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NOTICE – Holy Trinity Church Hall, Millbrook
A public meeting will be held from 7pm on 13 March 2023 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, in Millbrook. Tea/coffee will be available from 6.15pm. This meeting will provide an opportunity...
Renewing your Insurance – Reflections for Parishes
Given the current financial climate, it is advisable for PCCs to review their outgoings on a regular basis, particularly as fixed term contracts come to an end. Arranging insurance...
Many gather for ‘Love Southampton’ 10 year anniversary and pledge further support for the city
‘Love Southampton‘, the ecumenical gathering of churches and Christian charities which is committed to social action in the city, gathered representatives from churches at Central Hall, Southampton to mark...
A joint celebration with the Church of Pentecost to mark historic church handover in Shirley
St John’s Church, Shirley, was packed for an historic handover celebration as former owners of the church, St James’ by the Park, handed over the building to its new...
PRESS STATEMENT: Stephen Sizer Penalty Judgment
30 January 2023 Statement from the Acting Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Revd Debbie Sellin The Acting Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Revd Debbie Sellin, has received the penalty...
Serving older people through play and presence in Southampton
Caraway is a ministry to older people operating in Southampton and the surrounding area that involves many of our churches, aiming to have a Caraway volunteer in every parish....
The growing need for Anna Chaplains to offer spiritual support to older people
Debbie Thrower (pictured above), founder of Anna Chaplaincy writes… ‘What makes life worth living for you?’ It’s a good opening question when chatting to someone getting on in years....
St Mary’s Church in Bishopstoke become a Bronze Eco Church
To become given a Bronze Award by Christian environment charity A Rocha, St Mary’s Church had to make a number of changes. Firstly, in summer 2021, the church formed...
St Paul’s Throop welcome local resident Harry Redknapp to reopen the refurbished Community Café
On Thursday January 5th St Paul’s Church were thrilled to be re-opening their community café after a long period of closure due to a kitchen refurbishment. Back in October...