News Stories
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7 Dec. 2021
in GeneralHello from our new Safeguarding Trainer
A welcome from our new Safeguarding Trainer, Julia Barton Read more
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7 Dec. 2021
in GeneralCreative carol services happening across area
Our churches are hosting a variety of carol service, in churches and elsewhere around our local communities. Join us to celebrate the timeless story about the birth of the child who would be our Saviour. Read more
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2 Dec. 2021
in GeneralKnitted hearts carry Christmas message of love
Worshippers have knitted hundreds of love hearts, which they intend to leave across their parish to help communicate the Christmas message of love. The idea came from St Matthew's Church, Bridgemary, and has spawned a plethora of other hearts being created, in line with the national C of E's 'At The Heart Of Christmas' campaign. Read more
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1 Dec. 2021
in GeneralAnimals at heart of Christmas celebrations
Families can come and meet some of the animals that were involved in the Nativity story at our churches – as the story of Jesus’s birth is re-enacted in this Advent season. Read more
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1 Dec. 2021
in GeneralMessage from chair of Safeguarding Advisory Panel
Here's a message from Kerry Young, who now chairs our Diocesan Advisory Safeguarding Panel Read more
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23 Nov. 2021
in GeneralChurch hides ‘baby Jesus rocks’ ahead of Christmas
Those living around the Crookhorn area are being invited to search for small rocks, hidden by churchgoers, that will help to tell the story of Christmas. These ‘baby Jesus rocks’ are small rocks with characters painted onto them, which have been placed in various parts of the community for you to find. Read more
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22 Nov. 2021
in GeneralPortsmouth Cathedral at the heart of Christmas this festive season
In 2020, many experienced a Christmas where so many of the ways we traditionally mark the season were denied. This year, Portsmouth Cathedral welcomes all to celebrate this extraordinary time of the year, from heart-warming events to traditional carol services. Read more
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29 Oct. 2021
in GeneralPoppy display outside historic church marks Remembrance
Worshippers and visitors to a historic church will recall 100 years of the British Legion Poppy Appeal, and the contribution given by animals to the Armed Forces in wartime, with a commemorative exhibition. The two-week event takes place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Chalton, near Clanfield. Read more
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9 Oct. 2021
in GeneralOur new bishop tours the diocese
On the day he was announced as the tenth Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost toured our diocese, meeting worshippers, community leaders and young people. He outlined his priorities, was prayed for by others and listened to some of the issues our communities face. Read more
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8 Oct. 2021
in GeneralNew Bishop of Portsmouth is announced
The tenth Bishop of Portsmouth will be the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, who is currently Dean of York Minster. Downing Street today announced this news on behalf of HM the Queen. He will succeed the Rt Rev Christopher Foster, who retired earlier this year.
He will spend today touring the diocese, meeting churchgoers, community leaders and church school staff and students. He'll spend time at Portsmouth Cathedral, Newport Minster and St Peter's, Petersfield, in prayer as he takes on this responsibility.
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