News Stories
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25 June 2019
Cancer catapulted me into the unknown
A diagnosis of cancer changed everything for Erica Wilkie – including an unexpected chance to respond to God’s call to become ordained Read more
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2 April 2019
Bishop honours faithful worshippers with award
Eleven stalwarts from parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were presented with St Thomas Awards for their service to their churches and local communities. Read more
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18 Feb. 2019
“Singing is a natural part of my faith”
Nell Wycherley was born in Barbados and ended up singing in New York’s Carnegie Hall. Now she’s a lay minister in St Mary’s Church, Portchester – but she hasn’t stopped singing. Read more
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12 Feb. 2019
“I’ve learnt from God by spending six months in Ghana”
Teenager Sophie Carabott is spending six months in Ghana, working alongside the Bishop of Ho and in a local school. She’s learning so much from God in this way. 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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3 Sept. 2018
My artwork has helped to spread the gospel
Eira Goldsworthy has been illustrating children’s books and designing artwork for 35 years. Now she wants other Christian artists to come forward to continue the work of spreading the gospel Read more
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25 June 2018
Cancer won’t stop me getting ordained this weekend
Jeannette Hayward will be one of nine people being ordained as deacons this weekend - even though she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer Read more
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1 May 2018
Worshippers honoured for their service to church and community
Fifteen long-serving worshippers were honoured by Bishop Christopher for their service to their church and community Read more
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11 April 2018
Australia placement was part of my ordination training
Sorrel Wood, who is training to be a vicar at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, in Oxford, spent time on placement in Australia Read more
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5 Dec. 2017
I’ve trusted God for all my 91 years
Joan Livingstone has led a full life, including bereavement, poverty and even imprisonment abroad. But the common thread has involved putting her faith into action by helping others Read more