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The wonderful efforts of one benefice to welcome Ukrainian refugees
20th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

The wonderful efforts of one benefice to welcome Ukrainian refugees

The More to Life Benefice in the North Hampshire Downs has been sharing some of the incredible ways they have been supporting the Ukrainian refugees who have joined their...

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Easter Joy Around the Diocese!
13th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Easter Joy Around the Diocese!

It has been wonderful to see some of the photos of Easter celebrations from parishes around the diocese, all celebrating the risen Christ in different ways, from beautiful floral...

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Clergy and licensed ministers gather for Chrism Eucharist
6th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Clergy and licensed ministers gather for Chrism Eucharist

Clergy and licensed ministers from around the diocese gathered this morning at Winchester Cathedral to offer themselves afresh to God and renew their commitment to serving His people. Prayers were...

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Palm Sunday Around the Diocese
6th Apr 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Palm Sunday Around the Diocese

Palm Sunday was celebrated joyfully around the diocese with lots of creative acts of worship including crafts and palm waving and processions – have a look at some of...

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Welcome to Ian Dighe as new WDBF Chair
30th Mar 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Welcome to Ian Dighe as new WDBF Chair

We are delighted to share that the Bishop’s Council have appointed a new Interim Chair of the Winchester Diocesan Board of Finance. This is a vital role in our...

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Rewilding in Hartley Wintney
30th Mar 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Rewilding in Hartley Wintney

St John’s Hartley Wintney recently embarked upon a rewilding project in their church grounds. Curate, Revd Helen May, tells more… “We combined our morning services to bring our congregations...

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New church-run charity shop in Fordingbridge
29th Mar 2023 / 2 Minute Read

New church-run charity shop in Fordingbridge

Avon Valley Community Matters (AVCM) is a charity set up by church members from the Avon Valley Benefice to help reach those in our communities who need it most....

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Ubuntu drumming & school leavers services
16th Mar 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Ubuntu drumming & school leavers services

Last week Rev Mike Griffiths in partnership with the Education Team ran an Ubuntu drumming workshop with pupils from a school in Winchester. Rev Mike Griffiths, ex-officio at the school,...

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The young Eco Warriors of our Diocese
11th Mar 2023 / 2 Minute Read

The young Eco Warriors of our Diocese

The pupils and staff at St Mary’s Bentworth Church of England Primary School have been leading the way in the effort to reduce the carbon footprint of our diocese,...

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