News Stories
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12 Nov. 2024
in GeneralBishop Jonathan responds to the Makin report
Bishop Jonathan has reaffirmed his commitment to the primary importance of safeguarding across our diocese in the wake of the Makin Report. Read more
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25 Oct. 2024
in GeneralGood Neighbours groups enjoy first conference for years
Delegates from care groups across Hampshire came together for the first conference organised by the Good Neighbours Network for many years. It also saw the launch of their Positive Energy project to help vulnerable people save money on energy bills. Read more
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21 Oct. 2024
in GeneralHampshire villages are full of Joy
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Joy Windsor to be the new priest-in-charge of Blendworth, Chalton and Idsworth. She’s no stranger to these parishes, as she has been serving them as associate priest for the past few years. She’ll also have a role in bringing a C of E presence to Horndean. Read more
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10 Oct. 2024
in GeneralCommunications director authors manual for churches
Our diocese’s Director of Communications has written a third edition of the manual for churches to communicate more effectively. Fully revised and updated, 100 Ways To Get Your Church Noticed is now available to buy. Read more
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8 Oct. 2024
in GeneralGenerous worshippers raise £9,000 for those in need
Worshippers across our diocese have raised more than £9,000 to help those in need, across our diocese and in the Middle East. The donations and cash raised via our Bishop’s Lent Appeal has been split between Foodbanks across our diocese and those affected by the conflict in Gaza, Israel and Lebanon. Read more
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29 Sept. 2024
in GeneralInterim Director of Mission and Discipleship appointed
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Andrew Hargreaves to be our interim Director of Mission and Discipleship. Andrew used to have a role working across the diocese as mission development officer, but has most recently been working as associate leader of Harbour Church, Portsmouth. Read more
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2 Sept. 2024
in GeneralNew priest appointed for Wootton, East Cowes and Whippingham
The Rev Sandra Matthews has now been appointed as the new priest for Wootton, East Cowes and Whippingham. She returns to the island, having worked there for a while while she was an education adviser. Her vision is for a multi-generational church, where all ages are growing in faith together. Read more
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7 Aug. 2024
in GeneralBishops issue joint statement about civic unrest
The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Portsmouth have issued a statement calling for peace and unity in the wake of civic unrest around the country. They have also pledged to pray for those who feel afraid about becoming victims of violence during the current unrest Read more
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5 Aug. 2024
in GeneralHomecoming for former islander
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Karen Wilson to be the new priest-in-charge of the Haven Benefice, which includes Brading, Seaview, St Helens and Yaverland. She used to live on the Isle of Wight as a child, so this move feels like a real homecoming for her. Read more
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31 July 2024
in GeneralAnna Chaplaincy continues to grow, with commissioning service
Anna Chaplaincy in our diocese continues to grow as four new Anna Chaplains were commissioned recently at Newport Minster, enabling spiritual support to the elderly community within the parishes of Christ Church, Sandown and St John the Baptist, Niton on the Island. Read more