News Stories
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22 Aug. 2023
in EnvironmentThe team who keep Rowner’s churchyard looking beautiful
This is the team who help to keep the churchyard and church grounds beautiful at St Mary the Virgin, Rowner. The men and women of ‘Eden’ volunteer to mow grass, pull out weeds, creosote fences and keep graves tidy. Some are members of the congregation, some have friends or family buried in the churchyard. They also support each other, and those who come to grieve. Read more
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18 Aug. 2023
Teenagers deepen discipleship on summer trip
Eleven to 18-year-olds from across our diocese spent five days on a summer residential organised by the team behind their High Tide youth services. They enjoyed mountain-biking, archery, baking and pottery, plus a murder mystery, water slide, paint party and silent disco. And there were regular sessions of worship, prayer and discussion based on the Christmas, Easter and Pentecost stories. Read more
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8 Aug. 2023
in GeneralNew priest for Buriton is actor, author and therapist
The new self-supporting priest who will be working at St Mary’s Church, Buriton, has trained as a mental health nurse, a psychotherapist, an actor and for ordination. The Rev Andre Radmall was ordained in 2008 and was part of a Fresh Expressions house church, and now runs a business coaching network. He has written books on addiction and well-being, has acted on stage and in film, and has hosted podcasts. Read more
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25 July 2023
Young pilgrims enjoy trip to Taizé
Young adults from across our diocese spent a week with thousands of others across the world at the ecumenical Taizé Community in France. They experienced reflective worship, community living and prayer in a pilgrimage led by Bishop Jonathan. Read more
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14 July 2023
Parents, churches and schools to work together on ‘Chatting Faith’
Our diocese is launching a new project to link parents, churches and schools – using reflections on secular storybooks that they are reading anyway. ‘Chatting Faith’ will be part of the national C of E’s ‘Growing Faith’ movement. Read more
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10 July 2023
Children enjoy animals, flowers and plants at ‘Muddy Church’
This Gosport church has welcomed chickens and tortoises to its allotment space. It will use these animals, as well as plants, flowers and vegetables, to help teach local children and families about how to care for God’s creation. Read more
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6 July 2023
in GeneralCathedral clergyman prompts Parliamentary debate
Canon Nick Ralph, who runs the Good Neighbours Network of more than 100 care groups around Hampshire, succeeded in inspiring a Parliamentary debate about car mileage rates. MPs debated his proposal to increase the rate at which car drivers are reimbursed, whether they are volunteers or employees. Read more
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2 July 2023
in GeneralReaders licensed at cathedral service
Two Readers and a pioneer minister were licensed by Bishop Jonathan Frost at a special service at Portsmouth Cathedral. Read more
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29 June 2023
in SchoolsSchool leavers say farewell at cathedral service
Eleven-year-olds who are preparing to leave their church schools came to special Leavers’ Services in our cathedral. The children, from across the diocese, took part in workshops including singing, re-enacting the Coronation and creating prayer pyramids. They then joined in African drumming as part of a special service led by Bishop Jonathan. Read more
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27 June 2023
in GeneralBalloon jungle appears at St John’s Northwood for festival
St John’s Church in Northwood hosted the Isle of Wight’s only Balloon Festival, transforming the church into a balloon jungle for the community. The event featured live snakes, a monkey hunt, and homemade food, with leftover resources donated to local institutions. Read more