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‘Homelessness in the Bible and Today’ Study Course launched this week
Christian charity Alabaré have launched a new Bible study course this week, ‘Homelessness in the Bible and Today’. The new 5 session course will provide insight into and understanding...
St John’s Church provides space for local charity to help vulnerable members of the community
St John’s Church Storehouse has been providing a lifeline to ex-rough sleepers and the most vulnerable in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole communities after the space was turned into...
Bishop of Winchester appoints new modern slavery lead to tackle human trafficking and exploitation
The Bishop of Winchester, Tim Dakin, has appointed the Reverend Edwina Fennemore as the Diocese of Winchester’s adviser on Modern Slavery. Edwina will support the local Church’s efforts to...
Second-hand furniture shop helps revive Alton community during COVID pandemic.
The Resurrection Furniture shop, a social enterprise established by the Parish of the Resurrection, has reopened on Alton High Street as it continues to serve the community through the...
GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MAINTENANCE WORK
Now that churches, chapels and meeting houses are once again able to be open for worship and visitors, we’d like to remind you of the availability of grant funding...
New resources published to encourage debate and action on clergy wellbeing
Churches and clergy across the country are being invited to take part in discussion about a new partnership aimed at improving the care and wellbeing of ministers, in a...
Bishop of Southampton praises food parcel volunteers
The Bishop of Southampton visited a food hub centre where thousands of meals and food parcels have been prepared through the lockdown period. The volunteers at Above Bar Church...
Racism and equality in the Church
Racism and equality in the Church – Bishop Tim in conversation with the Reverend Canon Yemi Adedeji, Director of the One People Commission at the Evangelical Alliance. Following the...
Over £3m awarded to spread Christian mission across Hampshire and Dorset
The Diocese of Winchester has been awarded £3.19m by the Church of England as part of a national £24 million funding package to help spread the Christian message and...