Tag Archives: Lent

Pancake Party Fun

How can we thank enough all those who made the Pancake Party yesterday to be so special?! Initial estimates suggest that at least 250 cakes were made by the great team in the kitchen (comprising Theo , Gerry and Jenny … Continue reading

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Some Ideas for Lent

As Lent approaches, we may be thinking of “what should I be giving up for Lent?” But, as is often said, it might be better to think more positively along the lines of, “What new godly practice might I take … Continue reading

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Lent Lunches

These community lent lunches will be making a welcome return to the Itchen Valley this year.  The lunches are held on Fridays from 12-2pm in various homes and take the form of an informal gathering, offering soup, bread and cheese. … Continue reading

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The Week that Changed the World! – Revd Peter

I look forward to seeing you at one of our two services for Palm Sunday: 10.00am Parish Communion at St John’s, Itchen Abbas 6.00pm Evensong at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy In the morning, please gather by the lych-gate at 09.55am, … Continue reading

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The Places of the Passion – Revd Peter

I am looking forward to walking you through the streets and valleys of Jerusalem tonight: an opportunity  for us all to walk with Jesus from the Last Supper, to Gethsemane and back to his trials before Caiaphas and Pilate. Join … Continue reading

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Fridays in Lent – Thanks

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Fridays in Lent events,  they were all lovely occasions to be able to get together to meet with old and new friends and raise money for some very worthwhile causes. A … Continue reading

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Yesterday’s Service and Monday Update

The sun shone brightly on our celebration of Mothering Sunday yesterday at St Mary’s Easton. It was lovely to be together as one all-age Church Family; and lovely to take out the beautiful flowers to others we knew were unable … Continue reading

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Church Matters, Coffee Morning and Easton ADCM!

Lent Coffee Morning Our last coffee morning during Lent will be held this Friday (25th) at 10.30am at Lake House, Avington by kind permission of Ralph and Alison Matthews. There will be a collecting bowl for the Red Cross Appeal … Continue reading

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The Story of the Passion – 7.30pm tonight at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy

Bible readings and chorales from Bach’s St John Passion I am so looking forward to this special evening in our Lent series, and to hearing the choir perform  this marvellous music tonight at 7.30pm at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy. And … Continue reading

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Lent Ploughman’s Lunch TODAY between 12noon and 2pm

Come join us at the Lent tide, Ploughman’s Lunch this Friday, between 12noon and 2pm, hosted by the Mezgers, at The Farmyard, Easton, SO211EQ. Pop in for a mug of soup, some bread and cheese and a chat with others … Continue reading

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Lent Ploughman’s Lunch this Friday between 12noon and 2pm

Come join us at the Lent tide, Ploughman’s Lunch this Friday between 12noon and 2pm, hosted by the Mezgers, at The Farmyard, Easton, SO211EQ. Pop in for a mug of soup, some bread and cheese and a chat with others … Continue reading

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Lent Course on Zoom this evening

This week’s Lent Course will again be on Zoom (with thanks to John Bouldin). Please join me at 07.30pm when we shall have the opportunity to see the video Episode describing Jesus’ visit to Bethany.  Itchen Valley Churches is inviting you … Continue reading

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Lent Coffee Morning this Morning – 10.30am

We are looking forward to our coffee morning this morning between 10.30am and 12 noon at Martyr Worthy Manor kindly hosted by Nicky Barber.  Everyone is very welcome to attend. There is limited parking on the drive or on Church … Continue reading

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Church Matters

This week’s Church Matters is attached. CHURCH MATTERS 13.3.21 A reminder that the Lent Course tonight is going to be on Zoom, the link is below: Topic: Lent Course Time: Mar 9, 2022 07:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84881301478Continue reading

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Coffee Morning for Lent this Friday

We are looking forward to our coffee morning this Friday between 10.30am and 12 noon at Martyr Worthy Manor kindly hosted by Nicky Barber.  Everyone is very welcome to attend. There is limited parking on the drive or on Church … Continue reading

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