Category Archives: Sermons

Valley Worship Yesterday

Over 50 people enjoyed a wonderful Valley Worship service yesterday. It was particularly special being in our temporary winter location of St Swithun’s Church, Martyr Worthy so that the children could enjoy fun activities in the warmth of the village … Continue reading

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Sermon Recording

The recording of Revd Peter’s sermon on Sunday 19 November at Parish Communion can be heard here: Keep awake! (Matt.25) –

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Bible Sunday and All Saints Sunday Sermons

Sermons from the last 2 Sundays can be heard from the links below: All Saints Sunday –  with Revd Peter Bible Sunday –  with Revd Peter

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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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Last Sunday

Despite the clocks going forward, we had a good number of people joining us both for the 08.30am 1662 Communion at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy and the Valley Worship service at St Mary’s, Easton. With myself being on the keyboard, … 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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Sunday 11 September

Over the coming weeks we will be having a short sermon series—entitled ‘Renewing Our Vision’—as we look together at what it means to be a Christian community here in the Itchen Valley. 11 Sept Looking Backwards 18 Sept Looking Inwards … Continue reading

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Philippians Continues

Our series of talks on Philippians continued yesterday with an excellent talk at Valley Worship by Tim Clapp, you can listen to this from the link below:   Please visit the sermons page on our website to listen to the … Continue reading

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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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Trust in the Lord and do good – sermon recording

‘Trust in the Lord and do good’ (Psa. 37:3) These seven words were the basis of my sermon in church last Sunday (2 January) and could be seen as a church motto for the New Year. The full sermon (based … Continue reading

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Evensong at Martyr Worthy

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

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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Parish Communion – 9th May 2021 The Recording

Alex led and preached at our Parish Communion at St Mary’s, Easton this morning.  The link to the video of it is below.   This is the audio recording, unfortunately the first couple of minutes were not recorded. This is … Continue reading

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How does anyone become a follower of Christ? John 20:19-29 by Revd Alex Pease

Revd Alex Pease gave his last sermon as Rector of Itchen Valley Parish Audio: Written: So this is it!  My last service as your Rector! It’s very sad for Lucy and me to be putting this job down.   As … Continue reading

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Easter Sunday 2021 – John 20:1-18 by Revd Alex Pease

We managed to squeeze in around 30 (to comply with Covid Regulations) to St Mary’s Easton for one of our services today.  There was also a Family Easter service at St John’s Itchen Abbas and another Parish Communion (by extension) … Continue reading

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