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‘Bags of Hope’ School Project Inspires Compassion and Understanding
Schools across the Diocese of Winchester are preparing to unveil a powerful art installation at Winchester Cathedral as part of their ‘Bags of Hope’ diocesan education project. This year’s...
Lay Ministers from Across the Diocese Offer Encouragement Through Stories of Faith
Lay Ministers from across the diocese gathered at St Paul’s in Bursledon for a celebration day, focused on encouragement, ministry and sharing faith in everyday life. The event brought...
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...
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...
From Bach to Big Bucks: Winton Pianathon Hits the Right Note with over £4,000 Raised
More than 200 people came through the doors of St Luke’s Church, Winton, on Saturday for a remarkable 12-hour non-stop Pianathon that raised more than £4,000 towards new accessible...
Bike Rides, Plant Sales and Special Services: Churches Across the Diocese Mark Christian Aid Week
Christian Aid Week has been running for nearly 70 years. The charity works in countries around the world and this year’s campaign is focusing on Nairobi, Kenya, where intense poverty...
Lord’s Hill Church Shows Love for its Community
From litter picking and gardening to a free community barbecue, nearly 40 volunteers took part in ‘Love Lordshill’, an event organised by Lord’s Hill Church to serve and support...