News Stories
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8 Oct. 2019
Bishop and ska choir help celebrate church’s 2nd birthday
A church plant has celebrated its second birthday with a visit from a ska choir and the bishop. St Margaret’s Community Church has now outgrown the church hall where it was meeting originally and is worshipping in the refurbished church building Read more
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6 Oct. 2019
First parishes reorganised in Gosport
The first parishes have been reorganised as part of our Resourcing Growth programme. The parishes of Bridgemary, Elson and Rowner will be merged to create a new team ministry. Read more
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27 Sept. 2019
Children dress up to launch church’s 1,000th birthday
Pupils from Meonstoke C of E Infant School dressed up in costumes from the past 1,000 years, as they launched a year of celebrations at Corhampton Church. The church – thought to be the oldest in the diocese in continuous use – will mark its 1,000th year with a programme of celebrations in 2020. Read more
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19 Sept. 2019
Mothers’ Union delegates come to Portsmouth
Representatives from Mothers’ Union groups from across the UK and beyond came to Portsmouth for their annual general meeting. Their time in our city also included two special Eucharists in our cathedral Read more
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18 Sept. 2019
in GeneralChurchgoers will help those struggling with debt in Fareham
Worshippers from churches around Fareham will launch a new charity that aims to offer free, confidential money advice to those struggling with problem debts in the town. Read more
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13 Sept. 2019
Ingrid benefited from counselling - now she can help you
The All Saints Counselling Service is a group of Christians who can offer you counselling to help you through difficult times. Ingrid Coombs benefitted from it - and now she's helping others to Read more
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7 Sept. 2019
in GeneralThousands fed as churches recreate a miracle
Worshippers welcomed thousands of people to a family fun day in Southsea that included an attempt to recreate one of Jesus’s miracles. The #Feeding5k event involved handing out freshly-battered cod in bread rolls to passers-by and guests. The day also involved live music, sports challenges, kids’ activities and sports challenges. Read more
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5 Sept. 2019
in GeneralCouples married in Paulsgrove church invited to return
Were you married at St Michael's Church in Paulsgrove? If so, why not return later this month for their Michaelmas Fair to remember your wedding - and to share your photos and memories with others who have been married there over the years Read more
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3 Sept. 2019
in GeneralIsland church’s path re-surfaced
The grounds of St Mary’s Church, Brighstone, are now easier to access – thanks to a staff volunteering project by Island Roads. Read more
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2 Sept. 2019
in GeneralExciting times ahead for skateboarders and parishioners in Wootton Bridge
Community facilities at St Mark’s, Wootton Bridge, will get a new lease of life thanks to major grant from Biffa Award. Read more