Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
The Teapot Belongs to Us
In this audio discussion, Richard speaks to Revd Phil Roche, a pioneer minister from the Diocese of Guildford, about opening the doors of the church, being a steady presence...
Beacon Café Chandler’s Ford – Faith and Generosity Stories
Beacon Café, which meets twice a month in St Boniface Church Hall in Chandler’s Ford Parish, last year celebrated its tenth year of faithful service. For a decade, dedicated...
What’s So Important About Welcome?
In the video below, Richard Lister, Project Relationship Manager for the Growing Rural Parishes Project (GRPP), speaks about the power of a welcoming attitude: Find the transcript below: So,...
Celebrating 48 Years as PCC Secretary
Jan Allen became PCC Secretary in the Parish of Hound in 1978. Now 48 years later, she has stepped down having served under six vicars, supported the parish through...
Communities Come Together to Ask God’s Blessings for Land and Sea
Rogation Sunday marks an ancient Christian tradition of praying for God’s blessing on the crops, fields and farms in anticipation of the harvest to come. Traditionally, congregations would process...
Young People from Across the Diocese Lead Prayer and Worship for Thy Kingdom Come
On Saturday, Winchester Cathedral welcomed people from across the Diocese for ‘The Upper Room’, a special service of prayer and worship marking the beginning of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. Young...
Disagreeing Well?
Voices raised. Accusations made. The conversation got very heated. People left, feeling bruised and divided. It was our village, not at its best. Is there a better way to disagree?...
Rural Reflections Intro Video
Richard Lister, Project Relationship Manager for the Growing Rural Parishes Project (GRPP), introduces this Rural Reflections series in the video below: Find the transcript below: So, welcome to Rural...
Parishioners Climb Historic Tower for Ascension Day Prayers
Services have been taking place across the Diocese of Winchester today to mark Ascension Day but one church began celebrations especially early as parishioners climbed the steps of the...