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Preparing for Easter

So much is packed into the Gospels around the story of Easter week, from Jesus’ triumphal entry on Palm Sunday through his inflammatory (at least to the priests and Sadducees) teachings in the Temple to the trial, crucifixion and resurrection. … Continue reading

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The Year Ahead

Todays sermon, based on John 1:10-18 (see bottom) is about how can follow the inspiration and guidance of Jesus to shine a light in our community in the year ahead. “Bringing the Word to the World” In Johns gospel we … Continue reading

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Bible Society Christmas advert

Just thought I might share the Bible Society Christmas advert about handing the Bible on. You might  possibly recognise one of the actors. Has received over 200,000 views so far on YouTube A happy Christmas and best wishes to you … Continue reading

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Sermon on Mark 2

Please find below audio recording of Revd Peter’s sermon on Mark chapter 2    

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A heavy heart

It is with a heavy heart I have to tell you the sad news abut Revd Peter’s sister. I spoke with Peter yesterday and he told me how his sister, Jen, had died peacefully in Exeter Hospice in the morning … Continue reading

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Another hot Sunday!

If you’re looking for a ‘cool refresher’ to start your day, why not join me in our Communion service at 08.30am in St John’s Itchen Abbas?—quiet reflection, breaking bread, enjoying coffee and hearing from the God’s Word. Ant then get … Continue reading

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Peter changed by Jesus – sermon from 30th July part 2

Peter was an ordinary man. He had a wife and a physically demanding job – fishing. Peter had sat, walked, and talked with Jesus. He’d seen and participated in Jesus’ miracles. He made mistakes, got told off by Jesus, denied … Continue reading

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Sunday 30th July

Many people are away at the moment but, if you’re around, do please join us for one of our two morning services this Sunday—either Holy Communion (1662) at 08.30 in St Mary’s Avington, or Morning Worship at 10.00 at St … Continue reading

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Sunday 9th July

I’m glad that our ‘summer season’ of services begins with our ‘Hub’ services this Sunday at St John’s, Itchen Abbas. At our 08.30am reflective Communion we’ll continue our series on Jesus the Good Shepherd, enjoying looking at one of Jesus’ … Continue reading

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Sunday Services – 14th May

This Sunday we look forward to our two morning ‘Hub services’ at St John’s, Itchen Abbas: We start with our 08.30 quiet reflective service of Holy Communion, followed by some teaching (over coffee and croissants, thank to Sarah Hunt!) on … Continue reading

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Prayer for Ukraine

5pm Sunday 19th in St Johns Itchen Abbas A special service of prayer and song for Ukraine. All welcome to this ecumenical service praying for peace one year after the war in Ukraine started. If you are hosting or know … Continue reading

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Sunday 12th February Sermon

I am very grateful that Reverend Peter stepped in to preach in my place at last Sunday’ Evensong: the recording of his sermon is here.

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This week in church

We had a memorable service in Easton on Sunday. It was a delight to see Revd. Peter back from his travels and you can hear his sermon by clicking below. And following the service there was an excellent organ recital … Continue reading

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Thy Kingdom Come – 26th May to 5th June

Church of England Celebrates a chance for us all to pray for people to come and know Jesus. Ascension on the 26th to Pentecost on the 5th June is that hiatus of expectation between Christ finally leaving the earth and the … Continue reading

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Ukraine Update

You may have heard we were in the process of getting permission for a family to come here, however this has fallen through because the people concerned were doctors. They wanted to come to UK because they speak English and … Continue reading

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