CREATIONTIDE 2025
At the start of the new school term and the season of Creationtide, we are sharing prayers written by pupils from our diocesan schools which have been taken from the recent Year 6 art installation at Winchester Cathedral... |
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+Rhiannon Visits Southampton City Farm to Support and Pray for its Community Work |
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Southampton City Farm, run by the Christian charity Oasis, works with families, children, community groups, care homes and people with complex physical and emotional needs, offering experiences to increase skills and boost wellbeing. Bishop Rhiannon visited the farm to see the difference it is making in people’s lives, and to pray for the work they're doing. |
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Our Diocese Welcomes First Agricultural Chaplain |
Gillian Gray Knight will be commissioned as an Agricultural Chaplain at Winchester Cathedral next month. Fellow farmer and part of the Agricultural Chaplains Association, Gillian feels this ministry is much needed in our diocese: "it's about walking alongside people, getting to know them, understanding their situation and assisting where possible." |
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Climate Unity Globes Installed at St James’ Church |
Inside and outside St James’ Church, West End, beautiful 'Climate Unity globes' have been installed for Creationtide, to help worshippers focus and reflect. These were made by children at St James CofE School as their contribution to Winchester School of Art’s 2025 exhibition, ‘Small Worlds: Little Things - Big Difference’. |
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St Luke’s Redevelopment Plans Highlighted at Lambeth Palace |
On Tuesday, Revd Marianne Foster and churchwarden, David Finch, attended the Church Housing Networking Event at Lambeth Palace Library, hosted by the Church of England’s Housing Project.
The event brought together church leaders, housing practitioners, and legal experts to explore how parishes and dioceses can respond to the housing crisis, making creative use of church land and buildings to meet local needs. |
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Cathedral Succentor Attends Audience with Pope |
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Lucy Hole, the Succentor at Winchester Cathedral, recently visited Rome for the Precentors' Network annual conference, aimed at inspiring important conversations around ecumenism and unity. The packed schedule included meetings with the Vatican's Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity, visits to the British Ambassador to the Holy See and to St. Paul's Within the Walls (The Episcopal Church in Rome), a tour of the Venerable English College (Catholic seminary), and a visit to the The Anglican Centre in Rome. Whilst there she was honoured to attend an audience with His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican - "a truly unforgettable experience!" said Lucy. |
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Bishop Philip Signs Open Letter Speaking Out Against Use of Christian Symbols At 'Unite The Kingdom' Rally |
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Bishop Philip has joined other Christian leaders in signing a letter which speaks out against the “co-opting or corrupting” of the Christian faith and its symbols to exclude others at last week’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally. "The cross is the ultimate sign of sacrifice for the other," the letter says. "Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger." Read the full letter here >>>
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Be Still, Be Silent Book Launch |
20 October, 2pm, St Lawrence Church Winchester
Come along to the launch of Be Still, Be Silent: Reflections on the Poetry of David Scott. David was a Winchester priest-poet in the tradition of George Herbert and served as Rector of St Lawrence with St Swithun from 1991 to 2010. John Mann, former Rector of Bentworth, Shalden and Lasham, has written this introduction to David’s poetry, resonating with timeless themes of human connection, spiritual depth, and the beauty of the everyday. |
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Fairtrade Fortnight Resources |
22 September - 5 October
Christian Concern for One World (CCOW) have produced a resource pack for churches to use this Fairtrade Fortnight or at any time of the year. The pack includes how to register as a Fair Trade Place of Worship, how to host a 'Brew it Fair Tea Party', prayers and preaching notes, ideas for Fair Trade gifts and a link to a 'Brew it Fair' petition. |
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Calling all Churches with a Youth Group of Over 10! |
The Way UK is a digital Christian ministry funded by the Church of England with over 1.1 million followers. They are looking to create a directory of churches to recommend to the many young people that get in touch with them. There are various criteria for being part of the 'Way Friendly Churches' Network (e.g. a core group of at least 10 young people attending regularly), see the full criteria here. Please get in touch with Theresa Parker to find out more about being part of the network. |
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Save the Date: Prisons Week |
12-18 October 2025
The theme of Prisons Week 2025 is 'God’s word is not chained' - "remembering once again that, no matter what your circumstances, or the place in which you stand, God’s word is not chained."
Find testimonies, daily prayers, and a moving video via the Prisons Week website below. Could your church get involved this year? |
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Join diocesan staff during their visit to Southampton Deanery, a chance to speak to experts across various fields, including: youth and children’s work, Common Mission Fund, DAC, grants, Net Zero Carbon and more. |
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Quiet Day for All Saintstide |
6 November, 10am – 4pm, The Wessex Centre, Winchester Cathedral
This day offers space and peace, with the opportunity to detach from our busy-ness, get quiet, refresh, and recreate. Just bring a packed lunch, and no phone! The day will be led by Canon Dr Peter Lippiett, a retired GP and Anglican priest.
To book your place (limited to 20) please contact Emma Sajo. |
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Events Around the Diocese |
27 September, 10am, Old Alresford Place |
2 October, 2pm, Old Alresford Place |
11 October, 11am, Winchester Cathedral |
14 October, 8:15am, Old Alresford Place |
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18 October, 9:30am, St Boniface Church, Chandler's Ford |
21 October, 12:30pm, LOVECHURCH - St Swithun's Bournemouth |
21 October, 7pm, LOVECHURCH - St Swithun's Bournemouth |
22 October, 8:15am, Church Rooms, Christ Church, Colbury |
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On 17 September, Revd Joel Wicks was licensed as Associate Minister of Totton and Calmore. He said, "I am delighted to have joined Winchester Diocese and especially working with the wonderful team and congregation here. |
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My wife Lauryn and our children are also excited to be meeting new people and getting settled into life in our new parish. Lauryn and I would be very grateful if you are able to pray for us as our family gets used to our new life, particularly the children in their schools and building new friendships, and for the purchase of a longer term home for us to live in Totton itself to proceed quickly so we can feel fully settled in the area." |
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Around the Diocese and Beyond... |
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