News Stories
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19 Aug. 2019
in GeneralChurchyard revamp helps Ventnor community
The landscaping of the churchyard at St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor, has opened up space for a contemplative garden for bereaved families, and a separate area for outdoor worship or social events. The £60,000 revamp was the final phase of a three-phase project to open up the church to the community. Read more
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17 Aug. 2019
in GeneralHundreds watch absorbing Passion Play in Havant
Worshippers staged a Passion Play telling the story of Jesus’s life and death in Havant Park. Passers-by and shoppers stopped to watch three separate performances over an August weekend. Read more
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14 Aug. 2019
in GeneralWorshippers seek to re-enact feeding of 5,000 miracle
Christians will be handing out 5,000 battered fish in bread rolls as part of a free day-long festival on Southsea's seafront. They want to attract passers-by to sample the live music and games, as well as talk to them about whether they believe in miracles today. Read more
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5 Aug. 2019
in GeneralNew annexe opened at Hayling church
Bishop Christopher has formally opened a new annexe at a church in Hayling Island. Called 'the Lantern', it includes a meeting room, kitchen, toilets and storage space. The project cost £375,000. Read more
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23 July 2019
in GeneralFestival brings together talented island musicians
Musicians from across the Isle of Wight came together for a weekend devoted to a variety of styles Read more
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18 July 2019
Church Commissioners’ decision on pastoral reorganisation plans
The Church Commissioners have approved some of our proposals to reorganise parishes and declined others. Clergy and lay representatives from various parishes and from our diocesan central team travelled to London for a hearing to determine whether parishes would be merged in three strategically-important parts of our diocese. Read more
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16 July 2019
Island campaigners lobby Parliament over global climate change
Christians from the Isle of Wight were among thousands that lobbied MPs to combat climate change, as part of a Christian Aid campaign Read more
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11 July 2019
Teenagers set for Ghana trip next year
Teenagers from Portsmouth will head to Ghana for an eye-opening trip next year Read more
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8 July 2019
in SchoolsHundreds of pupils learn about conservation of God’s world
Year 6 pupils from C of E schools from across our diocese learnt more about conservation of God’s world in a series of workshops and a service to mark the end of their education at one of our church schools. The children and staff came to Portsmouth Cathedral for the annual Leavers’ Services. Read more
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3 July 2019
in GeneralJoanne Grenfell consecrated as Bishop of Stepney
Our Archdeacon, Joanne Grenfell, was consecrated as Bishop of Stepney by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a special service at St Paul's Cathedral Read more