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See the Fantastic Photos from Year 6 Leavers Assemblies |
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Last week, Winchester Cathedral hosted Year 6 Leavers Assemblies, where an art installation created by hundreds of Year 6 pupils hangs in the North Transept. The installation features thousands of animals, each displaying a short prayer, and is a way of reminding us of our call to care for God's creation. Read more here >>> |
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Connecting with God and One Another in Nature |
St James’ Church's in West End has an allotment which has become much more than a place to grow flowers - it's offered opportunities to engage with the church congregation and local community, as well as a place to provide therapy for people who are struggling and an outreach to show God’s love. |
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Anna Chaplains Hold Special Service for Older People |
Last week, Avon Valley Churches held a special midweek communion service for those who are unable to get to church regularly, along with their carers. Co-ordinated by two local Anna Chaplains, the service was laid on for those in the community who are housebound or lonely. |
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Middle East Prayer Experience at Romsey Abbey |
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Last week Romsey Abbey hosted a 'Middle East Prayer Experience' - a display of powerful photos and stories from each of the 25 countries served by SAT-7, a Christian media and broadcasting charity working in the Middle East. The prayer boards showed inspiring stories from the region, with first-hand accounts of the persecution of Christians in some countries, but the rapid growth of churches in other countries like Iran. The prayer experience is part of Romsey Abbey’s recent stewardship campaign which included fundraising for the worldwide church.
SAT-7 works closely with the Middle East Council of Churches, an ecumenical effort between Christians from Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox traditions. They operate four satellite-TV channels (in Arabic, Turkic and Persian and a children’s channel) broadcasting 24x7 across 25 countries in the Middle East from Morocco to Afghanistan, connecting with thousands of viewers every day. |
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Bishop Philip's Diocesan Synod Presidential Address |
Read Bishop Philip's presidential address to yesterday's meeting of Diocesan Synod which explores signs of 'the quiet revival' in our diocese, progress on diocesan strategy, as well reflection on other current affairs such as the recent vote on assisted dying. |
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It's Not Too Late to Submit Your Energy Footprint Tool Stats! |
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A huge thanks to everyone who has already filled out the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) - our diocese has now reached 71% completion! It’s not too late for your parish to submit your results - the EFT closes on 30 June.
The EFT is a great way to assess your parish's energy usage and continue to care for God’s creation. Have any questions? Please contact Sam Scott. |
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Help Fundraise for a Song to Celebrate Women's Ministry |
The National Association of Diocesan Advisers for Women's Ministry (NADAWM) are seeking to commission a song to celebrate women's ministry, particularly some of the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, including Revd Canon Jemima Prasadam and Revd Margaret Mabbs. Could you or your church community contribute? |
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ReSource: Renewing Hope in Smaller Churches |
27 September, 10-4, Christ Church, Tunbridge Wells
18 October, 10-4, All Saints, Marlow
Join ReSource for a day focussed on renewing hope in ‘little, local, ordinary’ contexts. Facilitated by Revd Jolyon Trickey, we look to encounter God in fresh ways and renew our confidence in the inextinguishable power of biblical hope. |
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Safeguarding Video Promoting Healthy Cultures |
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Subscribe to Our Socials! |
As a diocese, we're hoping to increase our reach and impact on our social channels moving forward, and we need your help to do so! Subscribe to our channels to get all the latest news and info around the diocese, and tag us in your own posts when sharing good news stories! Find links to our channels below:
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All are welcome to join us to learn about the BCM training programmes starting in September - BCM Children, Families, Youth and BCM Pastoral. Whether you've been active in these areas of ministry for many years or are just discerning a nudge towards getting involved, this training will encourage and support you to grow in confidence in your ministry. |
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Events Around the Diocese |
28 June, 9am, Old Alresford Place |
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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Revd Linda Galvin Made New Assistant Area Dean of Eastleigh |
We're delighted to share that Revd Linda Galvin has recently become Assistant Area Dean of Eastleigh!
She said, "I am delighted and honoured to be asked to take on the role of Assistant Area Dean for Eastleigh and will do my very best to be there for the whole of our wonderful Deanery, alongside John Pawson, our Area Dean. Please pray for John and I as we take up our new roles, and for every deanery across our diocese, that we may work together to make Christ known in Love." |
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Richard Wharton, one of our Schools’ Advisors, will be moving on to a new role as a vicar within Portsmouth Diocese in September. Richard has worked in the Education Team for eleven years and we’ll miss him greatly.
As Richard will be leaving us, we’re currently looking to offer a secondment to a serving senior leader, or to temporarily appoint someone who is currently available, to work in the team for the Autumn Term and probably longer while we recruit. If you’re interested, please email Sam Powell (or call 02392 899680) to arrange a mutually convenient time for an informal conversation with Jeff, our Director of Education. |
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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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