It was a joy to be present Portsmouth Cathedral ☩ Portsmouth Diocese #justice #mercy #thecommongood

Please pray for the parishes of Bishop’s Waltham and Upham, their clergy James Hunt, Rosie Greenlees and Keith Wickert, LLM Judy Benham (PtO), Youth Worker Kate Smyth, and PtO clergy Jane Beloe, Norman Chatfield, Tom Johns and David Proud.

St Mary’s Church in Rowner North Gosport Churches hosted the 10th anniversary celebration for Gosport’s #SchoolPastors, who work in six schools in the town. Our bishop Bishop of Portsmouth joined them for the celebration, which included the commissioning of four new Pastors. Ascension Trust

Please pray for the parishes of Botley, Curdridge and Durley, their clergy Gregg Mensingh and Richard Wharton, LLM Janet Clarke, and PtO clergy Jenny Lowater and Di Townsend.

Come and hear him speak in Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral at 7pm on Thursday 10th Oct). All welcome. No entrance fee.

Generous worshippers from our churches raised £9,000+ to help those using Trussell Foodbanks in our diocese, and those suffering because of conflict in the Middle East (via Tearfund). The cash was raised by Bishop of Portsmouth's 2024 Lent Appeal. Details: bit.ly/3zQu1NL

Historic church to be first on Island to launch 21st century smartphone tour guide countypress.co.uk/news/24633302.…

Please pray for the Meon Bridge Benefice, its clergy Andy Davis, LLM Cathy Mathews (PtO), and PtO clergy Anthony Hulbert.

Communications director from Portsmouth Diocese has put together a manual for churches, to help them publicise the amazing things they do. Read more here: portsmouth.anglican.org/news/2024/10/1…

✨🎄 Join us for a magical evening of The Snowman Live at Portsmouth Cathedral! Enjoy live orchestral music, hot chocolate, and festive sing-alongs! 🎶⛄ Get your tickets now for Dec 14 at portcath.link/snowman?utm_ca… #ChristmasMagic

Really impressive and heartfelt range of questions about the big issues (migration, war, the state of democracy, etc) from the audience, responded to with great thoughtfulness by Stephen Schneck. A really worthwhile evening; grateful thanks to our speaker & all who participated.

Please pray for the parishes of Shedfield and Wickham, churchwardens Rosemary Crane, Fred Crosskey, Carol Hotchkiss and Adrian Jordan, clergy David Isaac and Jill Phipps, LLM Stephen Campion (PtO), and PtO clergy Brian McHugh.

🍻 Join us for a Burns Night to remember! Dance, eat, & celebrate at Portsmouth Cathedral on 25 Jan. 🎶 All tickets include a drink & Scottish treats. Tickets selling fast – don't miss out! Book now at portcath.link/ceilidh25?utm_… #BurnsNight

Please pray for the parishes of Soberton, Newtown and Hambledon, their clergy Andy Davis and Liz Quinn, and LLMs Norman Chapman (PtO) and Betty Spiller (PtO). Pray also for Ghana Link, St Matthew’s Attaboka, Justice Aduhene.

Our bishop Bishop of Portsmouth came to the High Tide youth service at Emsworth Baptist last night. He joined in games, worship & prayer with 11-18 yr olds, & heard Peter Hall talk about Jesus as the light of the world: portsmouth.anglican.org/youth/hightide/

Please pray for the Bishop’s Waltham Deanery Officers: Area Dean, David Isaac; Lay Chairman, Paul Quinn; Treasurer, Rob Scott; Chair of Finance Committee, Paul Emmerson; Sub-warden of Licensed Lay Ministers, Janet Clarke; (1/2)

Pray for Retired Clergy: Peter Crick, Lionel Shotlander and Moray Thomas. Pray also for Ghana Llink, Diocese of Wiawso. (2/2)

Please pray for the parishes of Southwick and Boarhunt, their chaplain Simon Brocklehurst, and PtO clergy John Franks.

📚 This week at Portsmouth Cathedral! On 15 Oct, meet Fiona Ballard at their book signing. Support our city's writers! ✍️📚 More info on our website: portcath.link/home?utm_campa… #PortsmouthAuthors

Please pray for the parish of Swanmore, its clergy Andy Davis, and PtO clergy Mary Morfill, Kathryn O’Loughlin, Hazel Whitehead and Nick Whitehead.