@CofEPortsmouth magazine
Our quarterly magazine @CofEPortsmouth goes out to 6,000 readers in churches and schools schools across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The four editions each year come out in March, June, September and December.
It is designed to give churchgoers and non-churchgoers an insight into life in our parishes and church schools, combining longer features with stories about people and columns written by the bishop and others on significant issues. Topical news stories and forthcoming events can be found more easily on our website.
To find out more about our distribution system, and how the magazines get to your churches, click here. For previous editions of our magazine ((2018-2019), click here. For the latest editions, see: www.portsmouth.anglican.org/magazine.
Winter 2023
Faith in Focus: How do we live in world on fire? by Bishop Jonathan: page 3
Latest News: Funding to develop island congregations: page 4
Latest News: Round-up, including Creationtide in Hambledon and island worshippers helping Liberia: page 5
Latest News: Join us to sing joyful story of Christ’s birth: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including news about Havant Passion Play and 50 years of a Children’s Week: page 7
In Depth: Justin banged the drum for gospel on Archbishop’s visit to our diocese: pages 8-9 and pages 10-11
In Depth: Churches that host creative arts from live music to dance to drama: pages 12-13 and pages 14-15
My Faith: Organist inspired to help lead worship: pages 16-17
The Big Issue: How we can reach young adults: page 20
Why I love my school: Our girls have become confident and secure: page 21
Top 10: Books to chat about, as part of our diocesan project: page 22
The Big Picture: Archbishop Justin Welby at St Wilfrid’s, Cowplain: page 24
Autumn 2023
Faith in Focus: ‘Take me to the alley’, by Bishop Jonathan: page 3
Latest News: School leavers show off creativity in cathedral: pages 4-5
Latest News: Taizé trip was a real eye-opener for us all: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including a new priest from Brazil and a young bell ringers triumph: page 7
Latest News: Caring for animals in Bridgemary church allotment: page 8
Latest News: Round-up, including a teenager’s summer trip and the annual Ride+Stride bike ride to raise cash: page 9
In Depth: Meet our new clergy and lay ministers who are following God’s call to ordination and licensing: pages 10-11, pages 12-13 and page 14
In Depth: Why we baptise babies, infants and adults: page 15 and pages 16-17
My Faith: Dance teacher transforms the lives of those with special needs at her home church: pages 18-19
The Big Issue: Pray for the healing that only God provides: page 20
Why I love my church: Years of prayer are embedded in its walls: page 21
Top 10: Ten young people outline how we could make church better: page 22
The Big Picture: Paint party at High Tide summer holiday: page 24
Summer 2023
Faith in Focus: What will your life-choice be?, by Bishop Jonathan: page 3
Latest News: Community events to mark the King’s Coronation: pages 4-5
Latest News: Refugees invite their hosts into Ukraine: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including a new Archdeacon of the Meon, and a report on our LYCIG training session: page 7
Latest News: Pupils centre stage at the opening of new Freshwater and Yarmouth school: page 8
Latest News: Round-up, including a mosaic cross unveiled and a new priest for Newport and Carisbrooke: page 9
In Depth: We introduce Growing Faith by focussing on the work we already do to link church, home and school:pages 10-11 and pages 12-13
In Depth: Countryside walks around the diocese, which include the chance to visit a church: pages 14-15 and pages 16-17
My Faith: The summer trip that inspired me to be a disciple: pages 18-19
The Big Issue: So rewarding to see more young disciples: page 20
Why I love my church: It’s where fresh ideas and wisdom meet: page 21
Top 10: Top churches for after-service coffee: page 22
The Big Picture: Opening of Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary School: page 24
Spring 2023
Faith in Focus: Lent is a time to hear Jesus’s voice, by Bishop Jonathan: page 3
Latest News: The vicarage hosting Ukrainian refugees: pages 4-5
Latest News: Actors stage musical telling life of Jesus: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including a new archdeacon’s role for Allie Kerr and a double celebration in Shanklin: page 7
Latest News: We celebrated ministry of our Anna Chaplains: page 8
