News Stories
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8 April 2020
in GeneralNew Director for Portsmouth Pathway
Our diocese and Ripon College, Cuddesdon, have announced a new Director of Portsmouth Pathway, their unique centre for training clergy and lay ministers alongside each other. The Rev Dr Richard Wyld, currently bishop's chaplain, will take on the new role Read more
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2 April 2020
in GeneralSeven ways your church can do things differently during coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted our churches to do things in different ways as church buildings remain closed and gatherings are not allowed. How might we pray, worship and care for our local communities in different ways - some of which might continue when we go back to 'normal'. Read more
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23 March 2020
in GeneralPortsmouth MP praises churches’ response to outbreak
Our churches have been feeding the homeless and vulnerable, live-streaming their services and handing out flowers for Mothering Sunday as part of their response to the coronavirus outbreak. Their efforts have been praised by a local MP. Read more
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17 March 2020
in GeneralChurch services on hold – but our churches remain open
The coronavirus outbreak has meant that public worship has been suspended in our churches – but many of our church buildings remain open for individual prayer during the day. Read more
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5 March 2020
in GeneralNeedy families will be given Easter eggs
Generous worshippers will donate hundreds of chocolate Easter eggs to help disadvantaged families to enjoy their Easter celebrations Read more
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4 March 2020
in GeneralMayor’s presentation to three Gosport clergy
The Mayor of Gosport made a presentation to three clergy in Gosport for their work in the local community over the years Read more
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2 March 2020
in GeneralIsland priest to be new Archdeacon of Cleveland
The Rev Dr Amanda Bloor, priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge, is to be the new Archdeacon of Cleveland, it was announced today by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu. Read more
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27 Feb. 2020
in GeneralChurch’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 GeneralFocus 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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18 Feb. 2020
in GeneralWarblington worshippers mark Becket anniversary
Worshippers at St Thomas a Becket Church, Warblington, will mark the 850th anniversary of his martyrdom with a series of events throughout 2020 Read more