News Stories
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23 July 2024
in GeneralNew CofE Head of Education Policy worships at the cathedral
Sarah Shreeve has been active worshipper at our cathedral for many years and has been part of the teams that lead Pompey Sundays on a Sunday morning and the monthly evening Taizé services, and is now about to start work as the new Head of Education Policy for the Church of England. Read more
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16 July 2024
Taizé trip was life-changer for young people
Bishop Jonathan led a trip to the Taizé Community in France with young people from two schools in our diocese. They had a chance to experience worship, Bible studies and community living alongside hundreds of young people from across the globe. And it was a highly significant spiritual journey for many of them Read more
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11 July 2024
in SchoolsCathedral displays hundreds of children’s clay sculptures
Our cathedral is hosting hundreds of clay sculptures made by Year 6 pupils who are attending Leavers’ Services this week. Each individual figure has been moulded by a different pupil, in the style of British sculptor Anthony Gormley, and brought to the cathedral by a pupil who is leaving their C of E primary school this summer. They now form a mass art installation at the ancient east east of the cathedral. Read more
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10 July 2024
in GeneralCelebrating 150 years of Christ Church Portsdown
Christ Church Portsdown is celebrating 150 years of its current church building with a series of events, including a service led by Bishop Jonathan in September. There’s also going to be an open day on Saturday 13 July, with activities for families and a timeline showing key moments in the church’s history Read more
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4 July 2024
Brother and sister are both now clergy
The Rev Jo-Anne Newton was one of those ordained deacon at a special service in our cathedral this summer. She joins her brother, the Rev Jonathan Jeffery, who was first ordained in 1997 and is now vicar of Leigh Park and Warren Park. It’s not the only family link in this year’s ordination services. Read more
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3 July 2024
in GeneralBeautiful cascade of knitted flowers at St Peter’s
Titchfield Yarn Bombers have created a beautiful cascade of flowers pouring down the tower at the west door of St Peter’s Church, Titchfield. Read more
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3 July 2024
in SchoolsBishop Jonathan launches national ‘Flourish’ initiative
Bishop Jonathan led the national launch of the new ‘Flourish’ initiative, which aims to create a series of worshipping communities in schools and colleges. Our diocese is one of 12 that will pilot the idea over the next two years. Four of our schools will work in partnership with local churches to create voluntary groups meeting at lunchtime or after-school groups to discover more about the Christian faith. Read more
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30 June 2024
in GeneralSix new priests ordained in special service
Bishop Jonathan ordained six new priests in a special service in our cathedral. The six, who had previously been ordained as deacons last year, were anointed with oil to symbolise their new role. And priests from across our diocese and beyond joined the bishop in laying hands on them. Read more
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29 June 2024
in GeneralFive-year-old has feet washed during ordination service
Bishop Jonathan ordained 18 new deacons and six new priests at two service in our cathedral. All of the deacons had their feet washed, to symbolise their new role as servants of others. Bishop Jonathan also washed the feet of five-year-old Lucas Ashworth, alongside his newly-ordained mum Emily. Read more
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25 June 2024
MY FAITH: “I’m glad I waited for God’s call”
Lizzie Davidson is one of 18 people who will be ordained deacon at our cathedral on Saturday. She’s happy that she waited 10 years to respond to God’s call. Read more