Latest News: Round-up, including a royal honour for a cathedral stalwart and a new island archdeacon: page 9
In Depth: Special places that deepen discipleship (Walsingham, Taizé, Greenbelt, Camino, New Wine and more): pages 10-11 and pages 12-13
In Depth: Exploring the basics of the Christian faith: pages 14-15 and pages 16-17
My Faith: Abuse survivor Caroline says: ‘My broken soul has been mended by God’: pages 18-19
The Big Issue: Our faith deepens as we follow the seasons: page 20
Why I love my church: So many memories in our beautiful church: page 21
Top 10: Top tips to inspire giving to our churches: page 22
The Big Picture: Fake snow falls during carol service at St Luke’s, Southsea: page 24
Winter 2022
Faith in Focus: Preserve God’s gift of unity, by Bishop Jonathan: page 3
Latest News: Our plan for future is a true collaboration: pages 4-5
Latest News: Civic services gave thanks for the Queen: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including new Readers licensed and a new community pantomime: page 7
Latest News: Conference helps us to enhance safeguarding: page 8
Latest News: Round-up, including Christmas tree festival and counselling service founder steps down: page 9
In Depth: Talented musicians help us to worship God: pages 10-11, pages 12-13 and page 14
In Depth: Churches open up to help those in need: pages 16-17 and pages 18-19
My Faith: Harrison Wavell: Dramatic healing led to faith commitment: pages 20-21
The Big Issue: the Rev Greg Bakker: Parishes can do pioneering too: page 24
Why I Love My Church: We’ll leave here with decades of memories: page 25
Top 10: Not included online - you’ll have to pick up a copy of our magazine in your local church!
The Big Picture: Ecumenical memorial service for the Queen, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth: page 28
Autumn 2022
Faith in Focus: Lambeth call to walk together, by Bishop Jonathan:page 3
Latest News: New garden created in island churchyard: page 4
Latest News: Round-up, including a royal honour for Jim and dedication of historic organ: page 5
Latest News: First Ukrainian refugee placed via our scheme: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including the church offering free holiday food and the Queen's Jubilee: page 7
In Depth: Teaching in a school school is a vocation: pages 8-9, pages 10-11
In Depth: Vital Anna Chaplaincy work with the elderly is taking off: pages 12-13 and pages 14-15
My Faith: the Rev Godfrey Hilliard: Humbling to chaplain those fighting in war: pages 16-17
Ordinations: the Rev Fran Carabott: ‘Now I feel like I really belong in the Church of England’: pages 18-19
The Big Issue: Emily Hassan: Keeping us safe is about God’s love: page 20
Why I Love My Church: We host worship of all styles – and a festival!: page 21
Top 10: Our cathedral’s history: page 22
The Big Picture: Waterslide fun at the High Tide summer residential: page 24
Summer 2022
Faith in Focus: What’s the wolf at our door? by Bishop Jonathan: page 3
Latest News: Bishop’s vision clear from his installation: pages 4-5
Latest News: Her generous legacy to fund parish work: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including commissioning of Anna Chaplain and a Labyrinth in Fratton: page 7
Latest News: Faithful servants given a royal Maundy honour: page 8
Latest News: Round-up, including the island vicar climbing Kilimanjaro and Easter joy for families: page 9
In Depth: Sharing faith with a new generation: our work with young people: pages 10-11, pages 12-13 and page 14
In Depth: Opening your homes to those in need: our work with asylum seekers and refugees: pages 16-17 and pages 18-19
My Faith: Beth Feltham, from the Bay C of E School, Sandown: ‘Bringing RE alive is such a privilege’: pages 20-21
The Big Issue: Debbie Thrower: Ministry to older people is so vital: page 23
Why I Love My Church: A joy to worship in a relaxed atmosphere: page 24
Top 10: The best church bells to ring: page 26
The Big Picture: Bishop Jonathan blesses the diocese and city after his installation: page 28
Spring 2022
Faith in Focus: A true frame for our lives, by Bishop Jonathan: page 3
Latest News: Memorial at tragic wartime crash site: page 4
Latest News: Round-up, including Archdeacon Peter moves on and a global focus at Lent: page 5
Latest news: Jonathan Frost confirmed as tenth Bishop of Portsmouth: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including a boost for Newport Minster and the chance for young people to set aside a year for God: page 7
In Depth: Clergy families: Ministry can be a family affair: pages 8-9 and pages 10-11
