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The School of Mission Welcomes Speakers on Racial Diversity and Inclusion
Last week, the Winchester School of Mission were delighted to welcome Nina Kurlberg and Bisi Obamakin to an initial meeting with a small group of staff and students. Nina...
Lord’s Hill Church Southampton Shares Story of its Revitalisation
The team at Lord’s Hill Church, Southampton, are rejoicing after seeing their congregation of less than 30 grow over the past 6 months – such that over Easter there...
Service of Blessing for Southampton Hospital Chapel and Multi Faith Space
The acting Bishop of Southampton Geoff Annas has blessed the newly refurbished chapel at University Hospital Southampton at a special service this week, saying it provides a place of...
Bishop Philip’s Presidential Address at Winchester Diocesan Synod March 2024
21 March 2024 Sisters and brothers in Christ, it’s a joy and privilege to share this, my first Presidential Address, with you. I remain very conscious of the blessing...
Sharing the Easter Message With Our Communities
Churches across the diocese have been celebrating Easter in the heart of our communities. Here is a round-up of some of the events across the diocese. Around 200 people...
Bishop Philip’s Message for Holy Week 2024
For Holy Week 2024, Bishop Philip reflects on how the ancient wall paintings in Winchester Cathedral’s Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre speak powerfully of the death and resurrection of...
Lent Reflections 2024: Lent 6 – Hands in Holy Week
Gary Philbrick, Assistant Archdeacon, reflects on the ‘Hands throughout Holy Week’, for the Sixth Sunday of Lent. He particularly encourages us to reflect on the disciples’ Hands of Love,...
Celebration Service to Recognise Academic Awards of School of Mission Students
Last week a service of celebration was held to recognise the academic achievements of those who graduated from training last year from the School of Mission’s BPP, LLM and...
Bishop Geoff Represents the Diocese at Faith Action Event at the Houses of Parliament
Bishop Geoff Annas, Acting Bishop of Southampton, was recently delighted to represent Winchester Diocese at an All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society held an event celebrating the...