News Stories
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10 Feb. 2020
in GeneralBishop speaks about civil partnerships statement
Bishop Christopher has given his view on the recent statement issued by the House of Bishops on civil partnerships, which the Archbishops have already apologised for. Read more
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16 Jan. 2020
Island worshipper writes biography of Bishop David Sheppard
Isle of Wight worshipper Andrew Bradstock has written the biography of one of the highest-profile bishops of the 20th century, Bishop David Sheppard. As he researched the bishop's life, Andrew became aware of parallels with his own journey of faith Read more
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12 Jan. 2020
in GeneralNew Archdeacon of Portsdown is appointed
The bishop has appointed the Rev Jenny Rowley to be the next Archdeacon of Portsdown. She will be responsible for Church of England clergy and parishes in the deaneries of Havant and Portsmouth. Read more
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10 Jan. 2020
New space for workers created inside church
St Luke’s Church in Southsea has created a space inside its church building for lone workers and those who are self-employed to use as a base for their work. The Host Space is created every Monday morning and cleared away again on a Friday afternoon. Those who work there are encouraged to engage with spiritual activities and with those working alongside them. Read more
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9 Jan. 2020
in GeneralChurch launches 900th-anniversary celebrations
Worshippers are preparing to mark their church’s 900th-anniversary with a year-long programme of events. Read more
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22 Dec. 2019
Children premiere song during Pompey match
Schoolchildren sang a brand new song at halftime during Portsmouth’s match with Ipswich Town. They are all part of Choir Church, a new worshipping community based around a children's choir, which is part of St James Church in Milton. They sang a song that was written specially for the occasion by Out of the Ark Music. Read more
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17 Dec. 2019
in GeneralBecket anniversaries will prompt pilgrimages
Two significant anniversaries relating to Thomas Becket will prompt a series of pilgrimages within our diocese and to the site of his burial in Canterbury. The events, which happen throughout the year 2020, are particularly important for our cathedral, which is dedicated to him as St Thomas of Canterbury Read more
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16 Dec. 2019
in GeneralChristmas funding boost for St Helens Church
A much-loved Isle of Wight church is to share in a £520,000 funding payout from the National Churches Trust. Read more
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12 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsChurch nursery wins top prize in newspaper poll
A nursery school run by a church in Portsmouth won the prize of ‘Best School’ in the “We Can Do It” awards organised by local newspaper The News, Read more
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12 Dec. 2019
Vicar is part of community that saves people’s lives
If you get into trouble off the coast of Hayling Island, you’re in good hands. The local vicar is one of the volunteers from the local lifeboat crew who help to keep you safe. Hayling Island’s RNLI lifeboat crew is an amazing community of people who are dedicated to helping you. Read more