Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
Donkeys, Palm Waving and Processions: Palm Sunday Celebrations Across the Diocese
The start of Holy Week has been celebrated across the Diocese of Winchester with special services to mark Palm Sunday. It reminds us of Jesus’ triumphant journey into Jerusalem....
Rotherwick Pupils Learn About the Easter Story Through Lego, a Graffiti Wall and Games
Rotherwick Church invited pupils from Whitewater School on a journey through Holy Week to help them explore the Easter story through hands-on activities. It was the first time the...
An Exhibition ‘Rooted and Grounded in God’s Love for All’
The exhibition at St Paul’s Church in Winchester was entitled ‘Navigating Life: You and Me Both’ and aimed to shine a light on the some of the more vulnerable...
Celebrating Graduation From the Diocese of Winchester Ministry Training
A joyous evening of celebration has been held to mark the completion of academic achievements for people on the Diocese of Winchester’s BPP, LLM and Ordinand training programmes. Thanks...
God at Work as Bible Course Sees Congregations Grow in Knowledge and Faith
When a Bible course was organised in the North Hampshire Downs benefice, vicar Matt Bianchi expected 30 to 40 people to attend, but each week around 130 people have...
Bishop Philip’s Presidential Address at March 2026 Diocesan Synod
There’s a famous passage in Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ when Frodo Baggins, faced with the enormity of the task before him, says this to Gandalf, the wizard:...
Brockenhurst Church Serves Up 45,000 Lunches!
There’s a buzz of excitement in the hall of St Saviour’s in Brockenhurst each Wednesday as volunteers serve up a two-course meal for people in the village who are...
Bishop Rhiannon Dedicates New Chapel at Bournemouth Hospital as a Beacon of Light and Hope
Bishop Rhiannon has dedicated and blessed a new chapel at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, which opened last year following redevelopment of the hospital site. Previously the chapel had been...
Odiham Youth Raise Thousands of Pounds to Help Ukraine on Fourth Anniversary of Conflict
This was the fourth youth concert for Ukraine at All Saints Church in Odiham and the biggest so far, with more than 40 performers taking part. It was entitled...