News Stories
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23 May 2019
in GeneralWorshippers to mark 75 years since D-Day
Worshippers across the diocese will mark 75 years since D-Day, which hastened the end of the Second World War and led to the liberation of Europe. They'll host services, special events and concerts to commemorate the event and remember those whose lives were lost on the beaches of Normandy Read more
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23 May 2019
in GeneralRibbon to be cut to mark milestone for church annexe
The rector of Droxford, Exton, Meonstoke and Corhampton will cut a ribbon at the Droxford Country Fair to mark a milestone in the creation of a new Community Café and Heritage Centre at St Mary and All Angels Church, Droxford. Read more
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7 May 2019
in GeneralArchdeacon Joanne to become Bishop of Stepney
The Archdeacon of Portsdown, the Ven Joanne Grenfell, has been announced as the new Bishop of Stepney. She’ll be consecrated as a bishop in July and take up her new post in September Read more
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28 April 2019
in GeneralIsle of Wight villagers enjoy Passion Play
Hundreds of people watched the last few days of Jesus’s life re-enacted around an Isle of Wight village over the Easter weekend Read more
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22 April 2019
in GeneralPortsmouth vicar is appointed as Queen’s Chaplain
Canon Bob White has been appointed as an honorary chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen, it was announced today. Read more
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17 April 2019
in GeneralGenerous worshippers donate hundreds of Easter eggs
Generous worshippers have donated more than 600 Easter eggs to help vulnerable families in and around Portsmouth. The eggs were handed over to representatives of two of the charities working with those families at St Mary's Church, Fratton Read more
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10 April 2019
in GeneralTwo island churches awarded grants
Two churches on the Isle of Wight are to receive grants of £15,000 each from the National Churches' Trust Read more
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9 April 2019
in GeneralChurchgoers perform Mark’s gospel in 90 minutes
Worshippers at St Jude’s Church, Southsea, performed the whole of Mark’s gospel in 90 minutes. The team of actors, who are mostly from the church itself, rehearsed for only three day beforehand before staging the partly-improvised performance. Read more
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1 April 2019
in GeneralJoin the cast of Havant’s Passion Play 2019
Christians from churches across the Havant area will join forces to present a play telling the story of Jesus’s life this summer. And you can join the cast to help tell this timeless story. Read more
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17 March 2019
in GeneralPacked congregation sees new Dean installed
The Very Rev Anthony Cane was installed as Dean of our cathedral in a service that included formal ceremony, faithful prayer and soaring melodies. Read more