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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...

Relaunch of St Wins, Totton
St Wins, Totton relaunched as a new church revitalisation on Easter Sunday! Whilst significant building renovation works continue over the next few months, Rev Ali Hill and the congregation...

An Easter Message from the Bishop of Winchester
Happy Easter to you all. It has been quite a year – and, of course, the great thing about Easter is the hope it brings even in our crises....

BBC Films Delivery of Avon Valley Churches 1,000 Easter in a Bags!
This week 1,000 craft and gift-filled ‘Easter in a Bags’ were sent out to preschools, nurseries, schools, home school groups and individuals in the Fordingbridge area by a 50-strong...

Local people recognised by Her Majesty The Queen for their voluntary service
Four people from the Diocese of Winchester have been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen for their years of service to the Church and community life. The Queen marked...