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Ukrainian Young People to Perform in Independence Day Concert
Several young people who came to our diocese as refugees from Ukraine will be taking part in a concert to mark Ukrainian Independence Day next week, which will also...
Celebrating the Success of Summer Holiday Clubs Across the Diocese
Holiday clubs and events throughout the summer are not only fantastic fun for kids, they’re also an incredibly helpful resource for the community, particularly for working parents. It can...
Taizé Pilgrimage for Young Adults 2023
Have you heard of Taize before? And its wonderful ministry to young people from around the world? Taize is a small town in the Burgundy region of France which...
St Francis Church Launch a Sensory Play Hub Project for Children with Disabilities
St Francis Church, Valley Park, has received a grant from Test Valley Borough Council to invest in sensory play equipment, as part of a wider project to better support...
Report From Southampton Youth Fest 2023
This article has been written by Emily Daulby, YTH Worker at YTH CHRCH in Southampton. Southampton Youth Fest saw over 130 young people gather for an incredible weekend of...
Chatting Faith Project Helps Children Explore Spirituality Through Stories
The Chatting Faith project is a joint venture between the dioceses of Portsmouth and Winchester (working with the Church of England’s Growing Faith Foundation), which begins this September, that...
Saint Mary’s Southampton Seeks New Ways of Accommodating Worshippers After Reaching Capacity Attendance
This news article was originally published on the Church of England website on 28 July 2023: Saint Mary’s Southampton is looking at ways of accommodating more people after its 10:30...
Mudeford All Saints Church Fire – One Year On
Last year, on 14 July, an electrical fault led to a fire that gutted the church of All Saints, Mudeford. While thankfully nobody was injured, residents could do nothing...
Bishop Philip Meets Representatives from Across the Diocese
On being announced as the next Bishop of Winchester, Bishop Philip was delighted to meet various representatives from around our diverse diocesan community, including pupils at a city centre...