News Stories
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7 May 2020
in GeneralPortsmouth clergy pray specially-written prayer for VE Day anniversary
Clergy from across Portsmouth gathered digitally to pray a specially-written prayer to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The Prayer for Portsmouth used imagery that will resonate with those who live and work in the city. Read more
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4 May 2020
in GeneralClergy find innovative ways to help the bereaved during funerals
Our clergy are helping the bereaved to find creative ways to pay their respects to loved ones, despite the restrictions imposed during the coronavirus lockdown Read more
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1 May 2020
in GeneralCathedral’s picnic plans to mark VE Day
Portsmouth Cathedral is among several that will mark the VE Day anniversary with fundraising picnics Read more
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30 April 2020
in GeneralWorshippers recall memories of VE Day
Worshippers from St James Church, Milton, recall the celebrations 75 years ago when the Second World War ended Read more
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17 April 2020
in GeneralThousands watch our Easter services online
Thousands of regular worshippers and non-churchgoers watched online services from people’s homes that recalled Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection throughout the Easter weekend. Read more
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8 April 2020
in GeneralNew Director for Portsmouth Pathway
Our diocese and Ripon College, Cuddesdon, have announced a new Director of Portsmouth Pathway, their unique centre for training clergy and lay ministers alongside each other. The Rev Dr Richard Wyld, currently bishop's chaplain, will take on the new role Read more
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7 April 2020
in GeneralChurches set to celebrate Easter digitally
Worshippers from across our diocese will celebrate Easter in their own homes. But the message of Jesus rising from the dead will lose none of its impact Read more
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2 April 2020
in GeneralSeven ways your church can do things differently during coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted our churches to do things in different ways as church buildings remain closed and gatherings are not allowed. How might we pray, worship and care for our local communities in different ways - some of which might continue when we go back to 'normal'. Read more
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23 March 2020
in GeneralPortsmouth MP praises churches’ response to outbreak
Our churches have been feeding the homeless and vulnerable, live-streaming their services and handing out flowers for Mothering Sunday as part of their response to the coronavirus outbreak. Their efforts have been praised by a local MP. Read more
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17 March 2020
in GeneralChurch services on hold – but our churches remain open
The coronavirus outbreak has meant that public worship has been suspended in our churches – but many of our church buildings remain open for individual prayer during the day. Read more