News Stories
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23 Sept. 2021
Clergy and laity consider vision at conferences
Our clergy and laity considered our diocesan vision and strategy at conferences held on the mainland and the Isle of Wight. It was a chance for them to all gather together for the first time in around 18 months, and to be open and honest about their feelings relating to the way forward. Bishop Rob led the day, which included input from those in our parishes. Read more
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24 Aug. 2021
Families at heart of relaunch of Gosport church
Dozens of families will be at the heart of the relaunch of a Gosport church. Christ Church in Stoke Road, Gosport, will launch with a new team inside a refurbished building in the week from September 6-12. The launch week includes a spectacular show for schoolchildren, civic reception, gig night, fun day and a launch service. Read more
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29 July 2021
Church for seniors that meets in a pub
It might not look like a church, but these older people meet in a pub for their regular dose of teaching about faith, fellowship and spirituality. 'Oasis' is the name given to this Fresh Expression of Church which is part of St Mary Magdalen Sheet. It was launched four years ago to reach those who might not ordinarily attend regular church services Read more
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29 June 2021
Transformed church opens cafe and soft play area
St Margaret’s Church in Southsea has been celebrating a radical transformation that has seen it open a cafe and soft play area, alongside its existing community shop and Foodbank. It has been an amazing journey for the building, which was almost beyond repair in 2015. But the vision of a small team from St Jude’s Church to make St Margaret’s into a thriving hub for the local community has attracted funding, volunteers and worshippers Read more
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21 May 2021
Families connect God and nature in Wild Church
Families gathered in the churchyard at St James Church, Emsworth, for the first ever meeting of 'Wild Church'. This is a way of connecting nature with spirituality in a family-friendly way. It's going to be happening each month from now on. Read more
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2 May 2021
Team for North Gosport completed by double licensing
The licensing of the Rev Samantha Martell and the Rev Jude Greenfield as team vicars of Gosport North has completed the team to run this new parish. They were licensed together at St Mary the Virgin, Rowner, by the acting Archdeacon of the Meon Read more
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22 Jan. 2021
Restructure of diocesan central staff announced
We have restructured our central staff team to continue to provide support to parishes and schools in future. This re-shaping has involved reviewing and changing job descriptions for most of the team, and sadly some redundancies too. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted diocesan finances, as has been the case for our parishes, and therefore we have had to review and reduce our expenditure. Those staff changes have now been announced Read more
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22 May 2020
Portsmouth’s largest church launches new church plant
Harbour Church in Portsmouth is preparing to launch a brand new daughter church in Cardiff. They’ll send a team to Wales to start up ‘Citizen Church’ from September. Read more
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10 Jan. 2020
New space for workers created inside church
St Luke’s Church in Southsea has created a space inside its church building for lone workers and those who are self-employed to use as a base for their work. The Host Space is created every Monday morning and cleared away again on a Friday afternoon. Those who work there are encouraged to engage with spiritual activities and with those working alongside them. Read more
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9 Oct. 2019
Leaders learn about pioneering and church planting
Clergy and lay leaders met in Liphook to hear more about how to plant new churches and engage in pioneering at our Reach Conference. They heard from those who have already planted churches and engaged in pioneer ministry from our diocese. Read more