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Bursledon Parish Blesses Community through Lunch Group |
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During school holidays Bursledon Parish commits to a day providing a hot meal for families and others in the community, especially those who are facing challenges such as loneliness and bereavement. Their aim is to "reach out to people and to show that we are all loved by God." Have a read of how the ministry is blessing the community... |
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'Have Your Say' Bid Consultation - Positive Engagement in Southampton and Bournemouth |
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Diocese of Winchester Becomes Global Neighbours Partner |
We’re delighted to announce that our diocese is officially a Global Neighbours Partner Diocese! This accreditation scheme from Christian Aid recognises and celebrates all that schools are doing to empower their young people to be active global citizens. |
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Encouraging Statistics from Winchester Cathedral |
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Meet the Winchester Pioneers |
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Bishop Philip has recently asked Revd James Sharp to be Chaplain to Pioneers, and 'Winchester Pioneers' will be starting to gather monthly, identifying those at the margins and working out how we can love and serve and build community. |
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Two New Volunteers Appointed for Mission and Ministry |
We're delighted to announce the appointment of two new volunteer support roles - a Winchester Diocesan Lead for Chaplaincy, Revd Lisa Thomas, and a Single Clergy Representative, Revd Ann Devereux. Find out more about these positions and how Revd Lisa and Revd Ann can support clergy across the diocese. |
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National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast |
24 June, 7:30am, Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament
Clergy are invited to this gathering to hear speaker John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, to consider the theme of 'God in the public square?', to pray for our political structures, and to reflect upon the role of Christian faith in our public life. |
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Watch an Online National Church Service from Christ Church Winchester |
4 May, Online
Christ Church Winchester has had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the national church's weekly online service series.
Join our brothers and sisters across the country and beyond in watching this service on 4 May! |
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New £3.2M Church Grants Scheme Launched |
Churches hoping to build affordable homes for their communities on pockets of land they own, or as part of schemes such as rebuilding parish halls, are being invited to apply for national funding grants from a new £3.2 million fund. |
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VE Day Resources for Churches |
8 May, 2025
Churches across England will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, and various resources are available for church communities:
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LLMs, LLWs, BPPs, BCMs and all those involved in lay ministry are all warmly invited to attend our annual celebration of lay ministry in all its forms across the diocese! The day will focus on intentional discipleship with Revd Cris Rogers as our keynote speaker. Join us for wonderful day of encouragement, fellowship and encounters with God. |
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Events Around the Diocese |
7 May, 9:30am, Old Alresford Place |
7 May, 6:45pm, Old Alresford Place |
8 May, 10am, Old Alresford Place |
8 May, 10am, Old Alresford Place |
16 May, Hampshire Record Office |
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22 May, 6pm, St Paul's Bursledon |
11 June, 8:15am, St Mark's Kempshott |
17 June, 8:15am, All Saints, St Leonards & St Ives |
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Please note that the Meet the Funders event taking place on 20 May has been postponed - a new date in September will be advertised soon! |
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Archdeacons' Visitations 2025 |
These services will start at 7:30pm - Churchwardens should book via the form sent by email. If you haven’t received this email, please check your spam folders or contact your PCC secretary. |
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- 4 June - St John’s, Hartley Wintney
- 10 June - St Mary’s, Andover
- 19 June - Romsey Abbey
- 26 June - Christchurch Priory
- 23 July - Zoom
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Yesterday, the Revd Rebecca Ogus, who previously held Permission to Officiate (PTO) in our diocese, was appointed Chaplain of St John's Winchester.
We also welcome the Revd Carol Dunk, previously Deanery Minister of Burnham and Slough in the Diocese of Oxford, who will be becoming Associate Minister of Pastrow on 3 June at St Peter's Church, Hurstbourne Tarrant, and the Revd Julian Poppleton, Assistant Priest in Harnham in the Diocese of Salisbury, who will be become Chaplain (no longer acting Chaplain) of Winchester Cathedral on 4 May. |
We are saying goodbye and thank you to the following clergy who are retiring: the Revd Marion De Quidt, Rector of Whitewater and Area Dean of Odiham, the Revd Jonathan Williams, Assistant Minister of Benefice of Four Saints, and the Revd Tim Bell, Associate Minister of Overton Benefice.
We also say goodbye and thank you to Revd Canon Fiona Grove, Chaplain of the University of Winchester, who will be becoming Rector of Shedfield and Wickham in the Diocese of Portsmouth, the Revd Clive Beard, Assistant Curate of Hedge End St Luke, who will be becoming the Vicar of St Stephen's Preston in the Diocese of Blackburn, and the Revd Sheena Williams, Rector of North Stoneham & Bassett, who is becoming Tutor in Contextual Learning at Sarum College. |
Please pray for all our new and departing clergy, that God will guide them as they take their next steps on the path He has called them to. |
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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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