In Depth: Portsmouth Pathway: Our local theological college is open to all: pages 12-13 and pages 14-15
My Faith: Cambodian inspired by film of Jesus being crucified: pages 16-17
People: Long journey is worth it to play historic organ: page 18
The Big Issue: Why racial justice should matter: page 19
Why I Love My Church: I felt welcome, so I was baptised aged 74: page 20
Top 10: Past and present Bishops of Portsmouth: page 22
The Big Picture: Bishop Jonathan prays alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury: page 24
Winter 2021
Faith in Focus: We're being the Body of Christ, by Bishop Rob: page 3
Latest News: A new era begins with Bishop Jonathan: pages 4-5
Latest News: Chaplain to help older people in West Wight: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including Leigh Park Christmas pantomime and a poppy cascade at Chalton: page 7
Latest news: Emotional launch of new school and church: pages 8-9
Latest News: Powerlifting priest lifts weights in her garage: page 10
Latest News: Round-up, including the 150th anniversary of St Mary's, Warsash and a new £5m school for Freshwater: page 11
In Depth: Welcoming students is a vital ministry: pages 12-13 and pages 14-15
In Depth: How our parishes can become pioneering: pages 16-17 and pages 18-19
My Faith: Ex-addict gets baptised in the sea after conversion: pages 20-21
The Big Issue: Faith compels us to act on climate: page 22-23
Why I Love My Church: Lockdown worship showed our variety: page 24
Top 10: Tips on digital worship: page 26
The Big Picture: Bishop Jonathan is prayed for in Newport Minster: page 28
Autumn 2021
Faith in Focus: Autumn signals time for change, by Bishop Rob: page 3
Latest News: More time for us to explore our vision & families at heart of latest church plant: pages 4-5
Latest News: Basic, healthy food on offer via Larder project: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including joy at Corhampton church fete and new font for Ryde church: page 7
Latest News: Music creatives aim to reach spiritual seekers: page 8
Latest News: Round-up, including an Idsworth paddling pool baptism and a pilgrimage day in Milton: page 9
In Depth: Improving buildings at heart of our outreach: pages 10-11 and pages 12-13
In Depth: Providing a real home can transform lives (Hope into Action): pages 14-15 and pages 16-17
My Faith: 'My trust in God deepened because of the pandemic': pages 18-19
The Big Issue: Let's talk about live and faith: page 21
Why I Love My Church: The church at the heart of our local community: page 22
And Finally: The Big Picture: baptism in the sea of Rebecca Adie: page 24
Summer 2021
Faith in Focus: Privilege to see those who God calls, by Bishop Rob: page 3
Latest News: Emotional farewell to Bishop Christopher: pages 4-5
Latest News: Gavin is consecrated as Bishop of Dorchester: page 6
Latest News: Round-up, including new church plant in Cardiff and church's 150th year: page 7
Latest News: The church for seniors that meets in a pub: page 8
Latest News: Round-up, including Year 6 schools project and new 'Wild Church' services: page 9
In Depth: We showed God's love to those in need during pandemic: pages 10-11 and pages 12-13
In Depth: Our renewed vision inspired by passion for God's kingdom: pages 14-15 and pages 16-17
My Faith: Life beyond sexual exploitation: pages 18-19
Vocations: Ordination training revealed my dyslexia: ordinations and licensings: pages 20-21
Vocations: God keeps calling me back to ordination: page 22
The Big Issue: Digital worship is integral to mission: page 23
Why I Love My Church: My family was made to feel so welcome: page 24
Top 10: Highlights from 10 years as our bishop: page 26-27
And Finally: The Big Picture: ordination of Bryan Stephenson: page 28
Spring 2020
Faith in Focus: Future tech may pose questions, by Bishop Christopher: page 3
Latest News: Church creates vibrant space for lone workers: pages 4-5
Latest News: Choir sings for crowds of fans at Fratton Park: page 6
Latest News: Round-up: page 7
Latest News: Becket anniversaries to prompt pilgrimages: page 8
Latest News: Round-up: page 9
In Depth: Care for God’s planet is vital part of faith: pages 10-11 and pages 12-13
In Depth: Sunday groups help to disciple children: pages 14-15 and pages 16-17
My Faith: ‘I learnt to trust God more in Africa trip’: pages 20-21
The Big Issue: Why emotional resonance is a part of mission: page 23
Why I Love My Church: Rich musical tradition helps deepen my faith: page 24
Latest book: Churches feature in book for young adults: page 25
Top 10: Take action to go green: page 26
And Finally: The Big Picture: page 28