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Prayer for Ukraine

Posted on 18th February 2023 by llm42

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

Posted on 17th February 2023 by llm42

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

Posted on 1st June 2022 by llm42

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

Posted on 21st May 2022 by llm42

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

Posted on 2nd April 2022 by llm42

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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A prayer for the mothers of Ukraine

Posted on 27th March 2022 by llm42

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 llm42

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 llm42

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 llm42

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 llm42

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 llm42

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 llm42

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 llm42

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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