Tag Archives: Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers

The Year Ahead

Posted on 5th January 2025 by layminister2

Todays sermon, based on John 1:10-18 (see bottom) is about how can follow the inspiration and guidance of Jesus to shine a light in our community in the year ahead. “Bringing the Word to the World” In Johns gospel we … Continue reading →

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Sunday Services – 14th May

Posted on 13th May 2023 by layminister2

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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This week in church

Posted on 1st June 2022 by layminister2

We had a memorable service in Easton on Sunday. It was a delight to see Revd. Peter back from his travels and you can hear his sermon by clicking below. And following the service there was an excellent organ recital … Continue reading →

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Thy Kingdom Come – 26th May to 5th June

Posted on 21st May 2022 by layminister2

Church of England Celebrates a chance for us all to pray for people to come and know Jesus. Ascension on the 26th to Pentecost on the 5th June is that hiatus of expectation between Christ finally leaving the earth and the … Continue reading →

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Pentecost – The Feast of Weeks

Posted on 23rd May 2021 by layminister2

Pentecost – the traditional Jewish Feast of weeks, being celebrated by the disciples in Jerusalem when they were visited by the Holy Spirit. Sermon 23rd May 2021 by Lay Minister Gerry Stacey. Today is Pentecost. The day of Pentecost is … Continue reading →

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Ascension Day

Posted on 13th May 2021 by layminister2

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Today is Thursday 13th May, 40 days after Easter and Ascension Day, when we celebrate the ascent of Jesus to Heaven at the completion of his ministry on earth. Eight of us … Continue reading →

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What St Paul tells us about the everlasting love of God

Posted on 16th August 2020 by adminitchenvalley

At Valley Worship today Gerry Stacey talked on Romans 8:17-39  ‘nothing in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord’. I am often asked questions about when and how the … Continue reading →

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Can we trust The Bible?

Posted on 4th August 2020 by adminitchenvalley

Is a question I am often asked and can take a while to answer but now I have a simple and straightforward response.  Is a new podcast series from the producers of the Bible Course featuring conversations with experts in … Continue reading →

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Walk of Hope

Posted on 18th July 2020 by adminitchenvalley

Spurred on by Alex’ message I have been engaging in the Walk of Hope. So far I have visited 18 of the squares on Beccy’s map and am planning to visit as many as I can by the end. I … Continue reading →

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Pentecost and After

Posted on 31st May 2020 by adminitchenvalley

I hope you all enjoyed Bishop David’s really explanatory sermon today about Pentecost. BUT as he said “Pentecost is not just a one time event” it is in fact the single most significant act which leads to the development of … Continue reading →

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Rural Dean Preaching This Sunday

Posted on 18th July 2018 by adminitchenvalley

Our new Rural Dean the Revd. David Chattell – Rector of Farleigh, Candover and Wield will be preaching at Parish Communion this Sunday, 10am at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy – do try to come along to hear him.

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National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2018

Posted on 19th June 2018 by adminitchenvalley

This morning I attended the annual National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast at Westminster Hall (part of the Houses of Parliament) organised and hosted by Christians in Parliament All Party Parliamentary Group at the kind invitation of Steve Brine, our MP and … Continue reading →

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Licensing of Alex Pease as Priest in Charge of Itchen Valley

Posted on 29th March 2018 by Revd Alex Pease

You may have received this invitation already, but if you have not please do come if you can – but most importantly let Beccy know by an email to admin@itchenvalleychurches.org

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New Rector for Itchen Valley Parish

Posted on 27th March 2018 by adminitchenvalley

I am delighted to announce that Bishop Tim has approved the appointment of Rev. Alex Pease as the next Rector of The Parish of the Itchen Valley. His official licencing will take place at a service and celebration on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Who you will meet during the Vacancy….

Posted on 28th January 2018 by Revd Alex Pease

Or is it ‘whom’…?  A former lawyer should really know…. It’s a vacancy – it used to be called an ‘Interregnum’ but that suggests a period between two rules and the Church of England doesn’t rule anything (any more) and … Continue reading →

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