News Stories
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30 March 2024
in GeneralHundreds watch Easter story re-enacted on streets
Shoppers and passers-by watched the story of Jesus’s arrest, trial, death and resurrection on the streets of Havant. Actors from Havant Passion Play told the story of Holy Week and Easter after a procession through the town’s market with a donkey. The 30-minute play was staged on scaffolding erected just outside St Faith’s Church. Read more
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28 March 2024
in SchoolsHistory made in Isle of Wight school
For the first time, three female priests led Communion services for Holy Week in Christ the King College in Newport. It was appropriate, as we mark 30 years since women were first ordained as priests in the Church of England. Read more
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25 March 2024
in GeneralNew acting archdeacon and new area dean appointed
Bishop Jonathan has appointed Canon Bob White to be the acting Archdeacon of Portsdown, and the Rev Annie McCabe to be area dean of Portsmouth. Read more
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22 March 2024
Bishop unveils our vision and strategy
Bishop Jonathan unveiled our diocese’s vision and strategy to members of Diocesan Synod, with the help of the Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight and our strategy programme manager. Read more
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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