Stories of faith
We love to tell stories about how God has influenced and transformed lives of individuals in our diocese. It encourages us to see God at work to restore relationships, intervene in difficult situations and inspire us to make a difference in our world. Here are just some of the recent stories we've been sharing about the difference God has made in these lives:
Faith stories
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8 June 2020
94-year-old embarks on long distance fundraising challenge
Inspired by the extraordinary fundraising accomplishments of Captain Tom Moore, 94-year-old Canon John Harwood is ... read more
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9 March 2020
“I learnt to trust God more on African trip”
Liz Quinn went to Ghana for her placement, as part of her training to become ... read more
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16 January 2020
Island worshipper writes biography of Bishop David Sheppard
Isle of Wight worshipper Andrew Bradstock has written the biography of one of the highest-profile ... read more
Are you from one of the churches in our diocese? Do you have a faith story to tell?
Why not tell us all about it and we can share it with others.Contact us here
Exploring faith
Many of the parish churches in our diocese run regular Alpha courses, designed to provide an opportunity to explore questions of faith and the meaning of life. No Pressure // No Follow up // No Charge.
You may be surprised to know that a staggering 27 million people worldwide have now attended an Alpha course. Alpha is for anyone to explore the Christian faith, no matter what their background or beliefs, and is currently running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations across the globe.
Typically, Alpha has ten sessions over ten weeks. The evenings start with a dinner, and include a short presentation on the Christian faith and a chance to discuss the talk. There is also a day away mid-way through Alpha with a chance to get to know those in your group better, learn more about Christianity and enjoy food, fun activities and even some homegrown entertainment.
Check out the Alpha courses currently running in the diocese, or visit the Alpha website to find one near you.
