Pompey Chimes 2017
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 2017 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 2017/January 2018
You're welcome! Christians club together to buy home for Syrian refugees - page 1
Royal tribute to our Navy women - page 2
Africa trip is eye-opener for Ryde School pupils - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Pews packed for Christmas treats - page 5
Huge gift for new Hayling annexe - page 7
We're helping Syrian refugee families - pages 8-9
My Faith: I've trusted God for all my 91 years - page 12
Unsung hero: Drivers deliver papers to keep us informed - page 13
November 2017
Royal visitor to mark centenary of women in the Royal Navy - page 1
Islanders enjoy fundraising walk and cycle - page 2
Families flock to city toddlers' group - page 3
Practical tips to help churches to grow - page 5
Delegates tackle issue of modern slavery - page 7
Our newest congregation is launched - pages 8-9
My Faith: Terminal cancer is not going to stop me - page 12
Unsung hero: Ten years matching clients to volunteers - page 13
October 2017
Homeless can sleep in our churches - page 1
Joint church will mark its 50 years - page 2
Moving on after 11 years of service - page 3
Pre-school will be serving our local families - page 5
Group teaching cooking skills in church - page 7
Formal prayer as bishop visits city's biggest mosque - pages 8-9
My Faith: Reading the Bible sparked my belief - page 12
Unsung hero: She's run this club for more than 25 years - page 13
September 2017
Help others know that God can heal - page 1
'Don't stop' plea to Street Pastors - page 2
Open-air play is a creative triumph - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Married twice in the same church! - page 5
Prayer Spaces in Schools excites pupils - page 7
Schools inspired by our creative sheep project - pages 8-9
Heritage project launched in style - page 10
My Faith: Musician felt call to the pulpit - page 12
Unsung hero: Dynamic due running two island churches - page 13
July 2017
We will relaunch our local church - page 1
New team with a vision for the Bay - page 2
New mission officer's target is twice as many disciples - page 3
News from the Pews/the School Report - page 4
Families fill nave at toddler group - page 5
We'll help city groups to care - page 7
Creative prayer lit up Thy Kingdom Come - pages 8-9
My Faith: Helping others to worship for 50 years - page 12
Unsung Hero: The Handyman who fixes things for others - page 13
June 2017
City's newest church is growing fast - page 1
Parishes will put strategy to work - page 2
Ordinations 2017: Stepping into the spotlight as ministers - page 3
Honours for 10 faithful stalwarts - page 5
Walking where Jesus walked - page 7
Safeguarding: how we keep the most vulnerable safe - pages 8-9
My Faith: I confessed faith on Ghanaian trip - page 12
Unsung hero: The man who knows where everything is - page 13
May 2017
Let's inspire pupils into real prayer - page 1
Retiring after 38 years of ministry - page 2
Bishop's mosque visit after attack - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Easter eggs help needy families - page 5
Pupils get new room for prayer - page 7
Where are they now: the C of E leaders nurtured in our diocese - pages 8-9
My Faith: God's call came as I felt broken - page 12
Unsung hero: How Lizzie helped youth work to thrive - page 13
April 2017
New church launched in Bordon: we'll be here to serve - page 1
Diocesan Synod: we heard how to help most needy - page 2
Joint C of E and Catholic trust could run Isle of Wight academies - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Ewe Matter: Pupils thrilled as sheep delivered - page 5
Couple mark 73 years together - page 7
Improving homes boosts clergy morale - pages 8-9
My Faith: 'It's my privilege to serve others', says Police and Crime Commissioner - page 12
Unsung Hero: 'An exceptional Christian and loving friend' - page 13
March 2017
'Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done' - page 1
Ghanaian bishop had visa refused - page 2
New website will add digital clout - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Is God calling you into ministry? - page 5
Readers enjoy a Dr Who experience - page 7
Our man in Parliament gives a faith perspective to debates - page 8-9
My Faith: We can encounter the divine in music - page 12
Unsung hero: Organ music can fill church with worship - page 13
February 2017
Lent Appeal: You can help stop trafficking horror - page 1
Bake-off battle for all ages on Hayling - page 2
New Harbour Church coffee shop will create jobs - page 3
News from the Pews/School Report - page 4
Christmas 2016: We shared what Christmas means - page 5
New Ghanaian bishop in week-long visit - page 7
The Roberts Centre: 30 years of helping need families - pages 8-9
My Faith: God guided us to work with Asians - page 12
Unsung Hero: These flower arrangements speak of God - page 13