Tag Archives: Services

This third week in January may be described by psychologists as the lowest time of the year, but Jesus might have us view it differently: “Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and … Continue reading →

Our season of baptisms came to a great conclusion last Sunday when St John’s, Itchen Abbas was filled to the brim to welcome the families of Theo and Tara, with their godparents and many friends. We gave each of the … Continue reading →

This is the season for baptisms. Last week we celebrated with Chris and Victoria as they brought their daughter to be baptised in Easton. It was so good to be back in St Mary’s after a three-month gap and to … Continue reading →

The great transition is upon us as we move from August to September. And we start the new season, this coming Sunday, in a special way—returning to St Mary’s, Easton, after its three summer months when closed for important repairs. … Continue reading →

The weather looks fine for Sunday morning, so I hope you will consider joining Georgie and me at our annual Rectory Garden service. Please note this starts at the later time of 11.00am. We have some chairs, but if you … Continue reading →

We had a great time together on Sunday when we had a full church at St Swithun’s, Martyr Worthy—supporting Mike and Kelly Gibson as they brought their daughter Aoife May to baptism. Our Gospel passage was suitably all about water—Jesus … Continue reading →

I’m looking forward to being back with you for this coming Sunday. Please note there will be no service at 08.30am. Fuller details of both our 10.00am service at St John’s, Itchen Abbas, and ‘Church with a Splash’ at 4.00pm … Continue reading →

We hope you will be able to join us at our Parish Communion at St John’s, Itchen Abbas this Sunday which will be followed by a presentation to Vernon as he retires. Please also note the change of location for … Continue reading →

Last weekend was a special weekend in Easton. On the Saturday there were great wedding celebrations as Harry and Rachel Brown came together for their wedding day. The Liverpool-based choir, which Rachel had sung in when performing in the ‘X … Continue reading →

Last week we came together to celebrate the festival of Pentecost. In our Gospel reading from John we heard Jesus’ teaching about the coming of “another” Helper, the Holy Spirit, and in the sermon I focused on our receiving the … Continue reading →