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40-Foot Waterfall Installation Transforms New Forest Churchyard
A striking waterfall made from recycled plastic is drawing visitors to the churchyard of St John the Baptist in Boldre. The ‘St John’s Waterfall Garden’ features a dramatic 40-foot...
Year 6 Leavers Celebrate with ‘Bags of Hope’ at Winchester Cathedral
This week, 2,500 Year 6 pupils from diocesan schools have gathered at Winchester Cathedral for a series of workshops and a special Leavers’ Celebration Service led by our bishops....
Community Celebration Marks Landmark Moment in Church’s Refurbishment Project
St Bartholomew’s Church in Hyde has celebrated its first major refurbishment since Victorian times with the completion of phase one of its ‘Giving for Living’ project. The changes aim to...
Meet Our New Deacons and Priests
On Sunday 28 June, 16 men and women within the Diocese of Winchester will be made deacons at Winchester Cathedral. Meet the ‘new revs’ who have followed God’s calling...
The Diocese of Winchester Endorses Apology and Announces Service of Lament for Those Affected by Historic Mother and Baby Home Practices
The Diocese of Winchester endorses the apology made by the Church of England to people affected by historic adoption practices and has announced it will be holding a Service...
Mission on the Number 20 Bus Route
The number 20 bus passes the front door of St Denys Church, connecting the parish with Southampton city centre and carrying a steady flow of people through the community....
Joy and Fellowship at Windy Calshot Beach Baptisms
About 150 people gathered at Calshot Beach to witness some dramatic and memorable sea baptisms. It was a time of great joy as St Andrew’s, Dibden Purlieu, joined with...
Churches Across the Diocese Celebrate the Nature on Our Doorstep
Churches across the Diocese of Winchester have been celebrating the wildlife and biodiversity flourishing in our churchyards as part of the Church of England’s annual Churches Count on Nature...
A Season of Encouragement: Bishop Philip’s Address to Synod
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Diocesan Synod was held on 17 June at St Paul’s Church, Bursledon. Read Bishop Philip’s Presidential Address below: There are certain passages of...