News Stories
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20 Dec. 2018
in GeneralIlluminated stars light up church buildings for Christmas
Worshippers have mounted illuminated stars onto the side of their church buildings as part of the national Church’s #FollowTheStar campaign Read more
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20 Dec. 2018
in GeneralRemembering loved ones at Christmas
One of the ways Portsmouth Cathedral is helping families this Christmas is through ‘Christmas Stars’, where a visitor can pick up a star ornament and write a message in memory of a loved one. Read more
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19 Dec. 2018
in GeneralChurches will help the homeless and lonely this Christmas
Worshippers from our churches will cook Christmas Day lunches for those who are lonely and offer help to the homeless as they celebrate Christmas Read more
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17 Dec. 2018
in GeneralThe Organ Project wins National Lottery support
St Mary’s Church, Portsea, has received initial National Lottery support for The Organ Project, it was announced today. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project focuses activities around the church’s grand pipe organ, with aims to restore, interpret and celebrate its awe-inspiring Victorian heritage. Read more
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13 Dec. 2018
in GeneralLottery cash boost for Newport Minster
Newport Minster has secured lottery funding towards the final phase of its redevelopment Read more
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23 Nov. 2018
in GeneralWorshippers raise £26,000 to help vulnerable people
Worshippers across the diocese dug into their pockets or held fundraising events to support charities helping asylum seekers and refugees - both locally and across the world. The £26,000 was shared out between five different charities, who were presented with their cheques by the bishop Read more
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22 Nov. 2018
in GeneralConsecration of altar at Langrish Church
St John the Evangelist church in Langrish welcomed Bishop Christopher to the consecration of the altar at a service attended by 60 of the local congregation. Read more
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18 Nov. 2018
in GeneralBishop announces new Dean of Portsmouth
Bishop Christopher has announced that the new Dean of Portsmouth will be Canon Dr Anthony Cane, currently Chancellor at Chichester Cathedral. Read more
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13 Nov. 2018
in GeneralPiper leads Denmead Remembrance parade
Local uniformed groups, schoolchildren, the parish council, and other organisations joined villagers and the congregation of All Saints for a parade, led by a piper, from the Memorial Hall to the village green for a short act of Remembrance. Read more
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13 Nov. 2018
in GeneralChurch-run homeless project will expand
Churches across Portsmouth will throw open their doors to the homeless and vulnerable for two months this winter Read more