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Bishop of Southampton welcomes refugees and asylum seekers to Southampton
The Bishop of Southampton met refugees and people seeking asylum at a church in Southampton on Friday to welcome them to the city. Bishop Debbie joined a weekly gathering...
Bishop of Southampton officially opens new yurt for New Forest pre-school
The Bishop of Southampton has visited a pre-school in the New Forest for the official opening of the pre-school’s new yurt. The bespoke yurt, surrounded by woodland, has been...
Churches encourage donations to food banks in Harvest celebrations across Hampshire
This month, churches, communities and schools in the Diocese of Winchester have been coming together to donate food to those in need and welcome in the harvest across Hampshire...
Yateley gardener amongst nearly 100 new lay leaders celebrated at Winchester Cathedral
On Saturday, a gardener from Yateley was one of almost 100 people welcomed to new leadership roles within their parishes at a service of celebration at Winchester Cathedral. This...
Diocesan Chief Executive Announces Departure
Andrew Robinson, the Chief Executive of the Diocese of Winchester, is to leave office at the end of October 2021. He served in the role for 13 years, having...
Bishop of Southampton reopens Bournemouth church after extensive renovations
One of Bournemouth’s iconic churches reopened its doors this weekend after a 12-month renovation project. The reopening of the newly revitalised St Mike’s Church in Bournemouth was marked by...
Bishop of Winchester announces retirement
The Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Rev Dr Tim Dakin, has today announced his retirement, having formally notified HM The Queen of his intention to step down. He will...
Reflection and Reconnection at St James’ by the Park community art exhibition
This weekend, St James’ by the Park, Shirley is providing the local community with a chance to reflect on the past year and reconnect with one another through an...
26 new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester as the Diocese
26 new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester as the Diocese welcomes record-breaking intake of new ministers New deacons will serve parishes across Hampshire and East Dorset In...