News Stories
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19 March 2023
in GeneralNew Archdeacon of the Meon appointed
Bishop Jonathan has appointed Canon Kathryn Percival to be the new Archdeacon of the Meon, it was announced today. Kathryn, who is Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean at our cathedral, will be responsible for supporting the ministry of parishes in the Gosport, Fareham, Bishop’s Waltham and Petersfield deaneries. Read more
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14 March 2023
in GeneralRe-dedication of historic Lawrence Monument
Following its conservation, a century-old work of art monument to Dorothy Marshall Lawrence, the heiress to the Marshall and Snelgrove Department Store fortune, was re-dedicated by the Rev Canon Anthony Hulbert, at a special service held on Sunday 12th March at Andrew’s Church, Meonstoke. Read more
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13 March 2023
in GeneralVillage church honoured for its commitment to caring for animals
St Michael and All Angels, Chalton was chosen by the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals as joint winners of the Animal-Friendly Church Awards for 2022. Read more
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12 March 2023
in GeneralNew priest appointed for Sheet
The Rev Bruce Deans has been appointed as the new priest-in-charge of Sheet. Bruce, who is currently vicar of St John’s, Fareham, will have an additional deanery role, inspiring others in mission and evangelism. Read more
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12 March 2023
in GeneralNew person to lead Portsmouth’s fastest-growing church
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Lewis Dean to be the new rector of Harbour Church, based in Portsmouth. Lewis is currently a curate at Holy Trinity Church, Brompton. He’ll take over the leadership of a church that was originally launched in September 2016, and now welcomes 500 people to four services in three different locations in the city. Read more
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5 March 2023
in GeneralNew parish priest appointed for Liss
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Clare Welham to be the new priest-in-charge of Liss. Clare is currently part-time incumbent of the benefice of Ropley, Bishop’s Sutton and West Tisted. Her new role includes some responsibility for Growing Faith around the Petersfield deanery. Read more
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2 March 2023
in GeneralLarder expands to include church building
Bishop Jonathan has opened a Little Larder based at St Philip’s Church, Cosham. This aims to provide fresh, affordable food to those who live at the far end of the Highbury Estate. It’s an offshoot of the original Cosham Larder, which began two years ago. The bishop’s visit came as the parish celebrated its second birthday. Read more
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1 March 2023
in GeneralActors to stage musical telling life of Jesus
Worshippers from four parishes and children from a local school are working together to stage a musical that will tell the story of Jesus’s life, death and resurrection. ‘The Miracle’ will be performed at St John’s Church, Locks Heath, over the weekend before Holy Week. Among the actors is Paul Wren, who says he’ll definitely be relying on God as he performs as Jesus. Read more
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21 Feb. 2023
in GeneralVicar hosts Ukrainian refugees as our diocese relaunches appeal
Hayling Island vicar Jenny Gaffin is hosting two Ukrainian refugee families in her vicarage as part of our diocese’s scheme to offer hospitality to refugees fleeing the conflict there. She’s hosting Anna and Katya in her own home, just as worshippers from across our diocese have opened their homes to Ukrainians since the invasion 12 months ago. We’re now relaunching our appeal for hosts and hope to have spaces for another 100 refugees by Easter. Read more
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18 Feb. 2023
in GeneralDiscussing the big issues over pizza and a pint
Harbour Church runs regular Alpha Courses, sometimes in one of the local pubs. Students and other young adults are invited to discuss the big issues about life and faith over pizza and a pint. Holding a course introducing them to the basics of faith in a place where they already feel comfortable makes a real difference. Read more