News Stories
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18 March 2024
in EnvironmentDrive to net zero should ease climate change
We’re involved in the drive to reduce carbon emissions from our churches, halls, vicarages and church buildings, as part of the national Church of England’s bid to reach net zero carbon by 2030. For one of our churches, that has involved the installation of a brand new heating system, while for many others, big decisions are also needing to be taken Read more
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8 March 2024
MY FAITH: Former nurse is back on the island as vicar
Former nurse Olly Mitchelmore is returning to the Isle of Wight, where he completed some of his training. Now he’s ordained and trying to help revitalise our churches in Ryde, and beyond to the rest of the island. Read more
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29 Feb. 2024
in GeneralWorshippers to tell Easter story on streets of Havant
Worshippers from churches around Havant and Leigh Park will dramatise the Easter story on the streets of Havant. It will be the fourth Passion Play staged by this ecumenical group, and will take in Jesus’s final days, including his trial, death and resurrection. The Havant Passion Play is a brand new telling of the story. Read more
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26 Feb. 2024
CBeebies presenter to lead pirate services
CBeebies presenter Gemma Hunt will lead two pirate-themed services at St John’s Church, Locks Heath, in May. Later the same day, she’ll be interviewed about her faith and broadcasting career. Read more
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21 Feb. 2024
‘Bubble Church’ is godsend for families
A new service for families who have babies or toddlers has been launched at St Matthew’s Church, Bridgemary. ‘Bubble Church’ is a monthly service that includes puppets, action songs and fun. Read more
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14 Feb. 2024
in GeneralOur donations to Foodbank will help those in need
Our donations towards the Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2024 will help those in need who use Foodbanks across our diocese. Among them is the Portsmouth Foodbank based at King’s Church, Southsea, which helps scores of needy people each week. Read more
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8 Feb. 2024
in GeneralLent Appeal supports people in Lebanon
Claudette has volunteered through her local church to give out mattresses, blankets, food boxes and other essentials to people who have lost everything. Your generous support of this year’s Bishop’s Lent Appeal will help this work to continue. Read more
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5 Feb. 2024
Mum’s tragedy launched national Foodbank project
When mum-of-four Sarah Donaghy’s baby Katie was tragically stillborn, her church rallied round with food and support. That experience inspired her to expand a scheme by which runners contributed to their local Foodbanks. Now it’s happening all over the country. Her local Foodbank in Fareham is one of those that will be supported by our Bishop's Lent Appeal. Read more
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2 Feb. 2024
in GeneralBishop makes two senior appointments
Bishop Jonathan has appointed an interim Archdeacon of Portsdown and a permanent Diocesan Secretary. The Ven Ian Jagger will be our interim Archdeacon, and Philip Poulter has been appointed to the permanent role of Diocesan Secretary Read more
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29 Jan. 2024
in GeneralPioneering is theme of Readers’ Conference
Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) from across the diocese gathered for a weekend of teaching, worship, crafting and good food on the Isle of Wight, with guest speakers from CMS’s Pioneering Parishes team. Read more