News Stories
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3 Dec. 2019
in GeneralSunday Suppers offers food, hugs and smiles
For almost 30 years, a Portsmouth church has offered hot meals and authentic relationships to the homeless, isolated and other vulnerable people. Sunday Suppers at St Simon's Church is one of the ways in which worshippers offer genuine support to the most marginalised in our society Read more
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2 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsCathedral choir leads pupils in singing masterclass
Pupils from schools in Portsmouth recently celebrated St Cecilia’s Day – the patron saint of music and musicians – by learning and performing a repertoire of choral music with the Portsmouth Cathedral Choir. Read more
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2 Dec. 2019
in GeneralLife-size Advent calendar inside a shed
Worshippers and community groups in Bedhampton are all contributing to a novel, life-size Advent calendar. Each day from December 1-24, they are creating a scene inside a shed, based on a Christmas carol. The doors to the shed will be opened at 5pm each day, and visitors invited to pop in for the next 90 minutes to see what today's scene is. Read more
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30 Nov. 2019
in GeneralCamels parade through shopping centre
Three camels paraded through Leigh Park shopping centre as part of a pre-Christmas festival organised by the local church. The Starlight Festival was taking place at St Francis Church, Leigh park, aiming to help the local community to prepare for Christmas festivities Read more
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25 Nov. 2019
in SchoolsResponse to West Wight School Places Proposal
A response from a spokesperson from the Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth regarding the West Wight School Places proposal. Read more
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25 Nov. 2019
in GeneralFriday Fridge offers support to regular guests
Worshippers offer help to those who are homeless, isolated, living with mental health issues or addictions, at their regular Friday Fridge event at St Jude’s Church, Southsea. The late-night drop in started as a place where those leaving pubs and clubs could pop into for a spiritual chillout. Now it’s a place where regular guests can feel at home. Read more
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22 Nov. 2019
in GeneralChoirs can help our worship to soar
Our parish choirs can help congregation members to worship God. The importance of music in our worshipping life can't be over-stated. In many cases, it's how we learn about the Christian faith. Read more
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21 Nov. 2019
in GeneralHomeless people will sleep in churches again this winter
Churches of all denominations in Portsmouth will throw open their doors to homeless people for the third winter in a row. And this year, churches in Gosport will also run a similar scheme. It's part of our concern for those who are left marginalised and need help with food and accommodation. Read more
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18 Nov. 2019
in GeneralMental health charities helped by bishop’s appeal
The bishop’s annual Lent Appeal has raised thousands of pounds to help those who are affected by mental health issues, both locally and nationally Read more
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12 Nov. 2019
in SchoolsNew sponsor for Fareham academy
Pupils, staff and parents at a Fareham academy are preparing for a new era. The Diocesan of Chichester Academies Trust (DCAT) has been announced as their new sponsor. Read more