News Stories
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24 Aug. 2020
Bishop of Winchester appoints new modern slavery lead to tackle human trafficking and exploitation
The Bishop of Winchester, Tim Dakin, has appointed the Reverend Edwina Fennemore as the Diocese of Winchester’s adviser on Modern Slavery. Edwina will support the local Church’s efforts to help tackle human trafficking and exploitation throughout the wider region. Read more
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4 Aug. 2020
GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MAINTENANCE WORK
Now that churches, chapels and meeting houses are once again able to be open for worship and visitors, we’d like to remind you of the availability of grant funding for essential maintenance work and small repairs through our Foundation grant programme.
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4 Aug. 2020
Second-hand furniture shop helps revive Alton community during COVID pandemic.
The Resurrection Furniture shop, a social enterprise established by the Parish of the Resurrection, has reopened on Alton High Street as it continues to serve the community through the COVID pandemic. Read more
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27 July 2020
New resources published to encourage debate and action on clergy wellbeing
Churches and clergy across the country are being invited to take part in discussion about a new partnership aimed at improving the care and wellbeing of ministers, in a ‘Big Conversation’ launched today. Read more
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23 July 2020
Bishop of Southampton praises food parcel volunteers
The Bishop of Southampton visited a food hub centre where thousands of meals and food parcels have been prepared through the lockdown period. Read more
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20 July 2020
Racism and equality in the Church
Bishop Tim in conversation with the Reverend Canon Yemi Adedeji, Director of the One People Commission at the Evangelical Alliance. Read more
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8 July 2020
Over £3m awarded to spread Christian mission across Hampshire and Dorset
The Diocese of Winchester has been awarded £3.19m by the Church of England as part of a national £24 million funding package to help spread the Christian message and mission in urban and deprived areas. The awards have been announced as many areas of the country - particularly its most deprived communities – cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
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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