This is the official website of The Downs Benefice Winchester, Hampshire.
We aspire to be a vibrant Christian Community with Jesus at the heart of our ministry - making a difference.
We aim to do this by being a relevant, welcoming, inclusive worshipping community, embracing all people, serving others and sharing the message of Jesus.
And we want to do this with humility, grace, love and prayer.
Daily Readings
Notices in brief...
For all the notices and more information, please see our Notices page
In Emergency
The Benefice Office
(01962 880 845 / office@downsbenefice.org.uk) is open from 9am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays, however if you need to contact a minister in an emergency outside of these hours, please call either:
Revd Kevin Rogers: 07584 162 594
or
Benefice Office: 07857 512 053
Further information about the phone line is available
here
The Downs Benefice Safeguarding Information and Contacts
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
If you have any concerns please email the appropriate Safeguarding Officer
(email addresses below)
or contact the Safeguarding Administrator c/o The Benefice Office
Tel: 01962 880 845 - Email: Downs Benefice Safeguarding
Prayer Requests
If you have any prayer requests, for any concerns lying on your heart or to give thanks, please email the office on office@downsbenefice.org.uk
All prayer requests will be made anonymous before being passed on to our Prayer Team.
Parish Magazine Deadline
Copy for June/July edition of the Benefice Parish Magazine should be submitted by 12.00 noon - Friday 9th May.
Readings for Friday 14th March
Morning Prayer
| Psalm |
|
22 |
| Reading |
|
Jeremiah 6: 22-end |
| Gospel |
|
John 6: 16-27 |
Evening Prayer
| Psalm |
|
55 |
| Reading |
|
Genesis 42: 29-end |
| Reading |
|
Galatians 5: 16-end |
Readings for Saturday 15th March
Morning Prayer
| Psalm |
|
63 |
| Reading |
|
Jeremiah 7: 1-20 |
| Gospel |
|
John 6: 27-40 |
Evening Prayer
| Psalm |
|
4 |
| Reading |
|
Genesis 43: 1-15 |
| Reading |
|
Galatians Ch 6 |
Readings for Sunday 16th March
The Second Sunday of Lent
Principal Service
| Reading |
|
Genesis 15: 1-12; 17-18 |
| Psalm |
|
27 |
| Reading |
|
Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 |
| Gospel |
|
Luke 13: 31-end |
Readings for Sunday 16th March - Other Services
Morning Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
119: 161-end |
| Reading |
|
Genesis 17: 1-7; 15-16 |
| Reading |
|
Romans 11: 13-24 |
Evening Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
135 |
| Reading |
|
Jeremiah 22: 1-9; 13-17 |
| Gospel |
|
Luke 14: 27-33 |