News Stories
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30 Nov. 2019
in GeneralCamels parade through shopping centre
Three camels paraded through Leigh Park shopping centre as part of a pre-Christmas festival organised by the local church. The Starlight Festival was taking place at St Francis Church, Leigh park, aiming to help the local community to prepare for Christmas festivities Read more
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25 Nov. 2019
in GeneralFriday Fridge offers support to regular guests
Worshippers offer help to those who are homeless, isolated, living with mental health issues or addictions, at their regular Friday Fridge event at St Jude’s Church, Southsea. The late-night drop in started as a place where those leaving pubs and clubs could pop into for a spiritual chillout. Now it’s a place where regular guests can feel at home. Read more
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22 Nov. 2019
in GeneralChoirs can help our worship to soar
Our parish choirs can help congregation members to worship God. The importance of music in our worshipping life can't be over-stated. In many cases, it's how we learn about the Christian faith. Read more
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21 Nov. 2019
in GeneralHomeless people will sleep in churches again this winter
Churches of all denominations in Portsmouth will throw open their doors to homeless people for the third winter in a row. And this year, churches in Gosport will also run a similar scheme. It's part of our concern for those who are left marginalised and need help with food and accommodation. Read more
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18 Nov. 2019
in GeneralMental health charities helped by bishop’s appeal
The bishop’s annual Lent Appeal has raised thousands of pounds to help those who are affected by mental health issues, both locally and nationally Read more
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8 Nov. 2019
in GeneralNew Mother Superior for Southsea religious community
Our diocese’s only Anglican religious community, the Sisters of Bethany in Southsea, welcomed a new Mother Superior. Mother Mary Joy has taken over the role from Sister Rita-Elizabeth. Read more
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11 Oct. 2019
in GeneralNew community space launches with Harvest fun day
A new community space is being launched inside St Michael’s Church, Paulsgrove, with a free Harvest fun day for families. It is being run by a new co-operative called St M’s Events that you can join. Come and join in the fun on Saturday 19th October, and see the new space for yourself. Read more
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8 Oct. 2019
in GeneralNew tranquility garden opened in Lake
Worshippers have opened a new tranquility garden to create a space for relaxation, reflection and prayer. The team from Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake, and St Saviour's, Shanklin, have been working since April to create the new space, which will be especially geared towards the needs of people living with dementia. Read more
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18 Sept. 2019
in GeneralChurchgoers will help those struggling with debt in Fareham
Worshippers from churches around Fareham will launch a new charity that aims to offer free, confidential money advice to those struggling with problem debts in the town. Read more
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7 Sept. 2019
in GeneralThousands fed as churches recreate a miracle
Worshippers welcomed thousands of people to a family fun day in Southsea that included an attempt to recreate one of Jesus’s miracles. The #Feeding5k event involved handing out freshly-battered cod in bread rolls to passers-by and guests. The day also involved live music, sports challenges, kids’ activities and sports challenges. Read more