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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...
Celebrating the Beauty of Where We Live at Holy Trinity Colden Common
Holy Trinity, Colden Common, welcomed nearly 200 people to the church to celebrate the beauty of their local area, with an exhibition showcasing the landscape, flowers, birds and wildlife...
Seaside Walk Launches This Year’s Diocesan Education Project ‘Camino’
A walk along the Bournemouth seafront has marked the start of this year’s Diocesan Education Project, ‘Camino’, which will invite schools and parishes to explore the themes of physical, spiritual...
Recognising Black History Month 2026
Black History Month 2026 runs from 1–31 October, centred on the theme “Honouring Our Communities.” This focus invites us to celebrate the people whose everyday contributions sustain and enrich...
Sharing Living Water Through Welcome and Hospitality
This Creationtide, our theme this week is Living Water, Living Witness. When we care for God’s creation, we reflect God’s character and demonstrate love for our neighbours. Water is...
Welcoming the New Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel
We are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Folarin has been appointed as Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP). All dioceses have a DSAP to provide strategic oversight...
Riding, Walking, and Discovering Our Church Communities
From cycling 58 miles and visiting 40 churches to a 22 mile countryside tour, this year’s Ride and Stride brought people together to explore the countryside, discover new churches...