The Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth covers 129 parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It embraces areas from the heart of urban Portsmouth to the rolling hills of the South Downs. Our churches range from beautiful historic Saxon and Norman buildings to modern, purpose-built centres. Our cathedral (left) is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth. Our worshippers are involved with innovative mission, social justice, effective discipleship and serving their local communities. And our church schools and academies are committed to providing the best education possible for our children. Explore our website and discover more.
Latest News
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15 June 2026
Church hosts activity holiday for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers and refugees enjoyed a four-day break in the Hampshire countryside, thanks to local ... read more
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12 June 2026
ORDINATIONS: God’s call had instant effect on my life
When God calls Lizzie Sykes-Little, the results are often immediate. She was asked to leave ... read more
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10 June 2026
ORDINATIONS: Church gave me real sense of the transcendent
Stuart McKerracher first discovered a sense of the transcendent when he walked into an Isle ... read more
Upcoming Events
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16 June, IN: Environment
People’s Emergency Briefing
A screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together 9 ... read more
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16 June, IN: Worship
Worship and teaching with Paul Harcourt
Join Paul Harcourt, who has served as National Leader of New Wine and is now ... read more
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17 June, IN: Mission
Alpha invitation dinner evening
Come and join worshippers at St Jude’s for a two-course meal and to hear a ... read more
Latest vacancies
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Children and Youth
Children and Families Leader, Hart Plain
CLOSING DATE: 03/07/2026 * We are looking to recruit someone to work with the ministers ... Read more
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Children and Youth
Youth Team Leader, Crofton
CLOSING DATE: 03/07/2026 * Crofton Parish has a long history of ministry to children and ... Read more
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Diocesan
Lead for Vocations (DDVO)
CLOSING DATE: 17/07/2026 * As our Lead for Vocations (DDVO), you will be an energetic, ... Read more
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Clergy
Assistant Vicar, Portsea (0.5)
CLOSING DATE: 19/06/2026 * The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Vicar ... Read more
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Children and Youth
Children, Youth & Families Co-ordinator, Crookhorn
CLOSING DATE: 30/06/2026 * The Church of the Good Shepherd, Crookhorn, is seeking a fun, ... Read more
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Our diocesan vision is to become:
