News Stories
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6 June 2022
in GeneralChurches celebrate Jubilee with worship, parties and fun days
Churches around our diocese marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with celebrations of all kinds. There were services of thanksgiving, flower festivals, fun days, fairs and street parties - all to mark the historic achievement by HM the Queen who has been our monarch since 1952. Read more
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30 May 2022
in GeneralJubilee concert is a riot of creativity
Refugees and asylum seekers were among the performers at a concert to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in St Luke’s Church, Southsea. Many of them were from the Refugee Hub, run by Portsmouth City of Sanctuary in the church every Monday morning. The concert included music, poetry, dancing and drumming, in a riot of colour and creativity. Read more
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20 May 2022
in GeneralChurches prepare to mark Queen’s historic achievement
Our churches are throwing parties, hosting services and organising special events to mark 70 years since HM the Queen became our sovereign. The events are taking place before, during and after the four-day Bank Holiday weekend. Read more
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28 April 2022
in GeneralFirst host to be linked with Ukrainian refugees
More than 70 people across our diocese have offered to host Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict that has seen homes and livelihoods destroyed. The first of our hosts to be linked with a Ukrainian family is Judy Walker. She talks about her motivation for offering rooms within her house to those who are desperate for safety. Read more
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21 April 2022
in GeneralChurch hosts refugee hub helping those in need
Portsmouth City of Sanctuary runs a weekly Refugee Hub at St Luke’s Church, Southsea, helping those who have come to the UK, fleeing conflict and persecution. Each Monday morning, they help with support and advice in the church hall. Read more
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11 April 2022
in GeneralHundreds of Easter eggs donated for families in need
More than 600 Easter eggs and some gardening equipment has been donated to help vulnerable and needy families from local charities. Kind-hearted members of our churches and communities - plus councillors from Portsmouth City Council - donated as part of a Lent appeal run by St Mary's Church, Fratton Read more
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5 April 2022
in GeneralNew safeguarding manager Emily Hassan is appointed
Our new diocesan safeguarding manager Emily Hassan introduces herself Read more
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4 April 2022
in GeneralMemorial stone dedicated to recall wartime sacrifice
A new memorial stone has been dedicated on the South Downs Way to recall the sacrifice made by 33 servicemen in the Second World War as they prepared for D-Day. Former and serving military personnel, as well as civic dignitaries and guests, attended the dedication service near Warnford, at which the names of those who died were read out. Read more
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1 April 2022
in GeneralChurchgoers to welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes
Churchgoers across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will invite refugees from Ukraine to live alongside them. We’re launching a drive to find 50 individuals or families who can host refugees fleeing from the horrific conflict in Ukraine. We’re working with the charity Citizens UK, who can help to link us with refugees in Ukraine, Poland and Moldova. Read more
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12 March 2022
in GeneralYoung people take centre stage at bishop’s installation
Children and young people took centre stage as the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost was installed as the tenth Bishop of Portsmouth in a colourful and enthralling service in our cathedral. Three separate choirs led worship, while secondary school students led Bishop Jonathan in and out of the cathedral, and presented him with his robes and episcopal insignia. It was a joyful occasion, with around 500 members of our churches, community, civic dignitaries and guests attending. Read more