News Stories
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1 Dec. 2020
The Bishop of Winchester launches Christmas and Lent Appeal to support partners in Asia, Africa and
Church-goers from across Hampshire and East Dorset have been invited to donate to the Bishop of Winchester’s Christmas and Lent Appeal in aid of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Anglican Communion ‘Together in Unity’ Fund supporting vulnerable communities in Companion Link Provinces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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26 Nov. 2020
Action on Modern Slavery – The Bishop of Winchester in Conversation
In 2019, 195 people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were identified as potential victims of trafficking. Read more
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24 Nov. 2020
Southampton Churches help older people fight loneliness and isolation from home
Churches across Southampton have come together to help tackle the sense of loneliness and isolation in the older community, with the help of a local charity. Read more
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17 Nov. 2020
Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2021 set to inspire community gardens
Getting the nation creating community gardens using the world’s most famous Bible verses – that is the intention of a garden designed by Hampshire-based designer, Sarah Eberle at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021. Read more
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16 Nov. 2020
How a lockdown community garden gave a town hope
During lockdown, the first community garden inspired by the Psalm 23 Garden was created outside St Mary’s Church in Tadley, near Basingstoke. It became a symbol of hope for people across the community. Read more
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16 Nov. 2020
ALL ON BOARD WITH THE MAYFLOWER
A ‘Virtual Holiday at Home’ in Southampton Read more
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9 Nov. 2020
Living in Love and Faith published as bishops issue appeal to Church to ‘listen and learn together'
The Church of England has published a landmark set of resources drawing together the Bible,
theology, science and history with powerful real-life stories as it embarks on a new process of
discernment and decision-making on questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage. Read more -
6 Nov. 2020
Churches across Hampshire and East Dorset mark Remembrance Sunday
This Sunday, churches across the Diocese of Winchester will bring people together to reflect on the sacrifices made by brave military and civilian service men and women who have served their country. Read more
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5 Nov. 2020
The Bishop of Winchester Coronavirus Regulations House of Lords Debate Speech
Bishop Tim spoke in the House of Lords debate on new Coronavirus Regulations on Wednesday 5 November. Bishop Tim highlighted the words of the Archbishops in their letter to the nation calling for a calm, courageous and compassionate response and raised concerns about the impact of suspending public worship on mental and spiritual wellbeing Read more
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3 Nov. 2020
Bishop of Winchester response to Government Statement in the House of Lords
Today, the Bishop of Winchester spoke in the House of Lords in response to the Government Statement on new coronavirus measures. Read more