Category Archives: Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers

Pentecost and After

Posted on 31st May 2020 by

I hope you all enjoyed Bishop David’s really explanatory sermon today about Pentecost. BUT as he said “Pentecost is not just a one time event” it is in fact the single most significant act which leads to the development of … Continue reading →

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Rural Dean Preaching This Sunday

Posted on 18th July 2018 by

Our new Rural Dean the Revd. David Chattell – Rector of Farleigh, Candover and Wield will be preaching at Parish Communion this Sunday, 10am at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy – do try to come along to hear him.

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National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2018

Posted on 19th June 2018 by

This morning I attended the annual National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast at Westminster Hall (part of the Houses of Parliament) organised and hosted by Christians in Parliament All Party Parliamentary Group at the kind invitation of Steve Brine, our MP and … Continue reading →

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Licensing of Alex Pease as Priest in Charge of Itchen Valley

Posted on 29th March 2018 by

You may have received this invitation already, but if you have not please do come if you can – but most importantly let Beccy know by an email to admin@itchenvalleychurches.org

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New Rector for Itchen Valley Parish

Posted on 27th March 2018 by

I am delighted to announce that Bishop Tim has approved the appointment of Rev. Alex Pease as the next Rector of The Parish of the Itchen Valley. His official licencing will take place at a service and celebration on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Who you will meet during the Vacancy….

Posted on 28th January 2018 by

Or is it ‘whom’…?  A former lawyer should really know…. It’s a vacancy – it used to be called an ‘Interregnum’ but that suggests a period between two rules and the Church of England doesn’t rule anything (any more) and … Continue reading →

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Revd Amanda Denniss’ last service in Itchen Valley Parish Sunday 14th January 2018

Posted on 15th January 2018 by

  It was a packed house to say goodbye to our Rector Revd. Amanda Denniss on Sunday at St Mary’s Easton at our Parish Communion.  After almost three years, Amanda is moving on but, fortunately, will remain in Winchester Diocese. … Continue reading →

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Revd Amanda Denniss’s Leaving Service Sunday 14th January at 11am at St Mary’s Easton

Posted on 8th January 2018 by

We are sadly saying goodbye to the Rector of the Itchen Valley, Revd. Amanda Denniss at the end of this week. Her last service will be Parish Communion at 11am (not 10 am as stated in Itchen Valley News) at … Continue reading →

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Revd Jonathan Cruickshank

Posted on 25th June 2017 by

For those of you who do not know already, Jonathan Cruickshank who was Rector of Itchen Valley at the time of its merger into one parish, immediately before the arrival of Andrew Micklefield, sadly died on Sunday 28th May.  This … Continue reading →

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Revd Rebecca Fardell leaves Itchen Valley Parish

Posted on 24th April 2017 by

  Very sadly the Itchen Valley Parish said goodbye on Sunday to Revd Rebecca Fardell who has been curate in the Itchen Valley for just under 4 years.  There was a goodbye tea in St Mary’s Easton and Churchwarden Robin … Continue reading →

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Rebecca’s last Sunday

Posted on 29th January 2017 by

Lots of people are asking when I am going: it has been agreed that my last Sunday will be 23rd April (Sunday after Easter) so I am not disappearing for a while yet! Revd Rebecca Fardell

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Rebecca’s announcement

Posted on 22nd January 2017 by

I am delighted to announce that I have been appointed as Vicar of Sunnyside and Bourne End in the Diocese of St Albans. This is subject to the completion of legal formalities and when those matters have been completed.  It … Continue reading →

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Rector away 21st November-29th November 2016

Posted on 20th November 2016 by

In her absence please contact Revd Rebecca Fardell (01962 809264) or Revd Alex Pease (01962 791010).

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Alex Pease licensed as Assistant Priest, by Verity Coleman

Posted on 19th July 2016 by

Two walkers on the Pilgrims Way paused as they heard the traditional sound of Psalm 23 resounding through the open door, sung with huge enthusiasm by the congregation that filled St Swithun’s Martyr Worthy for the Patronal Festival evensong ,  … Continue reading →

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Licensing of Alex Pease as Assistant Priest for Itchen Valley

Posted on 9th June 2016 by

I am delighted to announce that Alex Pease having completed his curacy is going to be appointed as Assistant Priest for Itchen Valley.  He will be licensed by Bishop David on Sunday 17th July at 6pm at the St Swithun’s Patronal … Continue reading →

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