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Welcoming the Next Archdeacon of Bournemouth
We are delighted to announce that the Revd Dr Gemma Foster will be the next Archdeacon of Bournemouth, providing support for parishes across our diocese and with special responsibility for...
St Luke’s Youth Café Provides Food, Fellowship and an Introduction to Faith
Every weekday afternoon, students from Wildern and Deer Park secondary schools pass by St Luke’s Church in Hedge End. Around ten years ago, the church opened its doors to...
“It’s Never Too Late to Affirm Your Faith in Christ” – Celebrations as 96 Year Old Man is Confirmed
Jeff Musslewhite was confirmed in a special service at Dunwood Manor near Romsey, sitting alongside Margaret, his wife of 71 years, as well as their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Mothers’ Union Celebrates its 150th Anniversary
The Diocese of Winchester is the birthplace of the Mothers’ Union. Mary Sumner founded the organisation in the vicarage at Old Alresford, with a vision to support families, campaign...
Celebrating 57 Years as a Church of England Priest
A joyous service was held at St Leonard’s Church in Sherfield-On-Loddon to celebrate with the Very Reverend John Morley as he retired after 57 years as a CofE priest,...
Beaulieu Abbey Church Leads the Way in Sustainable Church Flowers as Churches Rethink Traditional Arrangements
Sustainable church flowers are changing the way churches decorate their buildings, encouraging methods that are beautiful but mindful of the environment. Beaulieu Abbey Church has hosted a Sustainable Church...
Blessing of the St James’ Way Camino Milestone in Southampton
A pilgrimage milestone has been unveiled and blessed in Southampton to mark the finishing point of the St James’ Way Camino Ingles. The 68-mile route is travelled by 25,000...
Bishop of Winchester Receives Historic Welcome at Winchester College
700 pupils and staff lined the chamber court at Winchester College to welcome Bishop Philip as he received the ancient tradition of ‘Ad Portas’. Latin for ‘at the gates’,...
Four People Share Their Journeys to Licensed Lay Ministry Ahead of Vocations Sunday
Vocations Sunday is a dedicated day of prayer and reflection focusing on God’s calling to us. It encourages us to listen to his voice and consider how we are being asked...