News Stories
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14 Oct. 2023
in GeneralArchbishop tells prisoners and community leaders about transformation
Archbishop Justin visited inmates in HMP Isle of Wight to talk to them about transformation, before heading across the Solent to meet community leaders from across Portsmouth to talk about the transformation of our society. He visited a family fun day held to celebrate the sixth anniversary of a church plant, before rounding off his day with ratings and officers in HM Naval Base. Read more
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13 Oct. 2023
in GeneralIsland schoolchildren and churchgoers quiz Archbishop
Isle of Wight schoolchildren and churchgoers quizzed the Archbishop of Canterbury during visits to two C of E schools and one church. He answered questions about crowning the King, how he came to faith, and how he has been sustained during difficult times in his life. It was Day 1 of his three-day visit to our diocese. Read more
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9 Oct. 2023
in GeneralNew priest appointed for South Wight
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Rob Marsh as the new priest-in-charge of South Wight. He’ll be licensed to this post, covering the parishes of Niton, Whitwell, Chale and St Lawrence, in January. Rob is a former TV cameraman and also ran a photography business. Read more
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9 Oct. 2023
in GeneralNew vicar for St James, Milton
Bishop Jonathan has appointed a new vicar to the parish of St James, Milton. The Rev Darren A’Court, who is currently parish priest in Amesbury, Wiltshire, will be licensed to his new role in January. Read more
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5 Oct. 2023
in GeneralCreationtide celebrated in rural parish
Worshippers at St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon, celebrated the season of Creationtide with a range of services and activities designed to mark care for God’s creation. These included a pet service, a Harvest tea and Communion celebrated in a farmer’s barn. Read more
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2 Oct. 2023
in GeneralMichaelmas cohort ordained at cathedral
Seven new deacons were ordained at Portsmouth Cathedral on Saturday 30th September. Read more
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2 Oct. 2023
MY FAITH: Transforming lives by teaching dance
Dance teacher Summer Reber leads a unique dance school for those with special needs – and it happens in her home church. The Identical School of Dance has been meeting in St Alban’s Church, West Leigh. Read more
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29 Sept. 2023
in GeneralNew Passion Play scheduled for Easter 2024
Amateur actors will once again stage a Passion Play in Havant. The production will tell the story of Jesus’s life, death and resurrection, this time in a promenade performance in Havant town centre. The actors will come from local churches of all denominations. Read more
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26 Sept. 2023
Children’s Week celebrates 50th anniversary
Around 70 children from Soberton, Newtown and beyond enjoyed Children’s Week, based at Soberton Village Recreation Ground. It was the 50th anniversary of the annual event, and the vicar who first dreamt it up, the Rev Roger Moseley, was back to see how it had developed since its inception. Read more
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25 Sept. 2023
in GeneralMeon Valley boy returns as priest
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Andy Davis as interim Priest-in-Charge of Swanmore, Soberton, Newtown and Hambledon, and the Meon Bridge benefice. He’ll be in charge of a team of clergy and lay people who will minister in those parishes. He was born and raised in the Meon Valley, so will be returning home. Read more