News Stories
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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
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23 Oct. 2020
Archdeacon Peter to leave the Diocese of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester has accepted the resignation of the Venerable Dr Peter Rouch, Archdeacon of Bournemouth. Read more
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19 Oct. 2020
Churchgoers across Hampshire donate over £3,000 to local charity
Christians in Hampshire and East Dorset have been donating art materials and money as part of the Bishop of Winchester’s 2019 Christmas Appeal in aid of Yellow Door. Read more
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14 Oct. 2020
Churches awarded funding to support local communities
Three churches in the Diocese of Winchester have been awarded Government funding to support local communities. St Swithun’s and St Clement’s, Bournemouth, St Mary’s, Andover, and Saint Mary’s, Southampton, have been awarded Government funding to continue supporting local communities through the coronavirus pandemic.
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14 Oct. 2020
Diocese of Winchester to vacate Old Alresford Place
The Diocese of Winchester has announced that Old Alresford Place will no longer be used as its Diocesan Office by the end of December, with staff relocated to existing offices in Winchester, along with a greater use of flexible and home-working. Read more