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Reflections for Vocations Sunday - 11 May 2025 |
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Churches Find New Ways to Fundraise |
From books about cats to music events and galas, churches across our diocese have come up with inventive ways to raise funds for projects and the church community. We heard from the Benefice of Braishfield, All Saints Church Winchester, and Christ Church Winchester about their fundraising efforts. |
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Churches Remember the 80th Anniversary of VE Day |
Churches across the diocese are holding events to mark 80 years since the end of WW2. On Sunday, a service was held on Silchester village green, hosted by St Mary the Virgin and the local Methodist Chapel, with music led by Tadley Concert Brass. Today, many churches are holding acts of remembrance including bell ringing and lighting beacons. Do send in your photos and stories which we will share in next week's newsletter. |
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Meet the Mission & Ministry Team |
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To give a better understanding of how we can support communities across the diocese, we're sharing a bit of information about each of the diocesan teams! The Mission and Ministry Team provide theological training, equipping and support for individuals and groups across our diocese, including in the vocations process, those looking towards ordination, curates in training and those exploring lay ministry. They aim to support all God’s people to grow and develop their individual ministries in their local context through an ongoing programme of training events and workshops, networking meetings and annual celebrations. |
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Get the We Believe: Exploring the Nicene Creed Resources |
2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. To celebrate this, a variety of resources have been produced for the use of churches, groups and individuals, including booklets, graphics and a resource pack. |
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Watch an Online National Church Service from Christ Church Winchester |
Christ Church Winchester filmed a wonderful service featuring students and young people for the national church's weekly online service series. This service is now available to watch online! |
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New Low Carbon Technology Grant from SSEN |
Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has opened a new funding scheme for communities to buy low-carbon technology solutions, such as solar panels, air source heat pumps, and EV charging. Register for a webinar on 13 May at 4pm to learn more about the grant here. |
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New Net Zero Animation for Schools |
A new animation and digital guide to help schools take the first steps to lowering their carbon emissions has been launched by the Church of England’s Net Zero programme. You're encouraged to share this video and the accompanying digital guide with young people in your communities. |
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Have Your Say in the Charities SORP Consultation |
A consultation on Charities SORP, which is the standard basis for financial reporting for parishes across the Church of England, has been launched by Charity Regulators. PCCs members, Treasurers, and Financial officers are all invited to comment on the proposed changes via an online survey by 20 June 2025. |
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All churches are likely to be impacted by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s law, which received Royal Assent in April. Over the next 24 months, the Home Office and the Security Industry Authority will help those responsible to understand the purpose of this legislation and how to meet their obligations. |
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New Accessibility Feature on the Diocesan Website |
This week, we added a new accessibility feature to our website, which allows you to listen to the text on the screen. Simply click on the yellow speaker button on the left-hand side of the page to use this feature! |
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All chaplains are warmly invited to join us for a networking meeting, hearing from speaker Revd Canon Richard Kirlew, Chair of the Agricultural Chaplains Association. He will be exploring the specific pressures faced by rural communities and how chaplaincy ministry can support them. |
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Join a Book Launch Written by a Vicar in Our Diocese |
22 May, 7:30pm, St Paul's Throop
Revd Jim Findlay, Vicar of St Paul's Church Throop, has written a book he hopes will be a discipleship resource across the diocese, which carries a commendation from Bishop Philip. Find out more >>> |
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10% Off Children of Eden Tickets |
Children of Eden is a spectacular musical that explores the stories of Adam and Eve, their children Cain and Abel and other key characters from the Book of Genesis, all through the personal lens of the families involved.
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Operatic Society) has arranged a special discount for church communities, offering 10% off two or more tickets. Simply enter ADAM10 in the Offer Code box (at the top right of the booking page) before selecting your tickets. Book tickets here >>> |
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Events Around the Diocese |
10 May, 9:30am, St Boniface Church, Chandler's Ford |
16 May, Hampshire Record Office |
17 May, 10am, St Paul's Bursledon |
22 May, 6pm, St Paul's Bursledon |
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11 June, 8:15am, St Mark's Kempshott |
17 June, 8:15am, All Saints, St Leonards & St Ives |
19 June, 10am, Old Alresford Place |
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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 recently received news that Revd Derek Burden, who served as a lay minister in the Parish of Yateley during his retirement, passed away on 19 April 2025.
His daughter Clare says, "Dad was the vicar at several parishes over his life. He lived for the last 20 or so years in Yateley, Hart. Dad had a rich life and helped so many people through his ministry in each of his parishes. He instigated many projects to support every age group and background. He will be fondly remembered in each parish. He maintained his gentle ways, his faith and love of others to the end."
Revd Derek's celebration of life service will take place on 20 May at 14:30 in St Peter’s Church, Yateley. |
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