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UTX accepts the challenge!

Posted on 25th June 2015 by

The challenge laid down for our young people when they met in June was to create a fire that could cook popcorn. They rose to the occasion and the popcorn tasted great, as did the marshmallows! We are looking forward … Continue reading →

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Visit by a group from Benwell

Posted on 25th June 2015 by

The weather was kind when a small group came to visit us from our link parish of St James, Benwell so our guests were able to see the Itchen Valley at its best. The group of seven ladies included their … Continue reading →

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Mothering Sunday in the Valley – photos of the posies being put together

Posted on 15th March 2015 by Revd Alex Pease
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Lent 2015

Posted on 14th January 2015 by

Lent is a time of reflection and contemplation as we examine ourselves and ask what Jesus is saying to his Church today. To help us do this, we will be running the Diocesan Lent Course on five Tuesdays starting on … Continue reading →

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CAMEO Christmas Lunch

Posted on 16th December 2014 by Revd Alex Pease

That was really good fun. After a communion service in which you could hear a pin drop, we settled down to an excellent lunch. The annual CAMEO lunch is always good fun but I think everyone exceeded themselves this year. … Continue reading →

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Street Pastors by Lucy Pease

Posted on 15th December 2014 by Revd Alex Pease

STREET PASTORS This is the transcript of a talk given to the parish at Parish Communion at St John’s Itchen Abbas on Sunday 14th December 2014 Introduction  I’d just like to introduce you to Stephen Foster.  Welcome Steve and your … Continue reading →

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What we do: Little Rainbows Christmas Party by Revd Alex Pease

Posted on 15th December 2014 by Revd Alex Pease

We held the Little Rainbows Christmas Party on Monday 15th December at St John’s Church Itchen Abbas.  We simply would not be able to hold our weekly toddlers group if it had not been for the reordering changes made to … Continue reading →

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What we do: CAMEO by Nick Owen

Posted on 6th December 2014 by Revd Alex Pease

CAMEO for Senior Citizens The first initiative to take advantage of the re-ordered St John the Baptist Church at Itchen Abbas was CAMEO. Senior citizens Come And Meet Each Other on the third Tuesday of every month. A short communion … Continue reading →

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UTX dates

Posted on 4th November 2014 by

The following evenings have been arranged for UTX to meet; please contact Rebecca for further information. Sunday 7th December: Christmas! 7pm-9pm Martyr Worthy Village Hall Sunday 1st February: bowling! We will confirm times and costs in the new year. Sunday … Continue reading →

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Day of Prayer Thursday 6th November

Posted on 23rd October 2014 by

Parish of the Itchen Valley  Day of Prayer for the parish and our new rector  Thursday 6th November  ‘The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made … Continue reading →

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Day of Prayer on Monday 22nd September 2014

Posted on 20th September 2014 by

The Day of Prayer is still going ahead! Please find below some slightly amended information which is also available in all our churches (printed on green paper!). I do hope that you will be able to take part in some … Continue reading →

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Itchen Valley Diary by Vernon Tottle

Posted on 1st August 2014 by Revd Alex Pease

This article appeared first in the August edition of Itchen Valley News The church has for some years maintained a Parish Diary.  This currently shows the dates and times of church events, meetings and services.  The diary is available to … Continue reading →

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Calling all willing cooks….Bishop’s visit 22nd June 2014 by Charlotte Appleby

Posted on 20th May 2014 by Revd Alex Pease

If you are prepared to help cook part of the meal for the Bishop’s visit please email Charlotte Appleby on shrubshill@gmail.com Many hands make work much lighter!    

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Nick Owen comments on The Marriage Course in Itchen Valley News

Posted on 3rd May 2014 by itchenvalleywebmaster

This article was first published in the May 2014 edition of Itchen Valley News The Marriage Course By the time this goes to press, Lavinia and I will have celebrated our golden wedding – and I mean celebrated. Why would … Continue reading →

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Parents & Carers bring your little ones to rainbows at St Johns Itchen Abbas on Monday mornings at 10am. Coffee and chat while there are lots of toys and activities for the younger ones.  For full details click here.

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