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New Chancellor Takes to the Road to Learn from Churches Across the Diocese
The Diocese of Winchester’s new Chancellor, Revd Mark Ruffell, has spent a day visiting churches across the northern half of the diocese to hear first-hand about the opportunities, challenges...
Celebrating the Diversity of Our Churches
Across the Diocese of Winchester, people from different cultures, generations, backgrounds and Christian traditions worship and share life in our local churches. Their different experiences and gifts create opportunities...
St Mark’s Welcomes New Ministry Experience Scheme Intern
St Mark’s Church in Southampton has re-kindled its involvement in the Ministry Experience Scheme (MES), with 22-year-old Izzy Blanch joining the church team for an 11-month placement. Izzy is...
Single Clergy Network Offers Support, Friendship and a Place to Share
The Diocese of Winchester’s Single Clergy Network offers a chance to build friendships, share experiences and support one another in ministry. Set up in 2024, the network brings together...
Harvest Celebrations Across the Diocese of Winchester
Churches across the Diocese of Winchester have been marking Harvest with special services, school events and collections for local charities and organisations. From tractors and sheep to community lunches,...
Archdeacons of Bournemouth and Winchester are Installed Together at Winchester Cathedral
In a rare occasion for the Diocese of Winchester, our two Archdeacons were installed together at Winchester Cathedral on Sunday. See the photos here. The Ven Simon Butler, Archdeacon...
Joyful Service Celebrates a Calling to Lay Ministry
More than 45 people were licensed and commissioned for lay ministry at a special service at Winchester Cathedral last Saturday, surrounded by family, friends, clergy and members of their...
Churches Come Together for First Racial Justice Day
The Diocese of Winchester’s first Racial Justice Day brought together clergy, lay ministers, youth workers and members of congregations to listen, learn and share. Organised by the diocese’s Racial...
How a Church’s Beekeeping History is Helping Inspire Care for God’s Creation
A 17th-century vicar’s pioneering work with bees is helping Wootton St Lawrence Church inspire a new generation to care for God’s creation. Revd Charles Butler was the vicar of...