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Southampton Leaders Come Together to Pray for the City |
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The first Lord Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in five years has been held in Southampton, bringing together leaders from churches of all denominations, council leaders and local charities to pray for God’s blessing on the city, its residents and decision makers. Bishop Rhiannon said, “It's just great that people are meeting together today. I think God loves it and something special happens." |
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St Bartholomew’s Church Embraces 'Give to Go Green' |
St Bartholomew’s 'Give to Go Green' day is part of a series of events to raise funds to reduce the church's carbon footprint and involve people across the community in their plans. Over six weeks, a number of art lectures and coffee mornings are planned and later in June there will be a medieval herb garden party! |
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Photos from Ascension Day Around the Diocese |
Churches across our diocese celebrated Ascension Day with services, food, and even climbing church towers! We heard from the Portway and Danebury and the Anna Benefices, North Stoneham and Bassett Parish, All Saints' Milford and Church of the Ascension Burghclere, about their Ascension celebrations! |
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The Quick Wins grant has reopened! Quick Wins offers grants of up to £3k, towards making your buildings more energy efficient and lowering your carbon footprint. In March, we made 17 grants to parishes for projects like LED upgrades, insulation, guttering repairs, double glazing windows, heating controls and more. Applications close on 11 July. |
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The Poetry of Revd David Scott |
Revd John Mann, former Rector of Bentworth, Shalden and Lasham has collected together the poetry of Revd David Scott, who also served as a rector in our diocese, at St Lawrence and St Swithun in Winchester. Revd David’s work resonates with timeless themes of human connection, spiritual depth, and the beauty of the everyday. |
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Join the Free Online 'Reimagine' Course |
How do we live distinctively Christlike lives in the places where God has put us? How do we engage with the culture around us wisely and lovingly, speaking truth and bringing peace, just like Jesus did? This free small group course from LICC, aimed at those aged 18–35, will help you explore those questions and more. |
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How Legacies Can Help Your Parish |
16 September, 7pm, Zoom
Each year approximately 5,000 people leave a gift in their wills to a Church of England parish, amounting to around £50m each year. These gifts finance mission projects, maintain beautiful church buildings and grow faithful communities. Join Jordan Shepherd to discuss legacy giving and creating a legacy policy for your church. |
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Welfare Reform Proposals - Impact and How You Can Help |
The Church of England's Disability Matters project have put together an information pack about how individuals and churches can respond to recent changes to health and disability benefits, which could mean 87% of working age people who currently receive the standard rate of daily living allowance could lose it. |
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Please note that the talk at St. Nicholas, Steventon by Bishop Christopher Herbert on 5 July at 4:30pm is solely for the Jane Austen Society. |
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Diocesan Starters and Leavers |
Our diocesan team welcomes Emma Duncan, who has joined the Safeguarding Team as Safeguarding Caseworker and Lead Trainer, Richard Lister, who has joined the Strategic Development Team as Project Relationship Manager for the Growing Rural Parishes Project, and Zoe Quilter, who has recently joined the Parish Support Team as Parish Support Team Assistant. Next week, we will also be welcoming Elena Taraban, who will be starting as Mission and Ministry Administrator. |
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We are sad to bid farewell to Jon Whale, who has recently retired. Colin Harbidge, our Diocesan Secretary, said, "Our lovely and much valued colleague Jon Whale is retiring at the end of May. Jon joined the Strategic Development Team in September 2018 as Project Manager and has played an essential part in making the Growing Rural Parishes Project a success. We will miss him very much. Please join with me in wishing him every and all good wishes on his retirement." |
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June-July Clergy Starters |
On 1 July, the Revd James Tomkins-Russell, previously Assistant Area Dean, will become Area Dean of Whitchurch, while the Revd Russell Smart will become Assistant Area Dean of Whitchurch. The Revd John Pawson has also become the new Area Dean for Eastleigh this month, pictured below. |
We also welcome our new deacons at the end of this month, who will be ordained at Winchester Cathedral on 29 June. Our new deacons are: James Allen, Claire Bentham, Anthony Cross, Dan Gardner, Abielle Inegbenebho, Paul Lambert, Serina Merritt, Suzanne Newcombe, Alex Sains, Emily Stewart, Lisa Thomas, and Bruce Viney. |
This month, the Revd David Roche will be moving on from his roles as Area Dean of Whitchurch and Vicar of The Benefice of Bright Waters, to become Head of Chaplaincy, Pastoral and Spiritual Care at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. The Revd Jo Mulliner, Vicar of Old Basing and Lychpit, will also be moving on to take on a role in the Cheshire South Methodist Circuit.
We also say goodbye and thank you to the Revd Dr Peter Walker, whose last service as Rector of The Itchen Valley will take place on 12 June, and the Revd Ben Coulter, whose last service as Assistant Curate of Throop will take place on 29 June. |
Around the Diocese and Beyond... |
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Get in touch with communications@winchester.anglican.org. |
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Places are available for Licensed Lay Ministers to join a day on planning and delivering age-appropriate worship from early years onwards, including suitable resources to engage all ages. It promises to be a thought-provoking and practical day with ideas that can be used in all areas of ministry. |
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Events Around the Diocese |
11 June, 8:15am, St Mark's Kempshott |
17 June, 8:15am, All Saints, St Leonards & St Ives |
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19 June, 10am, Old Alresford Place |
15 July, 9:30am, Old Alresford Place |
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Sharing the Sad News of the Death of Canon Chris Roles |
A message from The Reverend Canon Dr Roland Riem, Interim Dean of Winchester Cathedral:
“With great sadness, I announce the recent death of Canon Chris Roles, who served on Chapter as a Non-Executive Director. Chris brought a wealth of leadership and management experience to the Cathedral, which he shared generously. |
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Chris had the ability to get to the heart of an issue and to take difficult decisions with thought and compassion. He had a sharp mind and a nose for what was unfinished or lacking in clarity, yet he was always prepared to hear and learn from others. He was a man of integrity and of international concern, quietly and carefully spoken. His smile was a calm and warm blessing.
Chris died as he lived with serenity, good humour, and concern for others, his deep Christian faith shining through adversity. Please remember and pray for Chris’s widow Penny and their children.”
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