News Stories
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22 June 2023
in GeneralSt Luke’s Southsea unveils plans for a new look
Architects’ plans to revamp St Luke’s Church in Southsea have been given planning permission. The plans include revamping the exterior of the church, creating a cafe in the church hall and making better use of the garden space. Work may now happen over the next few years. Read more
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21 June 2023
Teacher left the classroom to follow a new calling
Buffy Langdown had been a teacher for 24 years when she decided to step down and consider a future in ordained ministry. Now she’ll be one of six people ordained as deacons in our cathedral on June 24. Read more
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19 June 2023
in GeneralCommunity acting group are searching for Jesus
Could you be the person to play Jesus in a community play taking place this summer? Havant Passion Play are looking for someone who could take o the leading part in their production, which will be staged in Staunton County Park this August. Read more
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18 June 2023
in GeneralNew Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean announced
Bishop Jonathan has announced that the Rev Harriet Neale-Stevens has been appointed as Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean of Portsmouth Cathedral. Read more
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16 June 2023
Connecting with God through nature and sausage butties
St James’ Church, Emsworth, provides alternative worship spaces for children and families using their church gardens and cooked breakfasts. Read more
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31 May 2023
MY FAITH: Summer trip inspired me to become a disciple
She was already a churchgoer, but Alicia Lea only committed herself totally to the Christian faith while on a High Tide holiday in summer 2022 Read more
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30 May 2023
Church is packed with toddlers
St Jude’s Church in Southsea hosts Little Tiddlers – a baby and toddler group that echoes the thinking of the national C of E’s Growing Faith movement Read more
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28 May 2023
in GeneralBishop appoints new priest for Cowplain
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Chris Spencer to be the new priest-in-charge of St Wilfrid’s Church, Cowplain. He’s currently working in parishes around the Rhyl area of North Wales, and will be licensed to his new post in September. Read more
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28 May 2023
in GeneralPriest takes charge of two Fareham churches
Bishop Jonathan has announced that the new priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity and St Columba churches in Fareham will be the Rev Dr Sam Cullen. She is currently associate priest at St Mary’s parish in Portsmouth. Read more
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25 May 2023
in GeneralBeloved priest retires after over fifty years in ministry
Rev Anthony Smyth, a beloved figure in the ministry, has retired after a remarkable career spanning several decades. The final service to honour his dedicated service took place on Sunday 14th May. Read more