News Stories
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28 Jan. 2016
in GeneralWorshippers celebrate launch of new Isle of Wight deanery
More than 300 Christians from Island parishes celebrated the official launch of the new Isle of Wight Deanery together. Read more
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20 Jan. 2016
in GeneralBishop leads thanksgiving for faithful worship
Bishop Christopher led the final service at St Margaret's, Eastney, after its PCC voted for closure Read more
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14 Jan. 2016
in GeneralIndependent audit praises diocese's safeguarding arrangements
AN independent audit has praised the arrangements that help to keep vulnerable people safe in the Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth. Read more
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22 Dec. 2015
New Pioneer Ministers appointed to serve communities in Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport
FOUR new pioneer ministers who will help to build new worshipping communities across the Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth have been appointed. Read more
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21 Dec. 2015
Church will use building blocks to explore Bible stories and prayer with families
A NEW fun and creative way for families to explore Bible stories using Lego and Duplo starts in Drayton in the New Year. Read more
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15 Dec. 2015
in GeneralBishop gives thanks for faithful worship as church votes to close
THE Bishop of Portsmouth helped worshippers to give thanks for more than 100 years of faithful worship - after they voted in favour of their church closing. Read more
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23 Nov. 2015
in GeneralHelp a church in Portsmouth share what Advent means on social media
HELP a church in Portsmouth share the real meaning of the season across social media this Advent. Read more
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10 Nov. 2015
in GeneralRecord-breaking £31,400 raised by churchgoers to help those struggling with physical & mental health
GENEROUS worshippers from the Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth raised a record amount via the Bishop’s Lent Appeal this year. Read more
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10 Nov. 2015
New centre to train Church of England ministers officially launched in Portsmouth
A NEW centre to train our ministers in the heart of Portsmouth has been officially launched by Bishop Christopher at a special service. Read more
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2 Nov. 2015
The couple who have fostered 66 children
LAURIE and Ethel Brokenshire have fostered 66 children and young people in the past 21 years - and they still pray for each one of them. Read more