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Christingle

What a great time was had by all yesterday in St John’s! The church was almost completely full as people of all ages came to join in our annual Christingle service. A big “Thank you!” to James Greig for leading … Continue reading

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Christingle this Sunday at 4pm

We do hope you will be able to join us for this service, Itchen Abbas Primary School Choir will be singing us a carol and there will be lots of opportunities to sing along to some family favourites.  We also … 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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An invitation to everyone

There is ‘something for everyone’ this Sunday as we enjoy together two very different carol services. If you want to see the ‘nativity story’ being played out before your eyes by young and old together, please join us at our … Continue reading

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Last Sunday

It was a joy last Sunday to be lighting the second of our Advent Candles (the ‘Bethlehem’ candle focused on ‘hope’. In the morning at Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy, we herd the great readings from Isaiah 40 and thought of John … 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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Christingle this Sunday at 4pm

If any children would like to play instruments in a ‘pop up children’s orchestra’ for the Itchen Valley Christingle Service this Sunday (10th December ) at 4pm in St John’s Church, Itchen Abbas then please let us know.  The carols will … Continue reading

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An idea for local Christmas support!

The Salvation Army in Winchester give presents to local families in need. They are looking for brand new presents which they give to local families on Christmas Eve. They can not accept clothes, and presents must NOT be wrapped. They … Continue reading

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Giving this Christmas

Itchen Valley Churches are supporting the following charities this Christmas – Winchester Basics Bank, Trinity and the Nightshelter –  you can donate to them from this link.  

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Christmas Services

Thank you to everyone who is helping behind the scenes to make our Christmas services as special as they can be. Last week—despite heavy rain and the World Cup!—Simon Ffennell and the choir helped us to celebrate the Candlelit Carol … Continue reading

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Carol Singing in Itchen Abbas Tomorrow Evening

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Welcoming Itchen Abbas Primary School for Christmas

We were so pleased to be able to welcome the school back to our Church this year.  The lower school performed a delightful re-telling of the nativity story to a group of aliens who descended on the Church! The upper … Continue reading

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Carols by Candlelight – 5pm Tomorrow

Parking is available in Texas Field and will be clearly signposted.  Can we recommend that you bring a torch and wear outside footwear but also bring a change of shoes if you intend to go to the Manor afterwards.

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Carols by Candlelight – 5pm this Sunday

Parking is available in Texas Field and will be clearly signposted.  Can we recommend that you bring a torch and wear outside footwear but also bring a change of shoes if you intend to go to the Manor afterwards.

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This Sunday and Carol Singing

We are still in Advent, but Christmas is fast approaching (and don’t we know it?!). This Sunday we look forward to our Advent Parish Communion at 10.00am at St Mary’s Easton and then to our Candlelight Carol Service at St … Continue reading

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