Pompey Chimes 2016
The Pompey Chimes was our 16-page newspaper, which was distributed to 8,000 readers across our parishes and church schools each month from 2001 until 2017. It included news and features from Church of England parishes and schools across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Pages from each publication in 2016 are available below. Find copies from other years here.
In 2018, the Pompey Chimes was replaced by a quarterly magazine to serve the diocese, which you can read here. News and events will primarily be featured on our website here.
December 2016
Let's make it a special Christmas for poorest families - page 1
Bishop's plans for minster outlined - page 2
Flats honour for Bishop Kenneth - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
How we looked at future of C of E - page 5
Tranquil garden is being created - page 7
Churches line up a perfect Christmas - pages 8-9
My Faith: Here's a theatrical man with acting in his veins - page 12
Unsung hero: I love caring for these beautiful churches - page 13
November 2016
Ewe Matter project: A sheep like this is coming to your school! - page 1
Royal approval for Newport Minster plans - page 2
Island churches united in worship - page 3
Golden couples marking 50 years - page 5
Locals are stars of our Nativity - page 7
Three-day conference helps parishes plot church growth - pages 8 & 9
Ten years of Friday Fridge - page 10
My Faith: The Spitfire pilot who sang in the choir - page 12
Unsung hero: She motivates us as we clean our church - page 13
October 2016
Jobless given a fresh start in the building trade - page 1
Waterlooville service beamed across the world - page 2
Her swim helped him learn to walk - page 3
Experience God in the wilderness: alternative worship in Crookhorn - page 5
Baptism drama marks real faith for children & young people - page 7
Our newest church kicks off with party atmosphere - pages 8-9
My Faith: Eye-opening trip to Costa Rica showed me real community - page 12
Unsung Hero: The man with the figures at his fingertips - page 13
September 2016
The only way is up - our strategy is for numerical and spiritual growth - page 1
Cancer sufferer's charity sea swim - page 2
Archbishop helps us to celebrate 150 years of devotion - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Married couple to become Readers - page 5
Pupils' farewell to C of E primary schools - page 7
Good Neighbours Network: Royal tea party marks 40 years of caring - pages 8-9
Project G: So rewarding for city teenagers to help Ghanaians - page 10
My Faith: Choral singing led to a lifelong faith - page 12
Unsung hero: He's a helping hand and runs lunch club - page 13
July/August 2016
Leigh Park Nativity aims to unite community - page 1
Kay's friends run to combat cancer - page 2
We threw parties for Queen's 90th birthday - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Bible musical to raise vital funds - page 5
New era begins at C of E school as headteacher commissioned - page 7
You could be a great school governor - pages 8 and 13
ANNUAL REPORT 2016: We are committed to live, pray and serve - page 9
ANNUAL REPORT 2016: Improvements to clergy homes make a real difference to morale - pages 10-11
ANNUAL REPORT 2016: Clergy and Readers are being trained right here - page 12
My Faith: Cancer will make me a better priest - page 16
Frequently asked questions: Practical ways to help needy refugees - page 17
June 2016
Happy birthday, ma'am: churches mark Queen's 90th birthday - page 1
We will replace bishop's old car - page 2
Ordinations 2016: Drummer to be curate at new church - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Bishop honours faithful servants - page 5
Pilgrimage is a time to reflect - page 7
Pioneers forging ahead with new ideas - pages 8-9
My Faith: Bike rides helping leprosy sufferers - page 12
Frequently-asked questions: Modern ways of giving make a difference - page 13
May 2016
Street Pastors launches in Portsmouth to provide support for pupils- page 1
Keeping African planes in the air - page 2
Families treated to chocolate haul - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Royal honour for our faithful four - page 5
Faithful couple pass on library - page 7
Bellringers from across country to celebrate in our diocese - pages 8-9
My Faith: I created garden in memory of my son- page 12
Frequently-asked questions: why we give parochial fees to diocese - page 13
April 2016
Archbishop helps Sisters of Bethany to mark 150 years - page 1
Church to mark five decades - page 2
Close-up view of cathedral repairs - page 3
Joint school may become academy - page 5
Easter visit for children - page 7
Best cathedral gap year scheme in the country marks 25 years - pages 8-9
My Faith: Painting icons gave me insight into faith - page 12
Frequently-asked questions: Getting the best support from the diocese - page 13
March 2016
We're starting a new church! Harbour Church to serve students and young adults - page 1
Families flock to informal service- page 2
Course will help parish mission - page 3
Addicts get help in church group - page 5
Amazing effort helps refugees - page 7
Portsmouth Pathway: students thriving in city's training venue - pages 8-9
My Faith: Surrogate pregnancy was a way of helping our family - page 12
Frequently-asked questions: How CSR can help parishes to flourish - page 13
Explorations in mission: Mission-shaped introduction course - page 16
February 2016
We are united: Island worshipers vow to work together on God's mission - page 1
Teenagers' trip to Ghana to be life-changing - page 2
Our new pioneer ministers will forge new paths - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Zombies versus Aliens: we learnt about future of Church - page 5
Bishop's praise at final service - page 7
Island churches celebrate as joint deanery launched - pages 8-9
My Faith: Seeing the child I sponsor inspired me to do more - page 12
Frequently-asked questions: new diocesan website coming soon! - page 13
Crossing Cultures conference: help them feel welcome - page 16