Diocese of Portsmouth
The Church of England

Events

April May

  • 3 May 2025
    in Spirituality

    Gosport Healing Hub

    If life is difficult or you have physical pain of some sort come and meet people who have been trained to listen well and pray safely. Read more

  • 4 May 2025
    in Worship

    Celebrating Baptism

    Bring memories of baptisms/christenings in your family. Celebrate everyone who has been baptised/christened at All Saints Steep or elsewhere. Explore the record of your baptism, and learn about being baptised. Read more

  • 4 May 2025
    in Worship

    VE Day 80th anniversary service

    Service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with Bishop Jonathan, the Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight and invited guests Read more

  • 4 May 2025
    in Worship

    Taizé Service

    Taizé-style worship offers an opportunity for peace and quiet, for stillness and reassurance. Read more

  • 6 May 2025
    in Training

    WEBINAR: Conflict resolution

    Join us for the first in a series of monthly webinars for clergy and Readers.

    To begin, Christian leader John Swindell examines the issues of conflict resolution and reconciliation in a parish context Read more

  • 7 May 2025
    in Training

    Rural learning lunchtimes

    Join with other rural practitioners to learn, listen and refresh over a series of three online sessions at lunchtime. Each session presents an expert in conversation, a chance for discussion, an opportunity for prayer and reflection, and time for questions. Read more

  • 7 May 2025
    in Environment

    Webinar: Let there be (LED) light!

    Lighting specialist David Burch joins us to explore LED lighting, which has exploded in popularity in recent years. How much energy will they really save? When will we need to change bulbs, or whole light fittings? There will also be a chance to consider other energy savings measures useful in our churches. Read more

  • 9 May 2025
    in Children and Young People

    High Tide youth service

    High Tide is where church youth groups from all denominations join forces for the evening. Join others aged 11-18 for an evening of games, worship, teaching and discussion – as well as the chance of a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Read more

  • 14 May 2025
    in Social

    Memory Café

    A comfortable, supportive environment where people looking to meet with others and those with dementia and their caregivers are welcome and can socialise, build support networks and enjoy friendly activities together. Read more

  • 15 May 2025
    in Safeguarding

    Safeguarding Leadership Training SGL/063

    This programme is designed for people who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the church body concerned. The course provides an opportunity to develop your safeguarding skill set, reflect on the safeguarding culture in your own setting and identify potential areas for development. Read more

  • 17 May 2025
    in Social

    Play: The Beloved Son

    From the creators of the acclaimed Mr Darwin’s Tree and Fire from Heaven comes a remarkable new play The Beloved Son. Read more

  • 19 May 2025
    in Training

    Spiritual Exercises for the 21st Century

    This online course opens up the transformative impact of Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises. By reviewing Ignatius’s insights into the life of the spirit and exploring the movements of each of the Four Weeks of the Exercises, we will derive new practical approaches to the Exercises for our complex world today. Read more

  • 21 May 2025
    in Training

    Sustaining Wellbeing in Ministry

    Those in ministry face a range of challenges to their wellbeing and increasing numbers of people in these complex and key roles are finding them to be unsustainable. While individual choices might strengthen resilience, a deeper understanding of the systemic issues which threaten the wellbeing of those in ministry is needed. What might really help support and sustain wellbeing beyond the individual level? This online workshop will explore the heart of these challenges, offering theological reflection, tools and models to explore preventative factors and risks. We will aim to aid self-reflection and identify key priorities, looking at systemic factors specific to ministry while also seeking to empower individuals to make helpful choices. Read more

  • 27 May 2025
    in Safeguarding

    Spiritual Abuse Training: Basic Awareness SABA/008

    What is Spiritual Abuse? How to recognise it. Understanding impact. What to do if you have a concern. Read more

  • 29 May 2025
    in Spirituality

    TKC: Fareham Deanery

    Thy Kingdom Come prayer events taking place across the deanery of Fareham. Read more

  • 30 May 2025
    in Social

    Talk by the British Society for the Turin Shroud

    The British Society for the Turin Shroud will be giving a talk in the church on the latest scientific discoveries of the shroud, using a full sized replica. Read more