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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4 July 2024
Brother and sister are both now clergy
The Rev Jo-Anne Newton was one of those ordained deacon at a special service in ... read more
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25 June 2024
MY FAITH: “I’m glad I waited for God’s call”
Lizzie Davidson is one of 18 people who will be ordained deacon at our cathedral ... read more
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4 June 2024
Equipped for a new role as ‘the Reverend’
Tom Cooper’s call to ordained ministry came fairly quickly after his conversion to Christianity. He ... 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.
Upcoming Events
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16 September, IN: Mission
Alpha youth series connect
Church leaders, youth leaders and youth (School Years 10+) are invited to meet with the ... read more
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17 September, IN: Mission
Alpha Course, Portchester
The Alpha Course has been seen by millions of people and used in almost every ... read more
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10 October, IN: Mission
Alpha Course, Southsea
A 10-week Alpha Course to help those who are unsure about the Christian faith to ... read more
