News Stories
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6 Jan. 2023
in EnvironmentTrees planted outside Portsmouth church
Worshippers at Church of the Resurrection, Farlington, planted trees outside their building as one way of showing their commitment to the environment. The leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, joined them to plant the first tree. Read more
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18 May 2022
in EnvironmentFocus on environment prompts Eco Church award
Portsmouth churchgoers are celebrating after being given an Eco Church award, to mark their commitment to the environment. St Mary's Church, Fratton, has put green issues at the forefront of their agenda, installing bike racks, buying an eCargo bike, and hosting events with an environmental theme. Read more
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27 Feb. 2020
in EnvironmentChurch’s solar panels are paying dividends
St Peter’s Church in Petersfield is helping to conserve resources on God’s planet, and saving money, after installing 27 solar panels on their roof. It’s not the only thing they’ve been doing to help save the environment. Read more
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24 Feb. 2020
in EnvironmentFocus for Lent will be on combating climate change
Worshippers across our diocese will be focussing on combating climate change during Lent 2020. They’ll be reflecting on their care of God’s planet, praying for it, taking practical action to conserve the world, and donating to charities involved with environmental issues. Read more
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12 Nov. 2018
in EnvironmentLiss Tree Planting for Remembrance 100
On Wednesday 7th November the Community at Liss got together to plant a tree in the Millennium Memorial Garden at the local Newman Collard Trust playing fields. Read more
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15 Oct. 2018
in EnvironmentPortsmouth Cathedral installs new solar panels
Portsmouth Cathedral has teamed up with Portsmouth City Council's energy services team to put a 6.6kW solar array on Cathedral House in St Thomas's Street, Old Portsmouth. Read more
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4 Oct. 2018
in EnvironmentWhitwell Parish Church awarded National Lottery support
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Rhadegund, Whitwell, has received a large National Lottery grant for essential conservation work. Read more