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A prayer for the mothers of Ukraine

Posted on 27th March 2022 by layminister2

God of love we cry for the people of Ukraine and pray for the innocent, the displaced and the frightened. We rejoice in the spirit of motherhood which surrounds Kyiv. God of Peace we pray for the families separated We … Continue reading →

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Taize Service

Posted on 19th January 2022 by layminister2

In this week of Christian Unity we will be holding an ecumenical Taize service at St Johns Itchen Abbas on Sunday evening It is an evening service of quiet prayer and reflection and singing of some traditional Taize chants. Starting … Continue reading →

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Advent Choral Evensong by Gerry Stacey

Posted on 1st December 2021 by layminister2

What better way to welcome in Advent than with a wonderful choral evensong at Martyr Worthy. St Swithun’s was full  with an excited congregation eager to share a traditional service with glorious music. Tim Tyler led a twenty strong choir … Continue reading →

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Green pastures and still waters

Posted on 22nd September 2021 by layminister2

Many of you will have noticed the title is taken from Psalm 23 which is also the theme of the Bible Society garden at Chelsea (winner of both a gold medal and ‘best sanctuary garden’). This has great local connections, … Continue reading →

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Parish Communion at Easton

Posted on 25th July 2021 by layminister2

Revd Alex Pease led our service of Parish Communion this morning and spoke on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.  You can listen here or read below. Ephesians 3:14-21 What are you (what am I) rooted in? What are you (and … Continue reading →

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Evensong at Martyr Worthy

Posted on 28th June 2021 by layminister2

Evensong continues to be a very well attended service at Martyr Worthy. Not least for the excellent singing by a small choir and the beautiful building. Everyone agrees that music and singing has been a  much missed part of services … Continue reading →

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Pentecost – The Feast of Weeks

Posted on 23rd May 2021 by layminister2

Pentecost – the traditional Jewish Feast of weeks, being celebrated by the disciples in Jerusalem when they were visited by the Holy Spirit. Sermon 23rd May 2021 by Lay Minister Gerry Stacey. Today is Pentecost. The day of Pentecost is … Continue reading →

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Ascension Day

Posted on 13th May 2021 by layminister2

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Today is Thursday 13th May, 40 days after Easter and Ascension Day, when we celebrate the ascent of Jesus to Heaven at the completion of his ministry on earth. Eight of us … Continue reading →

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