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Outdoor Services Bring Worship into the Heart of Communities
From village greens to pub gardens, churches across the Diocese of Winchester have been taking worship outdoors this summer, creating opportunities for people to encounter God in community spaces....
How GP Chaplaincy is Bringing Hope and Love to Patients
After spending her career as a GP, Katie Warner sensed God calling her into a new ministry. Katie, who worships at St Francis Church, Valley Park, is now a...
Marchwood Church Secures Grant to Improve Accessibility
Congratulations to the Parish of Marchwood and Eling which has secured a £50,000 grant from the Church of England’s Parish Accessibility Fund, supporting churches in improving accessibility and inclusion....
How Church Gardens are Growing Community, Friendship and Faith
Church gardens across the Diocese of Winchester are not just beautiful spaces but are helping churches connect with their communities, offer places of peace, reflection and friendship, and for...
The Southampton Storyteller Sharing Mark’s Gospel Around the World
Stefan Smart is an actor and storyteller from Southampton who worships at St Michael’s Church. After 30 years as an English and Drama teacher, he left the classroom to...
The Role of Faith for Local Christians in Public Life
For Christians, faith can play an important role in our workplace and positions of responsibility. For those in public office, it can shape the way they serve, make decisions...
Joyful Celebrations Mark Milestone Anniversaries
Two churches in the diocese have recently celebrated remarkable milestones of faithful service, loving relationships and Christian community. A 100th Birthday and Six Decades in the Choir There was...
Service of Lament Held for Those Affected by Historic Mother and Baby Home Practices
A deeply moving Service of Lament and Reflection was held at St Barthlomew’s Church in Winchester on Saturday 11 July, bringing together people affected by historic mother and baby...
Bishop Philip Meets Baaa-bara Sheep and the Praizin’ Hands Team
Praizin’ Hands Puppet Group was set up in 2003 in Hythe by Bev Eyres, responding to a sense of calling she had when she was much younger at Girls...