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God at Work in the Diocese of Winchester: Signs of ‘The Quiet Revival’
Recent evidence suggests that Church decline in England and Wales has not only stopped, but that the Church is growing, with young people leading the exciting turnaround in church...
Churches Across the Diocese Give Thanks for Jane Austen!
With this year marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, churches across the Diocese of Winchester have held special services and events to celebrate and give thanks to...
Celebrating 10 years of LOVECHURCH Bournemouth and the First Official BMO in the Diocese
A ceremony has been held at Wolvesey Palace to officially recognise the Diocese of Winchester’s first BMO church after more than 10 years in the making. A BMO, Bishop’s...
Parish of the Resurrection’s Free Toy Bonanza Helps People Recycle and Re-use
The first Toy Bonanza was held at St Lawrence Church in Alton in 2022 as a reaction to the cost of living crisis. Toys and books are donated by...
Bishop Philip Preaches French Language Sermon at the ‘French Church’
St Julian’s Church in Southampton, named for the patron saint of travellers and pilgrims, has held French language services from the sixteenth century, when it became a place of...
Hundreds of People Join Baptisms on Bournemouth Beach
Around 70 people were baptised in the sea at Bournemouth on Sunday as hundreds gathered on the beach to watch, support and praise God. The event was covered by...
Fetes, BBQs, Dog Shows – How Churches in the Diocese Are Making the Most of the Summer Weather!
The church fete has become a popular date on many people’s calendars but, for a church, they also serve as fundraising events, to encourage local gatherings, and opportunities to...
‘Steady and Deep’: An Opportunity for Support for Your Rural Multi-Parish Benefice
Applications have now been reopened for the third round of funding for the Growing Rural Parishes Programme (GRPP), which offers financial support to benefices looking to develop their mission...
150 Young People Gather for Southampton YouthFest
Southampton YouthFest is now in its fourth year and saw young people joining together from nine churches across the city. The residential took place at a Christian campsite an...