News Stories
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24 Feb. 2020
in EnvironmentFocus for Lent will be on combating climate change
Worshippers across our diocese will be focussing on combating climate change during Lent 2020. They’ll be reflecting on their care of God’s planet, praying for it, taking practical action to conserve the world, and donating to charities involved with environmental issues. Read more
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18 Feb. 2020
in GeneralWarblington worshippers mark Becket anniversary
Worshippers at St Thomas a Becket Church, Warblington, will mark the 850th anniversary of his martyrdom with a series of events throughout 2020 Read more
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10 Feb. 2020
in GeneralBishop speaks about civil partnerships statement
Bishop Christopher has given his view on the recent statement issued by the House of Bishops on civil partnerships, which the Archbishops have already apologised for. Read more
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16 Jan. 2020
Island worshipper writes biography of Bishop David Sheppard
Isle of Wight worshipper Andrew Bradstock has written the biography of one of the highest-profile bishops of the 20th century, Bishop David Sheppard. As he researched the bishop's life, Andrew became aware of parallels with his own journey of faith Read more
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12 Jan. 2020
in GeneralNew Archdeacon of Portsdown is appointed
The bishop has appointed the Rev Jenny Rowley to be the next Archdeacon of Portsdown. She will be responsible for Church of England clergy and parishes in the deaneries of Havant and Portsmouth. Read more
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10 Jan. 2020
New space for workers created inside church
St Luke’s Church in Southsea has created a space inside its church building for lone workers and those who are self-employed to use as a base for their work. The Host Space is created every Monday morning and cleared away again on a Friday afternoon. Those who work there are encouraged to engage with spiritual activities and with those working alongside them. Read more
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9 Jan. 2020
in GeneralChurch launches 900th-anniversary celebrations
Worshippers are preparing to mark their church’s 900th-anniversary with a year-long programme of events. Read more
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22 Dec. 2019
Children premiere song during Pompey match
Schoolchildren sang a brand new song at halftime during Portsmouth’s match with Ipswich Town. They are all part of Choir Church, a new worshipping community based around a children's choir, which is part of St James Church in Milton. They sang a song that was written specially for the occasion by Out of the Ark Music. Read more
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17 Dec. 2019
in GeneralBecket anniversaries will prompt pilgrimages
Two significant anniversaries relating to Thomas Becket will prompt a series of pilgrimages within our diocese and to the site of his burial in Canterbury. The events, which happen throughout the year 2020, are particularly important for our cathedral, which is dedicated to him as St Thomas of Canterbury Read more
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16 Dec. 2019
in GeneralChristmas funding boost for St Helens Church
A much-loved Isle of Wight church is to share in a £520,000 funding payout from the National Churches Trust. Read more