News Stories
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18 July 2019
Church Commissioners’ decision on pastoral reorganisation plans
The Church Commissioners have approved some of our proposals to reorganise parishes and declined others. Clergy and lay representatives from various parishes and from our diocesan central team travelled to London for a hearing to determine whether parishes would be merged in three strategically-important parts of our diocese. Read more
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16 July 2019
Island campaigners lobby Parliament over global climate change
Christians from the Isle of Wight were among thousands that lobbied MPs to combat climate change, as part of a Christian Aid campaign Read more
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11 July 2019
Teenagers set for Ghana trip next year
Teenagers from Portsmouth will head to Ghana for an eye-opening trip next year Read more
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8 July 2019
in SchoolsHundreds of pupils learn about conservation of God’s world
Year 6 pupils from C of E schools from across our diocese learnt more about conservation of God’s world in a series of workshops and a service to mark the end of their education at one of our church schools. The children and staff came to Portsmouth Cathedral for the annual Leavers’ Services. Read more
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3 July 2019
in GeneralJoanne Grenfell consecrated as Bishop of Stepney
Our Archdeacon, Joanne Grenfell, was consecrated as Bishop of Stepney by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a special service at St Paul's Cathedral Read more
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25 June 2019
in GeneralChurchgoers celebrate 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries together
Several couples from Holy Trinity Church, Blendworth, joined forces to mark their Golden and Diamond Wedding Anniversaries at the church Read more
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25 June 2019
Cancer catapulted me into the unknown
A diagnosis of cancer changed everything for Erica Wilkie – including an unexpected chance to respond to God’s call to become ordained Read more
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25 June 2019
in GeneralWorshippers sail around Hayling Island to ‘beat the bounds’
Worshippers used a variety of boats to sail around Hayling Island as part of the traditional ‘beating the bounds’ event Read more
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17 June 2019
in GeneralBishop appoints three new Canons of Honour
Bishop Christopher has appointed three people to be Canons of Honour at our cathedral. They recognise Christian service beyond as well as in the diocese. Read more
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9 June 2019
in GeneralThousands gather for the Big Prayer Picnic
Thousands of Christians from all denominations gathered at Portchester Castle to pray and worship God together. It was the climax of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come initiative in this region, and included prayer booths, games, family activities and worship led from the main stage Read more