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Wonderful Photos from the Ordinations Weekend 2025! |
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A former nurse, a political speech writer, a classical musician and speech and language therapist were amongst 12 people who were ordained as deacons at a joyful service at Winchester Cathedral on Sunday 29 June. In her sermon, Bishop Rhiannon said that these "new clergy are right at the start of their new journey as ordained ministers. Whether as chaplains or in parishes, their job is to serve people and communities, and as such they get the honour of weeping with those who weep and rejoicing with those who rejoice.”
On Saturday evening, 15 people were also ordained priest at the Cathedral and many will have presided at Holy Communion for the first time the next day in their home parishes. See the full list of deacons and priests here >>> |
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150 Young People Gather for Southampton YouthFest |
Southampton YouthFest brought together young people from 9 churches across the city, and was a weekend of fun, worship and teaching. George, aged 16, said YouthFest helped him "connect with other people and connect with God on a different level... and to find God in the chaos of the world we live in, which is just amazing!" |
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St Peter's Works With Arts Uni to Light Up the Church |
The interior of St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, was recently illuminated as part an arts project telling the history and culture of the town. Churchwarden Jane MacDonald said, "We are delighted to work with the talented students at AUB. The church is the perfect place to be creative as its beautiful history is all around and inside it, and its spire is one of the most recognisable sights of Bournemouth." |
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Annual Report & Review 2024 |
The report and review of last year's diocesan activity have now been approved. Together they provide an overview of how the WDBF supported our parishes and worshipping communities in 2024, as well as introductory letters from Bishop Philip, Colin Harbidge and Chair of the WDBF Revd Ian Dighé. |
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An Opportunity for Support for Your Rural Multi-Parish Benefice |
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Applications have reopened for the Growing Rural Parishes Programme (GRPP), which offers up to £30k of support per benefice for their mission and ministry. Types of support include advice from a Family and Children’s Specialist, funds to strengthen websites and IT and, the much-valued peer learning days. Could your benefice benefit from GRPP? Look out from an email from our new Project Relationship Manager for GRPP, Richard Lister.
Read more about how GRPP has benefited other benefices here >>> |
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Exploring the Quiet Revival Webinars |
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Come along to an insightful webinar on 9 July at 8pm delving into the new report from The Bible Society, 'The Quiet Revival', about the rise of church attendance amongst Gen Z. Book here >>>
The national church will also be holding a webinar on the same day at 1:30pm, discussing what the quiet revival means for church growth in the CofE. Book here >>> |
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New Features on AChurchNearYou Webinar |
14 July, 12pm, Online
Join a special webinar exploring the latest updates on AChurchNearYou, which include a newsletter signup button and the option to create a ‘Who’s Who’ page. |
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Grants for Trees, Hedgerows and Orchards |
The Tree Council has announced a range of grants (from £250 to £40,000) to support tree, hedgerow, and orchard establishment. Churchyards may be eligible for these grants as publicly accessible spaces. |
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Parish Energy Buying Basket Ending |
Parish Buying have concluded their contract with Total Energy following a review of the energy basket. This means any parishes that don't contact Parish Buying before September will be moved on to the standard variable tariff. Parish Buying now have a new greener tariff available through the new Parish Energy service. For support with energy efficiency in your building, contact Sam Scott. |
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Parish Returns Deadline Extended |
The deadline for the Return of Parish Finance has been extended from 30 June to 31 July. Please log into the Parish Return website to upload your finance figures. If you need any help, please contact Stephanie Kinge.
The Energy Footprint Tool closed on 30 June. There is a two week window when you can still submit your data manually if you email Lucy Howlett. |
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Join Jordan Shepherd, Diocesan Generous Giving Promoter, to learn more about legacy giving, which for many people, is a final opportunity to make a lasting gift to God and to their church family. |
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Events Around the Diocese |
15 July, 9:30am, Old Alresford Place |
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27 September, 10am, Old Alresford Place |
27 September, 9:30am, St Boniface Church, Chandler's Ford |
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Diocesan Starters and Leavers |
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Revd Hasna Khatun has recently joined us in the role of Racial Justice Adviser, who will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the diocesan Racial Justice Strategy from a diocesan to parish level. Hasna brings 20 years' experience primarily in Pioneer Mission, developing resources for the discipleship of Christians from a Muslim background and Interfaith Consultancy, all through the lens of a decolonised theology. |
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On 10 July, Cathy Laird, Assistant Diocesan Secretary (Operations and Governance), will be going on maternity leave. We're pleased to announce that Sam Scott, Diocesan Environment Officer, will be stepping into Cathy’s shoes to cover her role. |
This month, we welcome the Revd Patch Webb, currently Rector for Parks and Walcot in the Diocese of Bristol, who will be licensed as the new Rector of Compton, Hursley and Otterbourne on 9 July. The Revd Matt Boyes, Vicar of the Bentley, Binsted and Froyle Benefice, will also be taking on the role of Assistant Area Dean of Alton from this month. |
We say goodbye and thank you to the Revd Graham Mayer, currently Priest in Charge of Colbury, who will hold his last service on 6 July, before he retires. Revd Dr Ben Sargent will be stepping down from his role as Vicar of New Forest Edge, with his last service on 3 August, though he will remain in the diocese in a new role as Dean of Chapel at Winchester College. |
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Around the Diocese and Beyond... |
Do you have a vacancy you'd like us to share?
Get in touch with communications@winchester.anglican.org. |
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We're delighted to share that Prof William Powrie, the churchwarden and organist of Hound Parish, has been awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday honours! William has been honoured for his services to engineering, particularly his work on sustainable waste management and resilient, low-maintenance transport infrastructure.
He said, "I have worked with many colleagues, who have supported my endeavours, and I’d like to see this award as being as much for them as for me."
Read more via the Daily Echo website >>> |
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