News Stories
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13 June 2018
in NewsConfirmation at Carehome
On Wednesday 16th May, two resident of Borovere care Home, Alton were confirmed by the Bishop of Basingstoke. Jean Burt and Terry Brown, were baptised in 1930 and 1929 respectively (Terry at All Saints Alton) and have waited many years for to take communion. Read more
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5 June 2018
in NewsPupils to attempt Guinness World Record to raise awareness about environmental impact of plastic
More than 6,000 primary school pupils at schools across the country are currently signed up to take part in the Plastic Bottle Boat Challenge. The pupils’ aim is to set a new Guinness World Record to highlight the impact plastic waste is having on oceans and the environment. Read more
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31 May 2018
in NewsBishop of Southampton speaks out about food poverty after visiting Bournemouth Foodbank
The Bishop of Southampton recently visited a foodbank in Boscombe to meet people served by the foodbank along with the volunteers who keep it running. Read more
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23 May 2018
in NewsHundreds of people celebrate ‘great wave of prayer’ at Beacon event
On Sunday hundreds of people joined together for an evening of prayer and worship at Winchester Cathedral to mark Pentecost, one of the Church’s most important celebrations. The event also signalled the culmination of a nine day ‘great wave of prayer’ which has swept across the UK following a call from the Archbishops for Christians everywhere to reaffirm the life-transforming power of prayer. Read more
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16 May 2018
in News200 people raise over £30,000 through sleeping out
Winchester’s annual Big Sleep Out is set to raise over £33,000 to put back into services to support homeless and other vulnerable people. Read more
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16 May 2018
in NewsAquAid Africa
We at the Diocese of Winchester are aware that keeping our staff members hydrated will aid them to perform at their very best throughout the work day... Read more
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9 May 2018
in NewsLocal churches organise 1,000 prayer events for global wave of prayer
Churches are joining a global wave of prayer in the coming weeks in response to a call from the Archbishop of Canterbury to get together to pray “Come, Holy Spirit!” Read more
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1 May 2018
Bishop of Southampton announces £800,000 renewal programme for historic Southampton church
The Bishop of Southampton has today announced that the Diocese of Winchester will be investing £800,000 to renew the iconic St Mary’s Church. Read more
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24 April 2018
in EnvironmentDiocese of Winchester launches bid to become first ‘Eco Diocese’
The Diocese of Winchester has today launched a bid to become the first ‘Eco Diocese’ in the UK. Read more
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5 April 2018
in EasterBishop of Winchester Easter Sermons
