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Churches Giving Thanks for the Harvest! |
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We have enjoyed hearing how different parishes have been celebrating God’s good gifts at harvest time. From harvest lunches, to Messy Harvest Church, to pet services, all of the initiatives and events have celebrated the generosity of God and encouraged us to share His gifts with those in need. |
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Poignant Baby Loss Services Held Across the Diocese |
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Churches across the diocese have offered people affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby a space to reflect, to gather to pray and light candles in memory of their little ones. Special services were held during Baby Loss Awareness Week at Beaulieu Abbey, St Michael's Andover, All Hallows Whitchurch and others. Revd Catherine Cowie explained: “It was a chance to come together and to give to God that pain and that grief, whether it was a recent or historical loss.” |
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Local Council Volunteers at Darby Green Church |
Earlier this week, Reverend Faith Bailey welcomed the Hart District Council Communities Team to St Barnabas The Encourager, Darby Green, who held a volunteer day at the church. The team had a great time serving the community in practical ways, getting involved with everything from painting, weeding flowerbeds, fixing fences and more! |
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Bikers of Braishfield Parish |
As part of their developing mission with the biking community, Braishfield Parish held another bike show which brought together people of all ages and was supported by three Christian biker organisations - The Knights of Antioch, The Christian Motorcycle Association and the 59 Club. Around 150 bikers attended, along with others from the community, raising over £750 for Hampshire Air Ambulance. |
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Christ Church Chineham Featured on ITV News |
It was exciting to see Christ Church Chineham on local news this week talking about the Repair Café that the church hosts and several members, plus the vicar Revd Jonathan Clarke, volunteer at. Watch here >>> (Segment starts at 3:18) |
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Interview with Revd Sam Waako to Conclude Black History Month |
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Our Racial Justice Adviser, Revd Hasna Khatun, recently sat down with Revd Sam Waako, Associate Vicar in Andover Parish, who spoke candidly about his vocation, his heritage and his experience as a black priest in the Church of England. A huge thank you to Sam for sharing his story! |
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Join Us for a Diocesan Online Morning Prayer Gathering |
All are welcome to join us for the Daily Office of Morning Prayer, Monday – Thursday, 8.30am – 8.50am via Zoom (term time only). Each day we will include a time of intercession for a benefice in our diocese and a community focus. Simply click on this Zoom link to join us from Monday 3 November. We look forward to seeing you! |
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Latest Faith and Generosity Videos and Reflections |
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Two Week Deadline for Minor Repairs & Improvements Grant |
Applications for the Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant Fund (MR&I) will close on 7 November 2025. In previous rounds, 57 churches across our diocese were awarded a combined £63,000 in funding to support essential works to their buildings. This round, we have £25,000 to distribute to help with smaller projects. |
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Living in Love and Faith Update |
The House of Bishops has made a series of key decisions on the future direction of the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith process. Final decisions will be taken in December. Read the press release >>> |
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All are warmly invited to attend a Service of Welcome for Bishop Kelly, our new Bishop of Basingstoke, at St Mary's Andover. We would love many people from our diocesan family to join us to celebrate the start of Bishop Kelly's episcopal ministry amongst us. Ideally we would like attendees to RSVP here, though you are welcome to just turn up on the day. |
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Events Around the Diocese |
5 November, 9:30am, St Paul's Church Bursledon |
6 November, 2pm, Old Alresford Place |
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22 November, 9:30am, St Mark's Kempshott |
11&14 November, Winchester Cathedral |
25 November, 10am, Online |
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The Revd Vanessa Lawrence is moving on from the parish of Ampfield, Chilworth and North Baddesley to start as Chaplain at the University of Winchester at the start of November. She said, “I love chaplaincy because you can really focus on the people and what’s going in in their lives and support them in their faith journeys. A chaplaincy is a place of hospitality, inclusion and welcome. This is an inclusive space for everyone regardless of race, sexuality or ability. There is such a richness of diversity here. I’m looking forward to connecting with other faith communities.” |
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Around the Diocese and Beyond... |
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