Stunning images from the Lantern Parade at Winchester Cathedral

6th Dec 2023 / 5 Minute Read

Introducing the Work of the Friends of the Holy Land

Revd Richard Wise (also Area Dean of Eastleigh) is a volunteer for Friends of the Holy Land, helping spread the charity’s message across our diocese. In light of the ongoing conflict in Israel-Palestine, he shares a few words about the work of FHL… As Winchester Diocesan Coordinator for Friends of the Holy Land, I’d like […]

6th Dec 2023 / 5 Minute Read

Stories from our Diocese of Motherhood and Ministry

This Friday is the Lesser Festival of The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and during this season of Advent we are reminded of the story of Mary’s calling to bear God’s son and her obedience to this call, heard in her words to the Angel Gabriel: ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; […]

30th Nov 2023 / 5 Minute Read

Advent Plans Around the Diocese

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, and churches around the diocese have planned a huge range of services and activities throughout December, from carol services, to crib services, to Christingle services. Did you know that traditionally Advent has been a time when the Church has reflected not simply on the promise of Jesus’s […]