News Stories
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1 Dec. 2021
in GeneralMessage from chair of Safeguarding Advisory Panel
Here's a message from Kerry Young, who now chairs our Diocesan Advisory Safeguarding Panel Read more
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23 Nov. 2021
in GeneralChurch hides ‘baby Jesus rocks’ ahead of Christmas
Those living around the Crookhorn area are being invited to search for small rocks, hidden by churchgoers, that will help to tell the story of Christmas. These ‘baby Jesus rocks’ are small rocks with characters painted onto them, which have been placed in various parts of the community for you to find. Read more
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22 Nov. 2021
in GeneralPortsmouth Cathedral at the heart of Christmas this festive season
In 2020, many experienced a Christmas where so many of the ways we traditionally mark the season were denied. This year, Portsmouth Cathedral welcomes all to celebrate this extraordinary time of the year, from heart-warming events to traditional carol services. Read more
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29 Oct. 2021
in GeneralPoppy display outside historic church marks Remembrance
Worshippers and visitors to a historic church will recall 100 years of the British Legion Poppy Appeal, and the contribution given by animals to the Armed Forces in wartime, with a commemorative exhibition. The two-week event takes place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Chalton, near Clanfield. Read more
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9 Oct. 2021
in GeneralOur new bishop tours the diocese
On the day he was announced as the tenth Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost toured our diocese, meeting worshippers, community leaders and young people. He outlined his priorities, was prayed for by others and listened to some of the issues our communities face. Read more
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8 Oct. 2021
in GeneralNew Bishop of Portsmouth is announced
The tenth Bishop of Portsmouth will be the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, who is currently Dean of York Minster. Downing Street today announced this news on behalf of HM the Queen. He will succeed the Rt Rev Christopher Foster, who retired earlier this year.
He will spend today touring the diocese, meeting churchgoers, community leaders and church school staff and students. He'll spend time at Portsmouth Cathedral, Newport Minster and St Peter's, Petersfield, in prayer as he takes on this responsibility.
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5 Oct. 2021
in GeneralNew chaplain to older people to be commissioned
The diocese’s first ‘Anna Chaplain’ is to be commissioned this Sunday, to work with older people in West Wight. Anne Powell will take on this role after she is commissioned by her vicar, the Rev Leisa Potter, at All Saints Church, Freshwater, on October 10. Read more
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4 Oct. 2021
in GeneralChurch’s outreach to vulnerable marks 15 years
Friday Fridge, based at St Jude’s Church, Southsea, initially offered a spiritual chill-out to those leaving pubs and clubs in Southsea late on Friday nights. It has now evolved into an outreach to the most vulnerable in the local community, with those who are homeless, or are on the margins of society, turning up each week for food and hot drinks.
Over the pandemic, the drop-in cafe became a takeaway service only. To mark its 15th birthday it will revert back to being a drop-in cafe. The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth will officially re-open the Fridge as a cafe on Friday 8th October. Read more -
27 Sept. 2021
in GeneralNew parish centre planned to serve community
Worshippers at St Mary’s Church in Alverstoke have unveiled the design of their new parish centre, which will aim to serve the community. The new design was unveiled at a launch weekend, which included the launch of fundraising to pay for the remaining cost of the centre. It ultimately aims to be a venue for groups across Gosport and beyond to use to help create community. Read more
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21 Sept. 2021
in GeneralBasic healthy food on offer via Cosham Larder project
The Cosham Larder is run by local churchgoers and provides basic, healthy food to people living in Cosham, Wymering and Paulsgrove. Read more