News Stories
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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
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9 Dec. 2020
in GeneralChurchgoers helping to feed the hungry this Christmas
Members of our churches are helping to feed hungry families, delivering Christmas treats, and opening up their buildings to those in need as we move into the coldest months of the year. They are at the forefront of helping those who are the most marginalised in our communities. Read more
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3 Dec. 2020
in GeneralWorshippers find innovative ways to celebrate Christmas
Churches across our diocese are offering digital, drive-in and outdoor carol services, as well as innovative Christmas events, to mark the season in which we remember the birth of Jesus. You won't miss out on celebrating Christmas if you tune in to everything that's going on! Read more
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2 Dec. 2020
in SchoolsSchoolgirl inspires families to donate Christmas treats
An 11-year-old schoolgirl inspired staff and parents to donate hundreds of items towards a project to help the residents of local care homes. Evie Watson, from Leesland C of E Junior School, helped to drive the drive to collect Christmas treats. Read more
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26 Nov. 2020
in GeneralSpecially-written song helps mark church’s 900th anniversary
Singers from Igloo Music have helped worshippers from St Nicholas Church, Wickham, to mark its 900th anniversary by writing a special song. It was recorded remotely from people’s homes and aims to celebrate the role of the church’s bells. The anniversary year will conclude with a special service on December 6th. Read more
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24 Nov. 2020
in GeneralGavin Collins to be the Bishop of Dorchester
The Ven Gavin Collins, Archdeacon of the Meon, will be the new Bishop of Dorchester, it was announced today. Gavin, who has been archdeacon in our diocese since 2011, will be consecrated in January. Read more
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23 Nov. 2020
in GeneralVouchers scheme to help those in need this Christmas
Churches are joining forces with local charities, schools and businesses to help vulnerable families and others in need this Christmas. The annual Christmas vouchers scheme has been expanded to help the needy in this most difficult of festive seasons. Read more
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23 Nov. 2020
in GeneralNominate your heroes for cathedral carol service
Do you know someone who has been a hero during 2020, helping others through the pandemic? You could nominate them as a Pompey Hero, and then could get invited to a special carol service at our cathedral, which aims to celebrate those who have made life easier for others during this difficult time. Read more
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13 Nov. 2020
in GeneralLiving Advent Calendar tells Nativity story
Amateur writers and actors from the Havant area will tell the story of the birth of Jesus in a novel way this Christmas. They'll record 26 separate monologues, each featuring a character from the Nativity story, one of which will be released onto Youtube every morning throughout Advent. The project is an initiative of Havant Passion Play, which has already performed three outdoor plays telling the story of Jesus's life in 2015, 2017 and 2019 Read more