News Stories
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30 June 2020
Construction starts on Southampton's first all-through school
Work on the expansion of St Mark's Church of England Primary School to create the city's first all-through school - combining primary and secondary education on one site - has reached a major milestone with the start of full construction work this week. Read more
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19 June 2020
A Message from Archbishop Martin, Anglican Church of Burundi - Makamba Diocese
Following the death of the Burundi President, Pierre Nkurunziza, Archbishop Martin has asked us to pray for the President Elect, Evariste Ndayishimiye. He is to be sworn in very soon. Read more
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18 June 2020
Basingstoke Unites Against Racism: Protest in War Memorial Park
Effie Grant and Jojo Blankson, together with Ayóbami Okanlanwon and Martin Flood recently led residents of Basingstoke to The War Memorial Park in a peaceful protest against racism following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, USA. The protest was on Tuesday 9th June, the same day as he was being buried next to his mother in Houston, Texas, USA, whom he called out for in his final breaths. We cannot forget the powerful words ‘I can’t breathe’. Read more
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16 June 2020
St Clement’s, Bournemouth receives £50,000 Government funding to help feed 400 people
The Government recently approved £50,000 to support LOVECHURCH’s food delivery programme for a further 10 weeks. The programme has been distributing over 180 food parcels to 400 people, which equates to 11,000 meals each week.
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8 June 2020
World Environment Day - 5 June 2020
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay with a focus on combating biodiversity and species loss and degradation. Read more
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8 June 2020
All Hallows Church offers beds to care workers working round the clock at Whitchurch care home
Care workers from a care home in Whitchurch have been sleeping at a local church in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Read more
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26 May 2020
Prayers for our global companion links during the pandemic
We are continuing to sustain contact with our Companion Link provinces in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Read more
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15 May 2020
Bournemouth vicar completes indoor cycling challenge for Christian Aid Week
A Bournemouth Vicar and his two sons have cycled for 12 hours non-stop without leaving their home to raise money for Christian Aid Week. Read more
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14 May 2020
How the lockdown opened new possibilities for St Mark's Church, Pennington
Lockdown has bought challenges, but also opportunities for churches to shape how they are meeting and engaging with their community. St Mark's Church, Pennington share their story of how they have responded to social isolation, and how it has opened up new opportunities within their community. Read more
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6 May 2020
VE DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY - Winchester Cathedral
On Friday 8 May the nation celebrates the 75th anniversary of VE Day when Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied Forces bringing an end to the war in Europe.
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