Author Archives: John Barber

Approval of Appointment of Peter Walker as Rector

Posted on 15th August 2021 by John Barber

Our Church Wardens Theo Mezger and Robin Greenwood have asked that the following update be posted: Thank you to everyone who prayed for and contributed to the recent interview process for our new Rector. We are pleased to be able … Continue reading →

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Valley Worship today – the report!

Posted on 15th August 2021 by John Barber

  The second of the two outdoor services planned for the month of August was held this morning in the garden of Manor House in Martyr Worthy, with approximately 80 people of all ages joining in it and savouring the … Continue reading →

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Valley Worship – tomorrow at 10am – Order of Service

Posted on 14th August 2021 by John Barber

Please see a link below to the Order of Service for our Valley Worship service tomorrow morning (Sunday, 15th August) at 10am, which will be held outdoors in the garden at Nicky and John Barber’s house (Manor House, Church Lane, … Continue reading →

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Informal All Age Worship yesterday – the report!

Posted on 2nd August 2021 by John Barber

Yesterday morning saw the first outdoor All Age Worship service – summer holiday style – in the beautiful garden of Nick and Lavinia Owen. We were just under 30 in number, with lots of young children, as well as some … Continue reading →

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Informal All Age Worship – Tomorrow at 10am – Service Sheet

Posted on 31st July 2021 by John Barber

INFORMAL ALL AGE WORSHIP / SUNDAY, 1St AUGUST / SERVICE SHEET Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, in our worship help us to sing your praise, confess our sins, hear your Word, and bring our prayers to you, through Jesus Christ our … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Parish today

Posted on 19th July 2021 by John Barber

[Sent later than usual because of computer issues this morning] You are warmly invited once again to join in collective prayer for the Parish of the Itchen Valley at a time that suits you today.   Potential areas of concentration might … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Parish – this morning at 11am

Posted on 12th July 2021 by John Barber

You are warmly invited once again to join in collective prayer for the Parish of the Itchen Valley this morning at 11am (or at another time of day that may suit you better).   Potential areas of concentration might be: For … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Parish – this morning at 11am

Posted on 5th July 2021 by John Barber

You are warmly invited once again to join in collective prayer for the Parish of the Itchen Valley this morning at 11am (or at another time of day that may suit you better).   Potential areas of concentration might be: Expressing … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Parish – Monday morning at 11am

Posted on 27th June 2021 by John Barber

You are warmly invited once again to join in collective prayer for the Parish of the Itchen Valley tomorrow morning (Monday) at 11am (or at another time of day that may suit you better).   Potential areas of concentration might be: … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Parish – Monday morning at 11am

Posted on 20th June 2021 by John Barber

You are warmly invited once again to join in collective prayer for the Parish of the Itchen Valley tomorrow morning (Monday) at 11am (or at another time of day that may suit you better).   Potential areas of concentration might be: … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Parish – this morning at 11am

Posted on 14th June 2021 by John Barber

You are warmly invited once again to join in a collective prayer for the Parish of the Itchen Valley today at 11.00am (or to pray individually at another time of day that suits you better).   Potential areas of concentration for … Continue reading →

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Letter from the Rectory – Itchen Valley News

Posted on 9th June 2021 by John Barber

During the current vacancy, members of the PCC and Ministry Team are contributing a ‘Letter from the Rectory’ in the Rector’s stead to the ‘Itchen Valley News’ each month (seeking to fill the big shoes left by Alex Pease in … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Parish – today at 11am

Posted on 7th June 2021 by John Barber

You are warmly invited once again to join in a collective prayer for the Parish of the Itchen Valley today at 11.00am (or to pray individually at another time of day that suits you better).   Potential areas of concentration for … Continue reading →

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Message from Bishop Debbie

Posted on 5th June 2021 by John Barber

Bishop Debbie of the Winchester Diocese has sent the following message that may be of interest to you, especially if you are feeling anxious about the way forward for all of us in these still challenging times: Earlier this week, … Continue reading →

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