampton met refugees and people seeking asylum at a church in Southampton on Friday to welcome them to the city. Bishop Debbie joined a weekly gathering...

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Bishops of Southampton Official Opens New Launchpads Preschool
27th Oct 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Bishop of Southampton officially opens new yurt for New Forest pre-school

The Bishop of Southampton has visited a pre-school in the New Forest for the official opening of the pre-school’s new yurt. The bespoke yurt, surrounded by woodland, has been...

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Churches encourage donations to food banks in Harvest celebrations across Hampshire
21st Oct 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Churches encourage donations to food banks in Harvest celebrations across Hampshire

This month, churches, communities and schools in the Diocese of Winchester have been coming together to donate food to those in need and welcome in the harvest across Hampshire...

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Yateley gardener amongst nearly 100 new lay leaders celebrated at Winchester Cathedral
13th Oct 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Yateley gardener amongst nearly 100 new lay leaders celebrated at Winchester Cathedral

On Saturday, a gardener from Yateley was one of almost 100 people welcomed to new leadership roles within their parishes at a service of celebration at Winchester Cathedral. This...

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General Synod Results | 2021
13th Oct 2021 / 2 Minute Read

General Synod Results | 2021

The following candidates have been elected to the new quinquennium of General Synod: House of Laity Dr Simon CLIFT Mrs Alison COULTER Dr Julie MAXWELL Mr Andrew ORANGE House...

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What a lot of goodness and love from one 'very little' Orchard.
1st Oct 2021 / 2 Minute Read

What a lot of goodness and love from one ‘very little’ Orchard.

As part of the Diocesan Education team’s Orchard’s for Schools project for 2021, we had this note from Fiona Adams, Headteacher at Hordle Primary School said: Further to the...

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Diocesan Chief Executive Announces Departure
1st Oct 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Diocesan Chief Executive Announces Departure

Andrew Robinson, the Chief Executive of the Diocese of Winchester, is to leave office at the end of October 2021. He served in the role for 13 years, having...

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Bishop of Southampton reopens Bournemouth church after extensive renovations
23rd Sep 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Bishop of Southampton reopens Bournemouth church after extensive renovations

One of Bournemouth’s iconic churches reopened its doors this weekend after a 12-month renovation project. The reopening of the newly revitalised St Mike’s Church in Bournemouth was marked by...

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