News Stories
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10 Oct. 2024
in GeneralCommunications director authors manual for churches
Our diocese’s Director of Communications has written a third edition of the manual for churches to communicate more effectively. Fully revised and updated, 100 Ways To Get Your Church Noticed is now available to buy. Read more
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8 Oct. 2024
in GeneralGenerous worshippers raise £9,000 for those in need
Worshippers across our diocese have raised more than £9,000 to help those in need, across our diocese and in the Middle East. The donations and cash raised via our Bishop’s Lent Appeal has been split between Foodbanks across our diocese and those affected by the conflict in Gaza, Israel and Lebanon. Read more
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29 Sept. 2024
in GeneralInterim Director of Mission and Discipleship appointed
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Andrew Hargreaves to be our interim Director of Mission and Discipleship. Andrew used to have a role working across the diocese as mission development officer, but has most recently been working as associate leader of Harbour Church, Portsmouth. Read more
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2 Sept. 2024
in GeneralNew priest appointed for Wootton, East Cowes and Whippingham
The Rev Sandra Matthews has now been appointed as the new priest for Wootton, East Cowes and Whippingham. She returns to the island, having worked there for a while while she was an education adviser. Her vision is for a multi-generational church, where all ages are growing in faith together. Read more
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7 Aug. 2024
in GeneralBishops issue joint statement about civic unrest
The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Portsmouth have issued a statement calling for peace and unity in the wake of civic unrest around the country. They have also pledged to pray for those who feel afraid about becoming victims of violence during the current unrest Read more
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5 Aug. 2024
in GeneralHomecoming for former islander
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Karen Wilson to be the new priest-in-charge of the Haven Benefice, which includes Brading, Seaview, St Helens and Yaverland. She used to live on the Isle of Wight as a child, so this move feels like a real homecoming for her. Read more
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31 July 2024
in GeneralAnna Chaplaincy continues to grow, with commissioning service
Anna Chaplaincy in our diocese continues to grow as four new Anna Chaplains were commissioned recently at Newport Minster, enabling spiritual support to the elderly community within the parishes of Christ Church, Sandown and St John the Baptist, Niton on the Island. Read more
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23 July 2024
in GeneralNew CofE Head of Education Policy worships at the cathedral
Sarah Shreeve has been an active worshipper at our cathedral for many years and has been part of the teams that lead Pompey Sundays on a Sunday morning and the monthly evening Taizé services, and is now about to start work as the new Head of Education Policy for the Church of England. Read more
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10 July 2024
in GeneralCelebrating 150 years of Christ Church Portsdown
Christ Church Portsdown is celebrating 150 years of its current church building with a series of events, including a service led by Bishop Jonathan in September. There’s also going to be an open day on Saturday 13 July, with activities for families and a timeline showing key moments in the church’s history Read more
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3 July 2024
in GeneralBeautiful cascade of knitted flowers at St Peter’s
Titchfield Yarn Bombers have created a beautiful cascade of flowers pouring down the tower at the west door of St Peter’s Church, Titchfield. Read more