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Seventeen new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester
5th Oct 2020 / 2 Minute Read

Seventeen new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester

Deacons (From the Left): Bishop Debbie, Bishop Tim, Bishop David, (Next row left) Lee Thompson, Amy Roche, Jonathan Rooke, Joe Sweetnam, Johannes Radvan, Nicola Smallwood, James Whymark, Eluned Phipps....

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City centre church launches Social Supermarket to tackle poverty and food insecurity in Southampton
2nd Oct 2020 / 2 Minute Read

City centre church launches Social Supermarket to tackle poverty and food insecurity in Southampton

This week Saint Mary’s Southampton marked its two-year anniversary with the launch of a new ‘Social Supermarket’ to tackle food poverty in the city. Since it was relaunched as...

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The Future of Further Education – Bishop Tim in conversation with Dr Rob Rees
2nd Oct 2020 / 2 Minute Read

The Future of Further Education – Bishop Tim in conversation with Dr Rob Rees

In early September, students and staff returned to 294 Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges across the country, following six months of online learning and assessment during the coronavirus...

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All on Board with the Mayflower
16th Sep 2020 / 2 Minute Read

All on Board with the Mayflower

A ‘Virtual Holiday at Home’ in Southampton In this season, when loneliness and isolation are even more acute, it was wonderful to join with 115 fellow passengers across the...

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‘Homelessness in the Bible and Today’ Study Course launched this week
14th Sep 2020 / 2 Minute Read

‘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...

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St John’s Church provides space for local charity to help vulnerable members of the community
26th Aug 2020 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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Bishop of Winchester appoints new modern slavery lead to tackle human trafficking and exploitation
24th Aug 2020 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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Second-hand furniture shop helps revive Alton community during COVID pandemic.
4th Aug 2020 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MAINTENANCE WORK
4th Aug 2020 / 2 Minute Read

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...

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