News Stories
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27 June 2023
New priest is the happiest she’s ever been
Newly-ordained priest the Rev Amanda Sim used to think that Christians were weird. Now she’s the one leading church services as a newly-ordained priest. She originally came to faith because her son joined the cathedral choir. She was blown away by the worship and experienced God’s presence. She can now see that her entire life was leading up to her current role. Read more
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25 June 2023
in GeneralBishop appoints new parish priest for Locks Heath
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Luiz Lima as the new priest-in-charge of St John’s Church, Locks Heath. Luiz, who is a football-loving Brazilian, is currently the vicar of two churches in Worksop. He will be licensed by the bishop in September. Read more
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22 June 2023
in GeneralSt Luke’s Southsea unveils plans for a new look
Architects’ plans to revamp St Luke’s Church in Southsea have been given planning permission. The plans include revamping the exterior of the church, creating a cafe in the church hall and making better use of the garden space. Work may now happen over the next few years. Read more
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21 June 2023
Teacher left the classroom to follow a new calling
Buffy Langdown had been a teacher for 24 years when she decided to step down and consider a future in ordained ministry. Now she’ll be one of six people ordained as deacons in our cathedral on June 24. Read more
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19 June 2023
in GeneralCommunity acting group are searching for Jesus
Could you be the person to play Jesus in a community play taking place this summer? Havant Passion Play are looking for someone who could take o the leading part in their production, which will be staged in Staunton County Park this August. Read more
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18 June 2023
in GeneralNew Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean announced
Bishop Jonathan has announced that the Rev Harriet Neale-Stevens has been appointed as Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean of Portsmouth Cathedral. Read more
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16 June 2023
Connecting with God through nature and sausage butties
St James’ Church, Emsworth, provides alternative worship spaces for children and families using their church gardens and cooked breakfasts. Read more
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31 May 2023
MY FAITH: Summer trip inspired me to become a disciple
She was already a churchgoer, but Alicia Lea only committed herself totally to the Christian faith while on a High Tide holiday in summer 2022 Read more
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30 May 2023
Church is packed with toddlers
St Jude’s Church in Southsea hosts Little Tiddlers – a baby and toddler group that echoes the thinking of the national C of E’s Growing Faith movement Read more
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28 May 2023
in GeneralBishop appoints new priest for Cowplain
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Chris Spencer to be the new priest-in-charge of St Wilfrid’s Church, Cowplain. He’s currently working in parishes around the Rhyl area of North Wales, and will be licensed to his new post in September. Read more