News Stories
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20 Dec. 2018
in GeneralRemembering loved ones at Christmas
One of the ways Portsmouth Cathedral is helping families this Christmas is through ‘Christmas Stars’, where a visitor can pick up a star ornament and write a message in memory of a loved one. Read more
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19 Dec. 2018
in GeneralChurches will help the homeless and lonely this Christmas
Worshippers from our churches will cook Christmas Day lunches for those who are lonely and offer help to the homeless as they celebrate Christmas Read more
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17 Dec. 2018
Worshippers wow Gunwharf shoppers with carol concert
Worshippers from Harbour Church in Portsmouth wowed shoppers in Gunwharf Quays with an open-air carol concert that coincided with late-night shopping. The worship band mixed traditional carols with modern worship songs and a special rendition of Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’. Read more
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17 Dec. 2018
in SchoolsSchool honours WW1 hero headteacher
When the children of St Matthew’s C of E Primary School in Liss discovered that previous Headteacher Tom Adlam had served in both WW1, in which he won the Victoria Cross, and WW2 they decided to hold a banquet to honour him. Read more
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17 Dec. 2018
in GeneralThe Organ Project wins National Lottery support
St Mary’s Church, Portsea, has received initial National Lottery support for The Organ Project, it was announced today. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project focuses activities around the church’s grand pipe organ, with aims to restore, interpret and celebrate its awe-inspiring Victorian heritage. Read more
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13 Dec. 2018
in GeneralLottery cash boost for Newport Minster
Newport Minster has secured lottery funding towards the final phase of its redevelopment Read more
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6 Dec. 2018
New timetable for parish reorganisation plans
The timetable to decide potential plans for parish reorganisation has been changed - because of the amount of feedback our diocese has received Read more
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6 Dec. 2018
in SchoolsAladdin Musical Extravaganza!
Pupils from Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy kicked off the festive season with three spectacular performances of Disney’s Aladdin JR. the Musical at Ferneham Hall. Read more
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4 Dec. 2018
“I feared God until I discovered his grace”
Ugonna Nkwunonwo grew up in a strict Christian household where grace was never talked about. The Nigerian academic experienced God’s grace and mercy before moving to the UK with his family. Read more
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23 Nov. 2018
in GeneralWorshippers raise £26,000 to help vulnerable people
Worshippers across the diocese dug into their pockets or held fundraising events to support charities helping asylum seekers and refugees - both locally and across the world. The £26,000 was shared out between five different charities, who were presented with their cheques by the bishop Read more