News Stories
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18 Nov. 2019
in GeneralMental health charities helped by bishop's appeal
The bishop's annual Lent Appeal has raised thousands of pounds to help those who are affected by mental health issues, both locally and nationally Read more
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12 Nov. 2019
in SchoolsNew sponsor for Fareham academy
Pupils, staff and parents at a Fareham academy are preparing for a new era. The Diocesan of Chichester Academies Trust (DCAT) has been announced as their new sponsor. Read more
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8 Nov. 2019
in GeneralNew Mother Superior for Southsea religious community
Our diocese’s only Anglican religious community, the Sisters of Bethany in Southsea, welcomed a new Mother Superior. Mother Mary Joy has taken over the role from Sister Rita-Elizabeth. Read more
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14 Oct. 2019
‘I hate running – but I finished a marathon’
Dee Humphris found her faith in God gave her the motivation to train for the London Marathon, despite never having run before. She completed the 26-mile course, thanks to those who were praying for her all the way around. Read more
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11 Oct. 2019
in GeneralNew community space launches with Harvest fun day
A new community space is being launched inside St Michael’s Church, Paulsgrove, with a free Harvest fun day for families. It is being run by a new co-operative called St M’s Events that you can join. Come and join in the fun on Saturday 19th October, and see the new space for yourself. Read more
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9 Oct. 2019
Leaders learn about pioneering and church planting
Clergy and lay leaders met in Liphook to hear more about how to plant new churches and engage in pioneering at our Reach Conference. They heard from those who have already planted churches and engaged in pioneer ministry from our diocese. Read more
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8 Oct. 2019
in GeneralNew tranquility garden opened in Lake
Worshippers have opened a new tranquility garden to create a space for relaxation, reflection and prayer. The team from Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake, and St Saviour's, Shanklin, have been working since April to create the new space, which will be especially geared towards the needs of people living with dementia. Read more
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8 Oct. 2019
Bishop and ska choir help celebrate church’s 2nd birthday
A church plant has celebrated its second birthday with a visit from a ska choir and the bishop. St Margaret’s Community Church has now outgrown the church hall where it was meeting originally and is worshipping in the refurbished church building Read more
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6 Oct. 2019
First parishes reorganised in Gosport
The first parishes have been reorganised as part of our Resourcing Growth programme. The parishes of Bridgemary, Elson and Rowner will be merged to create a new team ministry. Read more
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27 Sept. 2019
Children dress up to launch church’s 1,000th birthday
Pupils from Meonstoke C of E Infant School dressed up in costumes from the past 1,000 years, as they launched a year of celebrations at Corhampton Church. The church – thought to be the oldest in the diocese in continuous use – will mark its 1,000th year with a programme of celebrations in 2020. Read more