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A Message from Bishop Debbie
Dear Friends, Jesus said to them, ‘But who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God’. Matthew 16: 15...
Ordinations 2021
Please pray for this year’s ordinands. Ordinations will take place this coming Saturday and Sunday, 3rd and 4th July 2021. Please pray for the following, who will be ordained...
Samaras Aid Appeal – Avon Valley Churches
Scores of skilful people crocheted and stitched together with love 14 blankets and many pretty and varied granny squares for Samara’s Aid. The blankets and squares were brought along...
Diocese of Winchester launches Net Zero Strategy to reduce carbon emissions by 2030
On World Environment Day, Saturday 5th June, The Diocese of Winchester will launch its Net Zero Strategy with a target of reaching Net Zero emissions by 2030. The commitment...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
We have all struggled with the pandemic and the impact on our mental health over the past year. Some of our underlying worries and concerns about life have been...
Rogation Sunday
This year Rogation Sunday falls on Sunday 9th May. But what exactly does it mark?
Bishop of Winchester supports Church of England’s new Vision for Further Education
The Church of England has launched a new vision for Further Education, which calls for a major shift in its engagement with the sector. The report highlights three themes,...
Five Myths About Modern Slavery in Rural Areas
Five myths about modern slavery in rural areas Myth 1: Modern slavery is an urban thing.Wrong! Modern slavery is present in all communities. In cities, when streets are full of...
24-Hour Prayer Vigil for Myanmar
Churches in the Winchester Diocese Odiham Deanery will host a 24-hour Prayer Vigil for the country and people of Myanmar beginning on Wednesday 21st April at 20:00. Following the news...