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Cafe Church Yesterday

Café Church yesterday afternoon in the Itchen Abbas Village Hall was full of life and enjoyed by a gathering of nearly 50 people of all ages.    The lengthening days meant that energetic games could be enjoyed in the garden by … Continue reading

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Going into 2024

As we go into the New Year, I’d like to highlight two dates for your diaries: Sunday 21 January to Sunday 4 February: ‘Love your Neighbour’ Fortnight – an opportunity at this ‘low’ time of the year to think of … Continue reading

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The great day approaches!

The Crib Service We are very much looking forward to the Crib service at 4.00pm on Christmas Eve in St Mary’s, Easton. A lot of work has gone into making this service something very special for all of the family. … Continue reading

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Giving this Christmas

Itchen Valley Churches gives all of its Christmas Collections to local charities chosen by our Parochial Church Council.  If you would like to contribute to our Christmas Charities (Winchester Basics Bank, Trinity and Winchester Beacon) you can do so from … Continue reading

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Rectory Prayers this Evening

If you and are able to join us his evening at the Rectory from 7.45pm to 09.00pm for a time of prayer, Georgie and I would love to see you. It will be so good to pray for the all … Continue reading

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Remembrance Sunday in the Parish

In the light of the recent events in Holy Land and our increased concerns for world peace, there was an extra poignancy and meaning as we celebrated Remembrance Sunday in the Valley. As in previous years it was so good … Continue reading

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Anne Sutcliffe

Mrs Anne Sutcliffe passed away in the early hours of last Friday. A family funeral will take place followed by a Thanksgiving Service at a later date that everybody will be invited to, more detail will follow.

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Last Sunday

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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Informal Garden Service

We’re looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible in our Rectory Garden on Sunday 27 August! Please bring your own picnic and something to sit on. We’ve spent the last two years trying to bring the garden … Continue reading

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Peter changed by Jesus – sermon from 30th July part 2

Peter was an ordinary man. He had a wife and a physically demanding job – fishing. Peter had sat, walked, and talked with Jesus. He’d seen and participated in Jesus’ miracles. He made mistakes, got told off by Jesus, denied … Continue reading

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A special weekend in the life of our parish

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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A week in the life of St Swithun’s.

St Swithun’s Church has been very busy this week.  The funeral of long standing Martyr Worthy resident, Jennifer Faber took place on Wednesday and was attended by family and friends who were able to celebrate the life of this wonderful … Continue reading

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Installing of our Parish Churchwardens

Last week our Churchwardens were invited to St John’s Church, Hartley Wintney to be installed by Archdeacon Richard Brand.  Churchwardens are annually chosen by the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, but do not actually become a Churchwarden until admitted to office … Continue reading

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Parish Communion this Sunday at St John’s, Itchen Abbas

This Sunday is a special one for us in that our only service is a Parish Communion in St John’s, Itchen Abbas at 10.00am. This only happens on the fifth Sunday of the month, so it would be lovely for … Continue reading

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Valley Worship and The Ark

What a wonderful and thought provoking Valley Worship service we had yesterday led by John Barber.  Nicky Barber spoke about Lazarus from John 11: 21-44 her talk can be heard here or the transcript can be read below.  Our Everyday … Continue reading

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