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Village Pilgrimage Helps School Pupils Learn More About Faith
Ninety-six Year 5 and 6 pupils from Milford on Sea Church of England Primary School have taken a pilgrimage through their village to discover more about their local Christian...
More Than 120 People Baptised in the Sea Near Bournemouth
There were joyous scenes on Boscombe Beach as thousands gathered over two weekends to witness more than 120 people being baptised in the sea. On 21 June, 43 people...
Southampton YouthFest Continues to Grow and Bring Young People Closer to Christ
More than 170 young people from churches across Southampton gathered for this year’s Southampton YouthFest as the annual event continues to grow each year. The weekend has become an...
Local Churches Host Screenings to Encourage Deepening Discipleship
Two churches in our diocese recently hosted gatherings that brought people together in reflection and celebration. St John’s in Hartley Wintney held a film screening which explores the climate...
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...