News Stories
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23 Nov. 2011
in GeneralVicar plays shepherd in Live Nativity
NORMALLY he’d be delivering the sermon or introducing the carols. But the vicar of Liphook and Bramshott will pretend to be a shepherd for his parish’s Nativity experience. Read more
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17 Nov. 2011
in GeneralPortsmouth says 'yes' to women bishops
OUR diocese has said 'yes' in a vote that helps pave the way for the first women to become bishops in the Church of England Read more
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16 Nov. 2011
in GeneralSale of property could provide new village facilities
Money from the sale of two church-owned properties in Bonchurch could be used to provide enhanced facilities inside the parish church. Read more
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30 Oct. 2011
Conference inspires us to make a difference in the world
Our Diocesan Conference inspired us to make a difference in this world. Among the speakers were Mark Russell, Graeme Codrington and Diederick Santer. Read more
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28 Sept. 2011
in GeneralBishop announces acting archdeacon
The Bishop of Portsmouth today (Sept 28) announced the appointment of the Rev Karen Schmidt as acting Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight. Read more
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16 Sept. 2011
in GeneralHelping out neighbours in need
HELPING out people in need – that’s what these volunteers feel is part of their Christian duty. Read more
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16 Sept. 2011
in GeneralEntire school among hundreds invited back to church
AN entire school has been invited to Sunday worship as part of this year’s Back to Church Sunday. Read more
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11 July 2011
in GeneralIsland Archdeacon leaves to take up new challenge in Swindon
THE Venerable Caroline Baston, Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, is to take up an exciting new post in the autumn Read more
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29 June 2011
in GeneralWalkers to celebrate arrival of Christianity
ISLANDERS are being urged to join a pilgrimage to mark the 1,350th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on the Isle of Wight. Read more
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27 June 2011
in GeneralNew church could serve city centre
TWO parishes serving the inner-city of Portsmouth have voted to radically re-think the way they serve their neighbourhoods. Read more