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All Souls' Highlights the Role of the Church in Caring for the Bereaved |
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All Souls' is a chance for churches to provide sacred space for their community to remember loved ones, but the unique thing about our churches is that this care and welcome is not just confined to one day of the year - it is rooted in a compassionate ministry to the bereaved which is all year round. We spoke to people ministering in bereavement teams, funeral planning, and those providing follow up support in the months following the funeral. |
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Churches Reach Out Through Light Parties at All Hallows' Eve |
From discos to light trails, bobbing apples and hot chocolate, our churches used All Hallows' Eve as an opportunity to reach out to their local communities. Revd Tom Young, curate at St Thomas Fair Oak, said, “We recognise that the community is out and about this evening, so we thought it's a great opportunity to meet them, to love and serve them”. |
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See the Photos from Our Bishops' Study Day |
It was great to see so many clergy at this week's Bishop Study Day led by Sue Cooke, director of 'Leading Your Church Into Growth'. LyCiG has inspired thousands of church leaders across the UK to grow churches that are confident, prayerful, and outward-looking. Sue brought a wealth of experience and encouragement to get us thinking afresh about outreach in our own contexts. |
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Churches Around the Diocese Explore Contemplative Prayer |
In our busy lives, churches across our diocese are making time for stillness and silence to bring a deeper closeness to God, including Taizé and Contemplative Prayer services. Andrew Ricketts, BCM Prayer Champion of The Benefice of Bright Waters, said, “When you sit in silence progressively, you lower the barriers until eventually you feel as if you are sitting in the presence of God.” |
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Holybourne Church Explores Multimedia Faith |
Holy Rood Church in Holybourne organised a multimedia faith journalling workshop to give participants a chance to explore new ways to express their faith through art. The room was full of creativity, colour, and joyful energy. Some truly beautiful creations came out of the session, each one a unique reflection of personal journeys and spiritual insights and inspiration. Another workshop has been planned soon!
See the photos >>> |
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Celebrate Christingle with The Children's Society |
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Listed Places of Worship Scheme Update |
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Safeguarding Sunday 2026 Resources |
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Installation of the Next Archbishop of Canterbury |
Lambeth Palace has announced that the installation of the Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury will take place on 28 March 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation. This marks the symbolic start of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s public ministry across the Anglican Communion. |
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Turn Black Friday into 'Give Back Friday' for Your Church! |
More online shopping is done in November than any other month of the year thanks to Black Friday. If your church isn’t registered with easyfundraising yet, you’ll miss out on free funding when your parishioners and clergy shop via their website or app. Let’s turn Black Friday into Give Back Friday! |
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Rural Mission & Ministry Course |
6-8 February, Cliff College, S32 3XG
19-20 May, Yarnfield, ST15 0NL
This course from the Arthur Rank Centre is designed for lay and ordained church leaders entering a rural appointment, and those already in rural ministry who feel the need for a refresher. Come and gather with other ecumenical rural leaders to explore what community, mission, evangelism and leadership can look like in rural contexts. |
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ReSource Regional Gathering |
7 February, 10am, Wells United Church, Wells
With input from Revd Jolyon Trickey and others from ReSource, the aim of this gathering is to encounter God afresh, wrestle with the practicalities of living expectantly in local contexts and be refreshed and renewed in our faith in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. There will also be time to pray for one another and share lunch. |
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In today’s highly competitive funding landscape, your application must stand out. This session will give you practical, actionable guidance to make your applications sharper, more compelling, and more successful. Learn how to craft a persuasive case for support, align your ask with funders’ priorities, and avoid common pitfalls - all drawn from real-world experience. |
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Book Evening - Celebrating 40 Years of Faith in the City |
20 November, 7pm, St Mary’s Church, Fratton, Portsmouth
Published in December 1985, ‘Faith in the City’ was a groundbreaking critique of urban deprivation, and call to action for both Church and nation. Come along to this book evening with contributions from the editors Terry Drummond and Joe Forde, Bishop Rob Wickham and Ven Bob White in conversation with Sarah McCarthy-Fry. Find out more >>> |
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Jane Austen: More Christian Than You Thought? |
14 December, 5pm, Winchester Cathedral Quire
As part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of Jane Austen’s birth, Bishop Philip will be giving a talk about Jane Austen's faith, showing that, though Christian faith is rarely the explicit focus of her novels, her writing is shot through with profoundly Christian perspectives.
Find out more >>> |
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Events Around the Diocese |
13 November, 10am, Old Alresford Place |
15 November, 9:30am, St John's Hartley Wintney |
15 November, 2pm, St Mary's Andover |
22 November, 9:30am, St Mark's Kempshott |
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25 November, 10am, Online |
17 January, 10am, St John’s Stoke Church, Guildford |
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Around the Diocese and Beyond... |
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