Churches

Mike Bridgman with others at last year's Ride and Stride, eating cake at St Luke's, Southsea

Day of walking and cycling helps preserve our churches

The Rev Dan Greenfield and his wife, the Rev Jude Greenfield

Faith in the community: Family fun days connect our communities together

The Portsmouth North constituency, seen from Portsdown Hill

Faith in the Community: churches can host political debates

The Rev Jonathan Jeffery

Faith in the community: Churches working together is a great sign

Fr Hugo Deadman became the priest at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Paulsgrove in mid March 2023, and left, the church's altar Picture: Callum Phillips

'Good, honest, tough, decent people' - Paulsgrove's priest praises congregation

: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples

Celebrate the Child, The People's Carol Concert took place on Friday, November 25. at Bay House School in Gosport. Picture:Sarah Standing (251122-3122)

Gosport carol concert sees hundreds raise money for children’s charities

Pictured is: Sean Blackman Picture: Keith Woodland (200221-14)

Gosport Churches to host carol concert for Sophie's Legacy and Barnardo's

Queues form to sign the book of condolence in Portsmouth Cathedral on Friday

Queues to sign cathedral's Queen condolences book as churches open for relection

All Saints Church in Denmead is preparing for its Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Hampshire churches to mark Platinum Jubilee

Chocolate Easter Eggs are a traditional gift at this time of year (photo: adobe)

Traditions of Easter ... historical meaning and significance explained

Artwork from Newbridge Junior School in Fratton, which was inspired by the ‘With Thankful Hearts’ campaign.

Fratton schoolchildren give thanks during harvest festival

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

28/11/19 Launch of The News Comfort and Joy campaign at St Mary's Church, Fratton Rd, Portsmouth. Pictured: Carol Damper of the Roberts Centre. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Vouchers from community will be the 'rainbow' for homeless people

Father Bob and reverend Sam Collins handing over donations to Carole Damper from the Roberts Centre for the Harvest handover at St Mary’s Church, Fratton, Portsmouth on 8 October 2020 Pictured: Reverend Sam Collins with Carole Damper and Father Bob. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Hundreds of donations for Portsmouth harvest will help families in need

The Fratton End of Fratton Park. Even the famous football ground is a holy place.

It's confirmed - Fratton Park is a holy place

By now, you may have discovered a local church that opens its doors for private prayer in the week, or for Sunday worship.

By Canon Will Hughes, vicar of St Peter’s Church, Petersfield

Visitors to Greece must now wear face masks in numerous public spaces, as officials have tightened rules in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greece has brought in new face mask rules for tourists - and fines for those who...

With Spain among the nations who have recently lifted some of their restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a few other countries in Europe look set to follow suit soon (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the European countries lifting lockdown restrictions

This is the Easter story according to the Bible - and why we celebrate

Bishop Christopher Foster will broadcast an Easter Sunday service from his home.Picture: Peter Langdown

Easter: Church services across Portsmouth and Hampshire to broadcast online

Easter 2020 will be earlier than it was last year (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when Easter Sunday and Good Friday fall in 2020 - and why the date chang...

When is Easter 2020? Here's why the date changes every year and how it is chosen

If you've got a lot of Easter activities planned, you'll want to know when it falls this year. Picture: Shutterstock

When is Easter 2020, why does the date change and when are the schools off in Po...

Gosport Open Doors organisers Philip Rutt, left, and Kevin Gallagher. Picture: David George

Gosport churches prove they 'love thy neighbour' as they open doors for homeless

Gosport Open Doors organisers Philip Rutt, left, and Kevin Gallagher. Picture: David George

Gosport churches prove they 'love thy neighbour' as they open doors for homeless

Pictured is: Phillip West, Helen Marshall, Kezia Richardson, Janice West enjoy there fish in a bun. Picture: Keith Woodland (070919-21)

Southsea churches hand out free fish baps to recreate the feeding 5000 miracle

Pictured is: Phillip West, Helen Marshall, Kezia Richardson, Janice West enjoy there fish in a bun. Picture: Keith Woodland (070919-21)

Southsea churches hand out free fish baps to recreate the feeding 5000 miracle

THOUSANDS of people got a free fish bap for lunch at the weekend in a bid to recreate the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000.

Millie Salkeld

‘Our church is the centre of fun in Cowplain’ – Church column

Picture: Paul W. Baker

‘Photography is how I express the things I love’: Paul W Baker shares his latest...

Ven Joanne Grenfell

Portsmouth and Havant churches give shelter and warmth

Lead pastor Duncan Sills

Group launches new church to spread joy in Fareham

Group launches new church to spread joy in Fareham

The Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry gives an address during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle CREDIT: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

DANIEL HARMAN: The fundamental message of love

The Rev Amy Webb uses creative ways to pray with Evie Watson Picture: Peter Langdown

REV AMY WEBB: Finding creative ways to pray

A re-enactment of Jesuss resurrection as part of the Havant Passion Play

FAREHAM CHURCH COLUMN: Death of Jesus was just the beginning

Rev Mark James, right, with the Bishop of Portsmouth

REV MARK JAMES: Helping churches deal with sensitive data

Archdeacon of Portsdown, Joanne Grenfell

VEN JOANNE GRENFELL: Resolutions for ourselves and to help others

Churches in Portsmouth will open their doors overnight to the homeless this winter Picture: PA

Churches in Portsmouth will take in the homeless at night this winter

Churches to get creative

Bishop Christopher Foster says that the need to bring communities together is more urgent than ever before

Let's build a better society for ourselves

Reverend Mark James holding one of the Christmas hampers with Tesco community champion Mandi Myers

Portsmouth churches join city-wide homeless campaign

St Johns worshippers at a church barbecue

REV BRUCE DEANS: Churches do amazing voluntary work

The former Mayor of Havant, Councillor Leah Turner, takes a moment to reflect on...

Will Coulston, Sara Freestone and Shelly Saunders enjoying Café Church at St Faith's, Havant

Plastic bag charge will benefit good causes

Pokemon are often spotted at churches

Church looks to Pokemon Go to encourage young people through the doors

Come along on Saturday and join in the celebrations

CHANGES Holy Trinity Churchs welcome area

Party to thank everyone for support

Portsmouth churches rally around disadvanaged children with Easter egg campaign

GOOD NEWS The Rev Paul Armstead

Good Friday '“ a chance to start again with God

Canon Bob White, vicar of St Marys, Fratton, delivering the Easter eggs to Mel Goddard, family services manager for the Roberts Centre in Portsmouth after last years appeal.

Churches collecting Easter eggs for vulnerable children

Get messy and learn about the Bible

DM155928a.jpg Shoreham Airshow 2015. Lighting candles during service at St Mary's church, Shoreham. Photo by Derek Martin SUS-150823-120128008

AIRSHOW CRASH: Prayers across the Diocese of Chichester