Tag Archives: Sermons

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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Christ is our Sun

Posted on 21st November 2024 by adminitchenvalley

If you’d like something heart-warming to cheer you up on these dark November days, then it’s possible last Sunday’s sermon might do the trick. Partly inspired by Wednesday Night Worship earlier in the month, I’d been thinking over recent days … Continue reading →

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Jesus in the trenches…

Posted on 11th November 2024 by adminitchenvalley

If you’ve read David Swinstead’ s article in the Itchen Valley News, you will know that this work of art (known as ‘The White Comrade’ and painted by a member of his family in 1915) was a focus in our … Continue reading →

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Valley Worship Yesterday

Posted on 27th November 2023 by adminitchenvalley

Over 50 people enjoyed a wonderful Valley Worship service yesterday. It was particularly special being in our temporary winter location of St Swithun’s Church, Martyr Worthy so that the children could enjoy fun activities in the warmth of the village … Continue reading →

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Sermon Recording

Posted on 22nd November 2023 by adminitchenvalley

The recording of Revd Peter’s sermon on Sunday 19 November at Parish Communion can be heard here: Keep awake! (Matt.25) –

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Bible Sunday and All Saints Sunday Sermons

Posted on 7th November 2023 by adminitchenvalley

Sermons from the last 2 Sundays can be heard from the links below: All Saints Sunday –  with Revd Peter Bible Sunday –  with Revd Peter

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Sunday 30th July

Posted on 29th July 2023 by layminister2

Many people are away at the moment but, if you’re around, do please join us for one of our two morning services this Sunday—either Holy Communion (1662) at 08.30 in St Mary’s Avington, or Morning Worship at 10.00 at St … Continue reading →

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Last Sunday

Posted on 28th March 2023 by adminitchenvalley

Despite the clocks going forward, we had a good number of people joining us both for the 08.30am 1662 Communion at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy and the Valley Worship service at St Mary’s, Easton. With myself being on the keyboard, … Continue reading →

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Sunday 12th February Sermon

Posted on 17th February 2023 by layminister2

I am very grateful that Reverend Peter stepped in to preach in my place at last Sunday’ Evensong: the recording of his sermon is here.

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Sunday 11 September

Posted on 8th September 2022 by adminitchenvalley

Over the coming weeks we will be having a short sermon series—entitled ‘Renewing Our Vision’—as we look together at what it means to be a Christian community here in the Itchen Valley. 11 Sept Looking Backwards 18 Sept Looking Inwards … Continue reading →

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Philippians Continues

Posted on 18th July 2022 by adminitchenvalley

Our series of talks on Philippians continued yesterday with an excellent talk at Valley Worship by Tim Clapp, you can listen to this from the link below:   Please visit the sermons page on our website to listen to the … 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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Trust in the Lord and do good – sermon recording

Posted on 7th January 2022 by adminitchenvalley

‘Trust in the Lord and do good’ (Psa. 37:3) These seven words were the basis of my sermon in church last Sunday (2 January) and could be seen as a church motto for the New Year. The full sermon (based … Continue reading →

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Evensong at Martyr Worthy

Posted on 28th June 2021 by layminister2

Evensong continues to be a very well attended service at Martyr Worthy. Not least for the excellent singing by a small choir and the beautiful building. Everyone agrees that music and singing has been a  much missed part of services … 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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