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Welcome
Welcome to the Parish of St Faith at St Cross Winchester. We worship in the ancient St Cross Church which is part of the Hospital of St Cross.
We strive to be GENEROUS both in upholding Christ’s Sacramental ministry and Benedictine ideals of hospitality, feeding Christ’s people, and like St Faith offering ourselves in bearing witness to the name of Jesus Christ.
Being CHRIST-CENTRED we commit ourselves to encounter Christ in the Eucharist, in meaningful worship and in the Scripture. We want to deepen our learning of Faith and expand the ways we serve the wider community.
As a COMMUNITY, we endeavour to devote ourselves to the Apostles’ teaching, to prayer and the breaking of bread, and to the corporate fellowship of believers in the worship of God.
In love and prayer we seek to worship God and serve our neighbour. Please contact us if you need help or support and we look forward to meeting you at our services and other activities.
Rev Dominik Chmielewski, Rector of the Parish and Master of the Hospital of St Cross
Upcoming Events
Weddings & baptisms
Life of the Church
Parish Hall and facilities
There’s a lot going on at our Parish Church!
Join a house group, come along for tea or join our choir
We run many active groups and there are many ways for you to be part of our community. Highlights of our calendar include our Summer Fete and Christmas Eve Crib service.
The importance of Family
Families and children are most welcome here. We are very active with our youth and have two lively youth clubs, annual pantomime, excursions and children’s groups on Sundays. We are always happy to hear new ideas for our children and youth work.
Giving back
Giving is important in our Parish and each year, we choose local, national and international charities to support. In 2024 we supported Mission to Seafarers; Royal British Legion; Children’s Society; Winchester Hospice; Winchester Bereavement Support; Winchester Young Carers; Christian Aid; Anglican Church, Marafa; Winchester Basics Bank; Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust; Samaritan’s Purse.
If you would like to sign up to our Parish Giving Scheme, please take a pack on a Sunday. It’s very easy and no need to search for change on a Sunday morning!
History
The Church at St Cross, situated in the heart of the beautiful Itchen Valley, is home to two distinct but united communities. The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty is amongst the oldest charitable foundations in the country. Founded in the twelfth century, it still provides accommodation for twenty-five gentlemen, aged over sixty, known as Brothers. You may spot the Brothers in their distinctive gowns around Winchester! St Cross Church is also the home of the Parish of St Faith.
