News Stories
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8 April 2020
in GeneralNew Director for Portsmouth Pathway
Our diocese and Ripon College, Cuddesdon, have announced a new Director of Portsmouth Pathway, their unique centre for training clergy and lay ministers alongside each other. The Rev Dr Richard Wyld, currently bishop's chaplain, will take on the new role Read more
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7 April 2020
in GeneralChurches set to celebrate Easter digitally
Worshippers from across our diocese will celebrate Easter in their own homes. But the message of Jesus rising from the dead will lose none of its impact Read more
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2 April 2020
in GeneralSeven ways your church can do things differently during coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted our churches to do things in different ways as church buildings remain closed and gatherings are not allowed. How might we pray, worship and care for our local communities in different ways - some of which might continue when we go back to 'normal'. Read more
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23 March 2020
in GeneralPortsmouth MP praises churches’ response to outbreak
Our churches have been feeding the homeless and vulnerable, live-streaming their services and handing out flowers for Mothering Sunday as part of their response to the coronavirus outbreak. Their efforts have been praised by a local MP. Read more
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17 March 2020
in GeneralChurch services on hold – but our churches remain open
The coronavirus outbreak has meant that public worship has been suspended in our churches – but many of our church buildings remain open for individual prayer during the day. Read more
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16 March 2020
Bishop and former Archbishop pray for action on climate change
Bishop Christopher and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, joined other bishops, peers and MPs to pray for action on climate change at a vigil outside the Houses of Parliament Read more
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9 March 2020
“I learnt to trust God more on African trip”
Liz Quinn went to Ghana for her placement, as part of her training to become a Reader – and it was a life-changing experience. Read more
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6 March 2020
in SchoolsLaunch of new Pop-Up Cathedral to visit schools
Our cathedral has launched a mobile Pop-Up Cathedral, which will tour schools and give pupils a flavour of cathedral spirituality. The Pop-Up Cathedral was given a trial run with pupils from Liss Infant and Junior Schools, and the feedback from pupils and staff was positive. The official launch will be at our cathedral on March 31. Read more
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5 March 2020
in GeneralNeedy families will be given Easter eggs
Generous worshippers will donate hundreds of chocolate Easter eggs to help disadvantaged families to enjoy their Easter celebrations Read more
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4 March 2020
in GeneralMayor’s presentation to three Gosport clergy
The Mayor of Gosport made a presentation to three clergy in Gosport for their work in the local community over the years Read more