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Bishop Philip’s Marks International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
8th Nov 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Bishop Philip’s Marks International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Over the past week Bishop Philip has been invited to be involved in several opportunities to remember the plight of Christians around the world who suffer for their faith....

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All Saints’ Church Lights Up Milford on Sea
2nd Nov 2023 / 2 Minute Read

All Saints’ Church Lights Up Milford on Sea

The festival of Halloween (which is actually a contraction of ‘All Hallows’ Eve’, meaning the the night before All Hallows’ Day, also known as All Saints’ Day) is becoming...

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Children from Our Diocese Record Audio for Tom Wright’s First Children’s Book
1st Nov 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Children from Our Diocese Record Audio for Tom Wright’s First Children’s Book

A creator of Christian audiobooks, Monkeynut Audiobooks & Sound, based in Lockerley, are currently producing a new Children’s Bible written by the theologian Tom Wright – which also happens...

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Report From The Ethelflaeda Festival at Romsey Abbey
25th Oct 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Report From The Ethelflaeda Festival at Romsey Abbey

Written by Rowland Davies with additional reviews by Lucy Lewis and Liz Wagner Romsey Abbey’s annual Ethelflaeda Festival draws upon the Abbey’s rich history as a Benedictine nunnery by...

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All Creatures Great and Small – Pet Services Around the Diocese
24th Oct 2023 / 2 Minute Read

All Creatures Great and Small – Pet Services Around the Diocese

The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals encourages churches to commit one Sunday a year to be devoted to Animal Welfare. ‘Animal Welfare Sunday’ tends to be the...

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Over 80 People Commissioned at Lay Licensing Service
18th Oct 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Over 80 People Commissioned at Lay Licensing Service

It was a joyful occasion on Saturday 21 October when over 80 people from across the diocese were licensed as lay ministers at a service at Winchester Cathedral. It...

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Bishops Debbie and David Open New School Gardens
18th Oct 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Bishops Debbie and David Open New School Gardens

Bishop Debbie’s visit to Romsey CofE School Bishop Debbie had the great pleasure of visiting Romsey Abbey CofE School last week to open its brand new ‘Psalm 23 Prayer...

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In Images: Harvest Celebrations Across the Diocese
12th Oct 2023 / 2 Minute Read

In Images: Harvest Celebrations Across the Diocese

Churches across our diocese have been celebrating the season of Harvest, a time when we celebrate God’s abundant provision, giving thanks for all the good gifts we have received…...

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Philip Mounstephen Legally Becomes Bishop of Winchester in a Service Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury
12th Oct 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Philip Mounstephen Legally Becomes Bishop of Winchester in a Service Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury

At a service at St Mary le Bow church in London on Tuesday 10 October, Philip Mounstephen was legally made the Bishop of Winchester. This event marked the next...

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