Why we’re supporting this appeal

Giving something back….
"St Peter's Parish is an important part of our family life: we have benefited enormously from the sense of community. This was a chance to give something back, and to help keep that community solid for other families in the future."

Investing in community…
"We were pleased to be able to support the parish in this project. We have valued the sense of community that we have felt since we arrived in Winchester and this is a chance for us to invest in the future of that
community".

Two weddings and a funeral…
"This parish has been central to our lives since we arrived in the area over 20 years ago: family weddings in St Peter's Church, and a funeral. All members of the family have made friends through the Church. We really wanted to contribute to the excellent proposals for the Hampshire Downs Parish.  And the Diocesan plans for good and well-trained priests are essential for the Church’s future. The only dilemma was how much we could afford to pledge. There is no absolute answer, but I would encourage all fellow parishioners to push out at the edges!"