News Stories
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24 Jan. 2012
in GeneralBishops' concern over dockyard uncertainty
THE two Bishops of Portsmouth have voiced their concern at reports that BAE Systems are reviewing their shipbuilding operation in the city. Read more
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18 Jan. 2012
in GeneralMore people worshipping in our churches
MORE people are worshipping in our churches as regulars find new ways of welcoming newcomers. Read more
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17 Jan. 2012
in GeneralPriest becomes island fire chaplain
AN Isle of Wight priest has been appointed as chaplain to the Island’s Fire and Rescue Service. Read more
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6 Dec. 2011
in GeneralTwo family Christmas plays staged in church
TWO theatre companies will share the magic of Christmas as they each stage family plays in church. Read more
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28 Nov. 2011
in GeneralVisitors flock to Christmas tree festivals
THOUSANDS of visitors will flock to churches to see beautifully-decorated Christmas trees as part of festive celebrations. Read more
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23 Nov. 2011
in GeneralVicar plays shepherd in Live Nativity
NORMALLY he’d be delivering the sermon or introducing the carols. But the vicar of Liphook and Bramshott will pretend to be a shepherd for his parish’s Nativity experience. Read more
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17 Nov. 2011
in GeneralPortsmouth says 'yes' to women bishops
OUR diocese has said 'yes' in a vote that helps pave the way for the first women to become bishops in the Church of England Read more
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16 Nov. 2011
in GeneralSale of property could provide new village facilities
Money from the sale of two church-owned properties in Bonchurch could be used to provide enhanced facilities inside the parish church. Read more
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28 Sept. 2011
in GeneralBishop announces acting archdeacon
The Bishop of Portsmouth today (Sept 28) announced the appointment of the Rev Karen Schmidt as acting Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight. Read more
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16 Sept. 2011
in GeneralHelping out neighbours in need
HELPING out people in need – that’s what these volunteers feel is part of their Christian duty. Read more