News Stories
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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
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15 April 2019
Pioneering congregation attracts Gosport families
Leesland Neighbourhood Church is our newest congregation in Gosport, and is already attracting people who wouldn't normally have thought about going to church Read more
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10 April 2019
in GeneralTwo island churches awarded grants
Two churches on the Isle of Wight are to receive grants of £15,000 each from the National Churches' Trust Read more
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9 April 2019
in GeneralChurchgoers perform Mark’s gospel in 90 minutes
Worshippers at St Jude’s Church, Southsea, performed the whole of Mark’s gospel in 90 minutes. The team of actors, who are mostly from the church itself, rehearsed for only three day beforehand before staging the partly-improvised performance. Read more
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8 April 2019
in SchoolsBishop sees new classrooms at island school
Bishop Christopher visited Shalfleet C of E Primary School with Canon Peter Leonard, who will shortly become the new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight. They visited its new classrooms, met pupils and staff and helped to lead an assembly Read more
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5 April 2019
Bishop’s Council recommends parish reorganisation plans
Our Bishop’s Council has recommended proposals that will reorganise parishes in three areas of our diocese - to help us to grow the church in its discipleship, its impact on society and in the size of its congregations Read more
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3 April 2019
in SchoolsSchool building named after wartime hero
Bishop Christopher officially opened some new classrooms at St Blasius Academy in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight. They were named in memory of Mary Ellis, a pilot who flew Spitfires and other planes during the Second World War Read more
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2 April 2019
Bishop honours faithful worshippers with award
Eleven stalwarts from parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were presented with St Thomas Awards for their service to their churches and local communities. Read more
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1 April 2019
in GeneralJoin the cast of Havant’s Passion Play 2019
Christians from churches across the Havant area will join forces to present a play telling the story of Jesus’s life this summer. And you can join the cast to help tell this timeless story. Read more