Category Archives: Services

Ecumenical Choral Evensong

Posted on 24th November 2023 by adminitchenvalley

It was such a joy to share our evening worship last Sunday with the Roman Catholic community in the Valley, and especially to welcome Fr Mark to be our preacher. He spoke powerfully from the vision of heaven given us … Continue reading →

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Enjoying God’s grace

Posted on 13th October 2023 by adminitchenvalley

Our harvest celebrations came to a fitting climax on Sunday evening with a Festival Evensong at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy. Both choir and congregation were all in good voice, enjoying their favourite Harvest hymns, and the church was looking at … Continue reading →

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This Sunday

Posted on 29th September 2023 by adminitchenvalley

After Avington’s opening event last week, we are now entering our Harvest Festival Season in earnest! This coming Sunday, Harvest comes to Easton: please join us in St Mary’s at 10.00am for a traditional-styled family service—to sing some of your … Continue reading →

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Ancient or modern?

Posted on 22nd September 2023 by adminitchenvalley

This Sunday we have three services—two of them dating back several hundred years in their style (our Holy Communion at 08.30am dating back to 1662 and our 4.00pm Historic Harvest-time Service in Avington dating back to 1773!) and one of … Continue reading →

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Another hot Sunday!

Posted on 9th September 2023 by llm42

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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Last Sunday

Posted on 6th September 2023 by adminitchenvalley

It was good that so many of us—nearly seventy in all—were able to join us on what turned out to be one of the hottest Sunday of the year! In the morning at our Parish Communion we tuned in to … Continue reading →

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Sunday 30th July

Posted on 29th July 2023 by llm42

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

Posted on 7th July 2023 by llm42

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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A special weekend in the life of our parish

Posted on 6th July 2023 by adminitchenvalley

Last weekend was another special weekend in the life of our parish—with many things to celebrate. First, it was so good to welcome the family and friends of Steffan and Francesca to celebrate their wedding in St Mary’s Easton on … Continue reading →

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St Swithun’s Patronal Evensong – 6pm, Sunday 2nd July

Posted on 13th June 2023 by adminitchenvalley

Everyone is invited to this service at St Swithun’s Church, Martyr Worthy, our guest preacher will be Revd Sarah Tillett.  The service will be followed by drinks outside the south door of the church.  This is always a wonderful opportunity … Continue reading →

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Summer attractions

Posted on 9th June 2023 by adminitchenvalley

This coming Sunday we have much to look forward to! Sarah Noble is leading and speaking on the theme of the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ at our All Age Worship at 10.00am in Itchen Abbas; and Gerry Stacey and Simon … Continue reading →

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The last couple of weekends

Posted on 16th May 2023 by adminitchenvalley

The last two weekends have been quite special. This last Sunday, it was lovely to have Lavinia Owen leading our All Age Worship for the first time, and to be joined by people outside the parish to witness Georgie Walker … Continue reading →

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Ascension Day Service – this Thursday at 7pm

Posted on 15th May 2023 by adminitchenvalley

This Thursday is Ascension Day when we celebrate Christ’s ascension – when Jesus returned to be with his Father in heaven, and we rejoice for Jesus will never leave us or forsake us. Our service of Evening Worship will be … Continue reading →

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Sunday Services – 14th May

Posted on 13th May 2023 by llm42

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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Parish Communion this Sunday at St Mary’s, Easton

Posted on 5th May 2023 by adminitchenvalley

This Sunday Parish Communion will be at St Mary’s, Easton at 10.00am and we will be praying for the King and Queen.  We do hope you can join us during the Coronation weekend. Revd Peter The sung version of the … Continue reading →

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