News Stories
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9 May 2025
in SchoolsPupils mark VE Day anniversary at Sarisbury Junior
Pupils from Sarisbury CofE Junior School celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day by hearing about those who fought for our nation’s freedoms. Read more
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8 May 2025
in GeneralCivic service at Havant to mark VE Day anniversary
The Mayor of Havant and Havant MP Alan Mak were among those who laid wreaths after a service to mark 80 years since VE Day. The service at St Faith’s Church commemorated 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Read more
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6 May 2025
in GeneralVeteran helps church to mark VE-Day anniversary
Bishop Jonathan, the Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, the High Sheriff and other dignitaries attended a service at Christ Church, Sandown, to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Among the congregation was 100-year-old Alec Penstone, who served in the military during the war. It’s one of several events designed to mark the 80th anniversary of VE-Day around our diocese. Read more
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23 April 2025
New minister will unveil ‘Barn Church’ this autumn
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Emma Andersen to a new role within the Meon Valley parishes. She’ll take charge of a new venture – Barn Church – which aims to offer an alternative worshipping community for those who live in the villages in this part of Hampshire Read more
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17 April 2025
in GeneralBishop urges clergy and lay ministers to combat poverty
Bishop Jonathan used his sermon at the annual Chrism Eucharist to inspire clergy and lay ministers to act to help those living in poverty. He said the work of the Church was to proclaim “good news to the poor”, which involves alleviating both spiritual and physical poverty. Read more
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16 April 2025
Bishop’s outrage over Palm Sunday attack
Bishop Jonathan has spoken of his outrage and grief after an Israeli attack on an Anglican hospital in Gaza. The missiles landed on Palm Sunday – the start of Holy Week in the Christian calendar. Read more
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15 April 2025
in GeneralHundreds of Easter eggs donated to needy families
More than 500 Easter eggs have been donated this year to help families who are struggling. The eggs were collected by churches and communities across Portsmouth and handed over to staff from the Roberts Centre in Landport, as treats for families in need. Read more
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3 April 2025
in SchoolsBreakfast Club supports island students
Hundreds of students at the Bay CofE School in Sandown are benefiting from a Breakfast Club that is being provided as part of the school's Flourish project. Pupils on the secondary site have a chance to eat in school ahead of the school day, thanks to a range of community partners and volunteers from local churches. Read more
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31 March 2025
in EnvironmentEnvironment colleagues gather in Cambridge
As Church of England environment and net zero carbon officers gathered at the British Antarctic Survey HQ in Cambridge, our diocesan officers shared on their successes in collaborative work and engagement with the Energy Footprint Tool. Read more
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31 March 2025
Professor shares how science and faith co-exist
Church, civic and community leaders heard from a university academic who is also a churchgoer about how science and faith co-exist. Professor David Bacon, who is director of the University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, and also a churchgoer and churchwarden at St Jude’s Church, Southsea, was speaking at the third Portsmouth Prayer Breakfast. Read more