The Re Penny Thatcher will be licensed on June 6 as the new priest serving at St Peter's, Titchfield. She's moving from Chandlers Ford, where she has developed some expertise in working with older people. Find out more about her here: portsmouth.anglican.org/news/2024/05/2…

The coming General Election is a critical moment in the life of our nation. Even in the heat of the debate, let's treat each other with respect and kindness.

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In the run-up to the General Election, the Church of England would like to invite everyone to join us in prayer for our nation & play your part as citizens & voters. Sign up for daily election reflections for the 3 weeks in the run up to Election Day, at: churchofengland.org/about/topics/p…

With the General Election announced for July, Archbishop of York encourages us to prayerfully consider how to use our vote to best benefit God's world. 🙏

Sign up for free daily reflections ahead of the election at cofe.io/PrayYourPart.

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Have your say... how did you find #ThyKingdomCome 2024? 🙏

We would love to hear the many ways you, your church, family or school engaged with this year's global prayer movement.

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Could you be the new children and families leader at St Peter's, Petersfield? They are looking for someone to lead, inspire & champion the Church’s ministry to children and families. The deadline to apply is June 7, and full details are here: portsmouth.anglican.org/vacancies/chil…

Please pray for the parishes of Leigh Park and Warren Park, their clergy Jonathan Jeffery and Jill Kingston, LLMs Annie Martin and Hilda Arkell (PtO), and PtO clergy Kevin Arkell.

Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Dave Crees to be priest-in-charge of St Paul’s Church, Sarisbury Green. He has been an Army chaplain for the past 20 years and served on the frontline in Iraq and Afghanistan. He hopes to be licensed in November: bit.ly/3UQPBs5

The Rev Ruth Jagger was one of the first women priests ordained Portsmouth Cathedral ☩ in May 1994. She was pregnant & suffering from morning sickness, so left before the end. So on Saturday, she helped to lead the 30th anniversary service from the front. Details bit.ly/3QOF0MU

Please pray for the parish of Hayling Island, its clergy Richard Wyld (designate) and Deborah Curram, LLMs Vicky Evans and Jennifer Salisbury (PtO), and PtO clergy Peter Judson and Michael Tristram.

Pray also for Ghana Link, St Andrew Asesewa, Joseph Lawer.

Our cathedral Portsmouth Cathedral ☩ hosted a service to celebrate 30 years since the ordination of the first #womenpriests . It was led almost entirely by women, including some of the pioneers from 1994. We thanked God for the richness of their ministry. Details bit.ly/3QOF0MU

Pray also for Ghana Link, St John the Divine Nsawam, Kwasi Attafuah, St John Nuaso, William Weldjy. (2/2)

Please pray for the parish of Havant, its clergy Tom Kennar, LLMs Sandra Haggan, Sally Kirk-Stephens, Jackie Brookfield (PtO) and Mike Fluck (PtO), and PtO clergy Judy Henning and +John Hind. (1/2)

Day 11 of #ThyKingdomCome - Pentecost 🙏

Pray for the supernatural gifts of the Spirit and commit today, to be faithful and bold in using these gifts to bless others.

Watch the accompanying video from Jackie Pullinger here: bit.ly/4bzKB1o

A prayer for #Pentecost 🙏

‘Come Holy Spirit,
Kindle in us the fire of your love’

On 9th May we celebrated Ascension Day when Christ ascended into heaven and returned to his Father.

To mark the days between Ascension and Pentecost everyone was invited to make a kite!

Our cathedral Portsmouth Cathedral ☩ hosted a celebration of 30 years of women priests, with some of those ordained in 1994 presiding together. We gave thanks for those pioneers who paved the way for women's priestly ministry across the The Church of England. Photos: bev livermore

Pray also for the Centenary Celebration Service at Warblington with Emsworth. (3/3)

Pray for Retired clergy: Chris Abbott, Michael Bever, Michael Harper, Charles Howard, Frank Hillebrand and Anthony Kemp.

Pray for Ghana Link, Diocese of Koforidua, +Felix Annancy, Government Hospital Chaplain, Patrick Sackey Addoo. (2/3)