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: 07345 305 207
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:
Benefice Office Safeguarding
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer:
Jackie Rowlands - Tel 01962 737 317
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
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 Feb/Mar edition of the Benefice Parish Magazine should be submitted by 12.00 noon - Friday 9th January.
Readings for Thursday 4th December
Morning Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
42 |
| Reading |
|
Isaiah 28: 14-end |
| Gospel |
|
Matthew 13: 1-23 |
Evening Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
40 |
| Reading |
|
Isaiah 44: 1-8 |
| Reading |
|
Revelation 21: 9-21 |
Readings for Saturday 6th December
Morning Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
9 |
| Reading |
|
Isaiah 29: 15-end |
| Gospel |
|
Matthew 13: 44-end |
Evening Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
27 |
| Reading |
|
Isaiah 44:24 - 45:13 |
| Reading |
|
Revelation 22: 6-end |
Readings for Sunday 7th December
Second Sunday of Advent
Principle Service
| Reading |
|
Isaiah 11: 1-10 |
| Psalm |
|
72: 1-7; 18-19 |
| Reading |
|
Romans 15: 4-13 |
| Gospel |
|
Matthew 3: 1-12 |
Readings for Sunday 7th December - Other Services
Morning Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
80 |
| Reading |
|
Amos Ch 7 |
| Gospel |
|
Luke 1: 5-20 |
Evening Prayer
| Psalm(s) |
|
11 |
| Reading |
|
1 Kings 18: 17-39 |
| Gospel |
|
John 1: 19-28 |