News Stories
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29 March 2021
in GeneralGenerous worshippers help families to celebrate Easter
Generous worshippers donated more than 500 Easter eggs, plus gardening equipment, to help vulnerable families this Easter. The donations were handed over to agencies who work with needy families and women who have experienced abuse. Read more
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18 March 2021
in GeneralFilm project aims to tell the story of Easter
Amateur actors and writers in the Havant area have combined to tell the story of Jesus's final week on Earth. The team behind Havant Passion Plays have created a series of films which will be shared during Holy Week called 'the Road to Easter'. Each day, a new character will tell the story of Jesus's death and resurrection from their point of view. Read more
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4 March 2021
in GeneralRoyal recognition for hospital chaplain
HRH the Duke of Cambridge has spoken to the lead chaplain of Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust to thank her for her valuable work during the Covid pandemic. Read more
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26 Feb. 2021
in GeneralNew ‘commissary bishop’ will help to lead diocese
The Area Bishop of Edmonton, the Rt Rev Rob Wickham, will help to lead our diocese when Bishop Christopher retires Read more
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11 Feb. 2021
in SchoolsBishop opens school building named after him
Bishop Christopher has opened a new school building which has been named in his honour. He formally opened the Christopher building at Charter Academy in the heart of Portsmouth - just a couple of months before his retirement Read more
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22 Jan. 2021
Restructure of diocesan central staff announced
We have restructured our central staff team to continue to provide support to parishes and schools in future. This re-shaping has involved reviewing and changing job descriptions for most of the team, and sadly some redundancies too. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted diocesan finances, as has been the case for our parishes, and therefore we have had to review and reduce our expenditure. Those staff changes have now been announced Read more
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11 Jan. 2021
in GeneralLocal cabinet maker in New Year’s Honours list
For many years, Portchester resident and member of St Mary’s Church Portchester Richard Andrews has served his community and church using his talents as a cabinet maker. Read more
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8 Jan. 2021
in GeneralNew chair for our Council for Social Responsibility
Bishop Christopher has appointed Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery as the new chair of our diocesan Council for Social Responsibility Read more
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22 Dec. 2020
in GeneralCommunity contributes to digital carol service
Those who live, work and study in Somers Town and inner-city Portsmouth contributed readings and songs to a community carol service organised by St Luke's Church, Southsea. It was premiered on Youtube, as a way of celebrating Jesus's birth during a time when it's difficult for worshippers to meet together. Read more
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13 Dec. 2020
in GeneralBishop Christopher announces his retirement
Bishop Christopher has announced his retirement as Bishop of Portsmouth. He will step down from his post in April after more than 10 years in the role. His wife, Canon Sally Davenport, will also step down as team rector of Holy Trinity and St Columba Church, at the same time. Read more