News Stories
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28 May 2023
in GeneralPriest takes charge of two Fareham churches
Bishop Jonathan has announced that the new priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity and St Columba churches in Fareham will be the Rev Dr Sam Cullen. She is currently associate priest at St Mary’s parish in Portsmouth. Read more
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25 May 2023
in GeneralBeloved priest retires after over fifty years in ministry
Rev Anthony Smyth, a beloved figure in the ministry, has retired after a remarkable career spanning several decades. The final service to honour his dedicated service took place on Sunday 14th May. Read more
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21 May 2023
in GeneralNew team rector for South Gosport
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Ray Driscoll to be team rector of Gosport South. He’ll lead the staff, volunteers and congregations at Holy Trinity Church, Christ Church and St John’s, Forton. The parish was only created in the past few years, but already its congregations and community engagement has grown. Ray steps up from being team vicar to his new role. Read more
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9 May 2023
in GeneralFirst lay chaplain to Mayor of Winchester
Stephen Campion, a Licensed Lay Minister, has made history by becoming the first lay person to serve as the chaplain to the Mayor of Winchester. The appointment is largely ceremonial, involving attending civic events and offering prayers before council meetings. However, it also involves providing the mayor with spiritual support and guidance when required. Read more
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8 May 2023
in GeneralChurches host services and parties to celebrate the Coronation
Our churches have hosted a series of special services, community picnics, street parties and opportunities to serve others, to mark the Coronation weekend. Read more
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7 May 2023
in GeneralBishop appoints his new chaplain
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Amanda Collinson to be his new chaplain. Amanda is currently priest-in-charge of Northwood and Gurnard on the Isle of Wight and will start her new role after the summer Read more
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25 April 2023
in GeneralChurches gear up for Coronation weekend
Worshippers are preparing to host civic services, picnics, music concerts and community events as they celebrate the Coronation of HM the King. Read more
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13 April 2023
in GeneralNew church hall will serve the community
A new church hall adjoining St Nicholas Church in North End will serve the local community. Plans for the modern hall and garden space next to the church will be unveiled at an Open Day to be held on April 29. If approved, it will be linked to the church itself via a covered walkway and powered by an array of solar panels. Worshippers will showcase their plans, which include a large hall, small meeting room, disabled toilets, kitchen and an open space outside featuring a pizza oven. Read more
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10 April 2023
in GeneralGosport church provides hot meals for those in need
Dozens of Gosport families have been helped by a project that offers a two-course hot meal to those in need. Christ Church, Gosport, are running the Kitchen Table each Monday. They create a nutritious meal from ingredients that supermarkets are unable to sell, including a vegan option and pudding. For Jessica West and her nine-year-old son, it has been a godsend. Read more
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5 April 2023
in GeneralKind residents donate Easter eggs for families in need
Kind worshippers, businesses and community groups have donated 750 Easter eggs to help families who are in need. The chocolate eggs will be handed out to parents who might not otherwise be able to afford to buy them for their children. The appeal was co-ordinated by St Mary’s Church in Fratton, who handed over the eggs this week to staff from the Roberts Centre in Landport to distribute. Read more