News Stories
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16 June 2020
in GeneralNew vicar for three island villages
A new priest-in-charge has been licensed for the villages of Newchurch and Arreton. The Rev Kath Abbott was already priest-in-charge of Wroxall and will minister across all three areas after a socially-distanced licensing service with the Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight Read more
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12 June 2020
in GeneralCathedral to re-open for private prayer
Our cathedral will re-open for individuals and households to pray privately from 11am-2pm on Tuesday. That's after the government relaxed the restrictions that have seen church buildings closed during the coronavirus pandemic Read more
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8 June 2020
94-year-old embarks on long distance fundraising challenge
Inspired by the extraordinary fundraising accomplishments of Captain Tom Moore, 94-year-old Canon John Harwood is embarking on a fundraising challenge of his own. Read more
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5 June 2020
in SchoolsWork starts on new C of E school building
Work has started on a new building to accommodate pupils and staff from Cornerstone C of E Primary School in Whiteley Read more
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22 May 2020
Portsmouth’s largest church launches new church plant
Harbour Church in Portsmouth is preparing to launch a brand new daughter church in Cardiff. They’ll send a team to Wales to start up ‘Citizen Church’ from September. Read more
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18 May 2020
in GeneralBishop urges recognition for islanders trialling app
Bishop Christopher has urged the government to recognise the service to the nation carried out by those on the Isle of Wight as they trial an app that aims to help to combat the spread of coronavirus. Read more
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8 May 2020
in GeneralIsland worshippers trial coronavirus app
Worshippers from our churches are among the Isle of Wight residents trialling the new app that aims to track the spread of coronavirus. The results of this trial should help others around the country as we seek to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
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7 May 2020
in GeneralPortsmouth clergy pray specially-written prayer for VE Day anniversary
Clergy from across Portsmouth gathered digitally to pray a specially-written prayer to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The Prayer for Portsmouth used imagery that will resonate with those who live and work in the city. Read more
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4 May 2020
in GeneralClergy find innovative ways to help the bereaved during funerals
Our clergy are helping the bereaved to find creative ways to pay their respects to loved ones, despite the restrictions imposed during the coronavirus lockdown Read more
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1 May 2020
in GeneralCathedral’s picnic plans to mark VE Day
Portsmouth Cathedral is among several that will mark the VE Day anniversary with fundraising picnics Read more