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Is there any reliable evidence for our faith?

Posted on 27th April 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

Amanda Denniss spoke on this subject last night in the first of our talks in our series entitled ‘My Faith: How do I reply when people ask me why?’  We thought it would be useful for those who attended (and … Continue reading →

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How do I reply…course

Posted on 26th April 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

Dont forget that the second session of our My Faith – How do I reply when people ask me why? is on Tuesday evening 3rd May St John’s Itchen Abbas.  It would be great to see you there.

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Thy Kingdom Come…

Posted on 26th April 2016 by

Nine days for prayer for others and ourselves 6th-15th May  The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have called us all to pray in the days between Ascension and Pentecost. They have asked us to pray that we would grow in … Continue reading →

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Little Rainbows new term

Posted on 4th April 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

We started our new term at Little Rainbows this morning and, because school is still out, our Little Rainbows had their elder sisters and brothers with them as well! The game of ‘Ambulance Goalie’ (a game invented for Little Rainbows) … Continue reading →

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How do I reply when someone asks me why?

Posted on 26th March 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

A course for the Itchen Valley by the Itchen Valley Ministry Team starting at the end of April for five sessions – to answer those difficult questions which people ask us……

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I Witness: The Winchester Lent Course – First Evening

Posted on 14th February 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

22 of us crowded under the bell ropes of St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy for the first session of our Lent Course on Stewarding Faithfully led by Revd Amanda Denniss, our Rector.  She spoke briefly summarising the teaching of the morning’s … Continue reading →

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Pancake Party on Shrove Tuesday

Posted on 24th January 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

Pancake lovers your time has come! Our annual pancake party will be on Shrove Tuesday February 9th at Martyr Worthy village Hall. We need some help! Please do contact Gerry Stacey gstacey@easynet.co.uk help with either making pancakes or entertaining the kids … Continue reading →

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Free To Be Anniversary Party by Susie Brine

Posted on 22nd January 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

It was a total blessing to gather at St Johns yesterday morning to celebrate our one year anniversary of meeting together at Free To Be. Through our small, informal meetings each week, amazing caring and supportive relationships with one another … Continue reading →

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An invitation to the women of the Valley (sorry chaps, this one isn’t for you!)

Posted on 20th January 2016 by

New Wine Women’s Day Saturday 12th March  Amanda and Rebecca are planning to go to this day which will be exploring what it means to be part of the great company of women who seek to display God’s splendour. These … Continue reading →

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Monday Bible Studies..

Posted on 5th January 2016 by Revd Alex Pease

Our new term of Bible Studies on Monday afternoons (twice a month) starts on Monday 11th January at 2pm at 6 The Row, Avington. This year we are studying the letter to the Philippians and using the book ‘A life … Continue reading →

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Carols in the Barn

Posted on 21st December 2015 by Revd Alex Pease

About 100 of us found our way to Grace’s Barn on Sunday evening for our annual Carols in the Barn service.  It was particularly kind of Michael and Frances Gray to allow us to carry this out this year as … Continue reading →

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Christmas CAMEO 2015

Posted on 18th December 2015 by Revd Alex Pease

What a totally wonderful lunch.  After Revd Amanda led us all in Holy Communion, we had a delicious lunch!  Lavinia and her team completely surpassed  themselves this year at our lunch for the over 65s in our community. I think … Continue reading →

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Christmas Little Rainbows 2015

Posted on 16th December 2015 by Revd Alex Pease

It was amazing.  It always is.  But fairly good chaos as a nativity scene, but perhaps the original one was also.  Our Christmas Little Rainbows party and nativity – just great fun.  I think it was the beams that young … Continue reading →

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Assisted Dying, start of life and mental health – 5 fascinating evenings…

Posted on 14th October 2015 by Revd Alex Pease

We all have questions about health.  The Human Journey course will help you engage with health related issues wisely, sensitively and with confidence. Across five sessions, we will apply God’s timeless word to our ever changing world, engaging with some … Continue reading →

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Cupcake decorators extraordinaire!

Posted on 27th July 2015 by

The Ark has now moored for the summer so we have been thanking all those who help keep it afloat and without whom we would not be able to offer this important ministry to our children. The grown ups met … Continue reading →

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