News Stories
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6 June 2019
in GeneralPortsmouth was focus for poignant D-Day events
Portsmouth was the focus as the world remembered those who fought for our freedom on D-Day 75 years ago. As well as the major international event on Southsea Common, our churches held services, concerts and events to thank those who fought and remember those we have lost. Read more
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23 May 2019
in GeneralWorshippers to mark 75 years since D-Day
Worshippers across the diocese will mark 75 years since D-Day, which hastened the end of the Second World War and led to the liberation of Europe. They'll host services, special events and concerts to commemorate the event and remember those whose lives were lost on the beaches of Normandy Read more
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23 May 2019
in GeneralRibbon to be cut to mark milestone for church annexe
The rector of Droxford, Exton, Meonstoke and Corhampton will cut a ribbon at the Droxford Country Fair to mark a milestone in the creation of a new Community Café and Heritage Centre at St Mary and All Angels Church, Droxford. Read more
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16 May 2019
in SchoolsStudents given tour of Parliament
Students from Charter Academy were given a tour of Parliament by Bishop Christopher and others, as they learnt how to engage more effectively with our political system Read more
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7 May 2019
in GeneralArchdeacon Joanne to become Bishop of Stepney
The Archdeacon of Portsdown, the Ven Joanne Grenfell, has been announced as the new Bishop of Stepney. She’ll be consecrated as a bishop in July and take up her new post in September Read more
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29 April 2019
Portsmouth MP supports church’s desire to serve community
Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan was one of dozens of people who helped a Portsmouth church work out how their building could be used to serve the local community. St Margaret’s Community Church hosted the community day as it threw open its doors for the first time in more than three years. Read more
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28 April 2019
in GeneralIsle of Wight villagers enjoy Passion Play
Hundreds of people watched the last few days of Jesus’s life re-enacted around an Isle of Wight village over the Easter weekend Read more
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23 April 2019
Help architects design church’s new interior
You can help to influence the design of a Portsmouth church, which is being refurbished – more than three years after it was closed on safety grounds. They will be throwing open St Margaret’s Community Church in Eastney on Sunday afternoon, so that you can meet the architects and talk to worshippers about their plans to serve the community. Read more
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22 April 2019
in GeneralPortsmouth vicar is appointed as Queen’s Chaplain
Canon Bob White has been appointed as an honorary chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen, it was announced today. Read more
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17 April 2019
in GeneralGenerous worshippers donate hundreds of Easter eggs
Generous worshippers have donated more than 600 Easter eggs to help vulnerable families in and around Portsmouth. The eggs were handed over to representatives of two of the charities working with those families at St Mary's Church, Fratton Read more