News Stories
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3 Feb. 2023
Anna Chaplaincy celebrated at cathedral
Anna Chaplains across our diocese gathered at the cathedral for our first celebration of Anna Chaplaincy. The cathedral hosted an afternoon session of networking and training, followed by a celebration of this ministry at a Candlemas service. Bishop Jonathan was among those celebrating this important work of spiritual development in older people in our local communities. Read more
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24 Jan. 2023
Bishop meets teenagers in parish youth group
Bishop Jonathan met teenagers from TGI Thursday, based at St Faith’s, Lee-on-the-Solent. It’s just one of the church youth groups across our diocese that is encouraging young people to deepen their Christian discipleship. Read more
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13 Jan. 2023
in GeneralMusic is led from within the congregation at this church
Musicians at St Jude’s Church in Southsea lead worship from within the congregation itself – to show that the focus of people’s attention is not the worship group. The vocalists and instrumentalists play inside a V-shape in the nave, with the congregation on either side. Read more
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12 Jan. 2023
in GeneralWorship band integral to all-age services
The worship band at Hart Plain Church is integral to their all-age services, on the first Sunday of every month. And you don't have to have special musical qualifications to join. Read more
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9 Jan. 2023
in GeneralEmsworth musicians collaborate well together
The musicians leading worship at St James, Emsworth, have played with each other for so long that collaboration feels very natural. They currently play at the monthly family service and Breakfast Church in the church hall, after working together for 15 years or so. Read more
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8 Jan. 2023
in GeneralNew Archdeacon role for the Rev Allie Kerr
The Rev Allie Kerr, currently vicar of St Cuthbert and St Aidan, Copnor, has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Bromley and Bexley – in the Diocese of Rochester. Allie, who until recently was also acting Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, is likely to be licensed towards the end of April. Read more
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6 Jan. 2023
in EnvironmentTrees planted outside Portsmouth church
Worshippers at Church of the Resurrection, Farlington, planted trees outside their building as one way of showing their commitment to the environment. The leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, joined them to plant the first tree. Read more
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4 Jan. 2023
in GeneralTalented musicians help us to worship God
Worship groups across our diocese use a variety of musical styles to help our congregations engage spiritually. We talk to some of the worship leaders about what they do to encourage us to praise God. Read more
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30 Dec. 2022
in GeneralRoyal honour for cathedral pioneer
HM the King has honoured Rosemary Fairfax from our cathedral with a British Empire Medal. The announcement came as part of his first New Year’s Honours list. Rosemary has been involved with our cathedral for almost 40 years as a staff member and volunteer. Read more
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25 Dec. 2022
in GeneralChurches host myriad of carol services
Our churches celebrated the birth of Jesus with a myriad of Nativities, crib services, carol services and Christmas celebrations. Worshippers remembered afresh the amazing news of the incarnation – the idea that Almighty God came to Earth to live as a human, starting as a vulnerable baby. Bishop Jonathan has also shared his Christmas message for 2022 with our diocese. Read more