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New Highcliffe Vicar Shares His Hopes for the Future
Revd Ian Whitham, the new Priest-in-Charge at St Mark’s Church, Highcliffe, tells us about the experiences that have shaped his ministry so far and the hopes that drives him...
University Students Visit Schools to Encourage Welcoming Children Seeking Sanctuary
The group of 27 first year student-teachers from the university of Winchester spent time in local Church of England primary schools this week (St Faith’s, All Saints and St...
All Saints Fawley Invites Churches to Create Nature Trails of Faith and Wellbeing
All Saints Church in Fawley has a large churchyard brimming with plants and wildlife, but just a few years ago it was overgrown and in need of care. A...
Overton Benefice Makes 2026 a ‘Year of Connection’ to Grow in Faith and Community
St Mary’s is one of six churches within the benefice of Overton which was formed in 2023, along with Laverstoke, North Waltham, Steventon, Deane and Ashe. The benefice has...
The Dever Benefice Celebrates Growing Links with Local Schools
The Dever Benefice recently held its first ‘Prayer Space Day’ in Micheldever School which saw pupils of all ages learn about the theme of ‘the water of life’. It’s...
Tadley Church Makes Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day
Nearly £6000 was raised last year by St Mary’s Church in Tadley, all from eating a good old fashioned fried English breakfast! While this might not be the healthiest...
A Weekend of Young People’s Discipleship
Young Christians from Southampton recently gathered for two big events held to help them learn and grow in faith. 165 young people met at Central Hall in Southampton for...
Celebrating the Gifts of Older People This Candlemas
Anna Chaplaincy was founded and established in Alton in 2010 to provide spiritual care for older people and it has now spread across the country. There are 35 Anna...
St Win’s Celebrates National Churches Trust Award Win!
National Churches Trust announced the winners of the Church Architecture Awards 2025 on Thursday 15 January at St Millitus College, Kensington, one of which was St Win’s in Totton!...