The Annual Meeting of the whole Parish is on May 8th at 7.30pm it is an opportunity to look back at what has happened in the previous year and to look forward with our new rector to the coming year.

See HERE for submitted papers.

Screenings of "The Chosen" at Fordingbridge Town Hall continue with this, the second episode. Click the image for more details.

Your chance to catch up with screenings of “The Chosen” if you missed the first episode shown at Fordingbridge Town Hall. “I have called you by name” is showing at 4:00pm at Hyde Church Community Centre. Click the image for more details.

This is the first episode of the "The Chosen" that will be shown at Fordingbridge Town Hall. Click the image for more details.

The Institution by The Rt. Revd. Philip Mountstephen, Bishop of Winchester, and the Induction by The Venerable Jean Burgess, Archdeacon of Bournemouth, of The Revd. Luke Wickings will be held at St Mary’s Church, Church Street Fordingbridge at 7:30pm on Wednesday 28th February 2024.

It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our dear friend and colleague, the Reverend Kate Wilson. So many of us have to be grateful to Kate for her faith, kindness, inspiration, dynamism, and love in her ministry among us. She will leave a huge gap in our common life together.

A Requiem Communion will be held in St Mary’s Church Fordingbridge at 1.30pm on Thursday 23rd November.

A Fair Trade Event will be held at Hyde Church Community Centre on Saturday 4th November from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Christmas cards, Christmas goodies, craft items and groceries will be on sale. Refreshments served.

Help to support the poorest workers in the world and their communities.

Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, author and humorous raconteur, Jonathan Veira, star of screen, stage, TV, churches and halls across the globe, from Guildford to Glyndebourne, from Lymington to La Scala, is bringing his entertaining one-man show to us to raise funds for our church, on 7th October. (Click the image for more details).

God’s Acre at Hyde, a celebration of Hyde Church and Churchyard, will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th May from 2pm to 5pm.

Free Entry - Plant Sales - AVCM Stall - Nature, Adventure and Ancestor Trails - Music and Spoken word Concert - Wildlife Photography Exhibition - Free Cream Teas

Join us for some Messy Church Easter fun during the Easter break; crafts, games, story, meal and more. All FREE as part of Avon Valley Community Matters outreach work to support families and their carers. Sign up details above.

Join us to make friends and discuss Christian relationships, followed by a light meal, at this Sunday’s 6 O’ Clock Service.

Join us for this February’s ‘We Care’ themed Messy Church!

Join us to discuss Mary and Jesus: the ultimate mother and son relationship. 6pm at St Mary’s Church in Fordinbridge. Followed by free, informal light meal. All welcome!

Join us this Christmas Eve, at 4pm on Saturday 24 December, at St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge, for this year’s Christingle & Crib Service!

Join us for this year's Christmas Messy Church from 2-5pm on Tuesday 20 December. Please email irenecanton@hotmail.co.uk by 16 December if you would like to come. All welcome! Christmas meal and activities all FREE.

Join us to make new friends at The Ship Inn on Tuesday 6th of December. Everyone who has booked please arrive from 12.00md to 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing you! Email avonvalleycommunitymatters@gmail.com for booking and more details.

Join us! Click on image above for full details. Contact randffundraisinggroup.mariecurie@yahoo.co.uk for tickets.

Join us to discuss 'Jesus is Lord' followed by a free, optional meal at this month's 6 O' Clock Service at 6pm on Sunday 20 November at St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge. Email office@avonvalleychurches.org.uk for more information. All welcome!

On Sunday 20 November 10am at St Mary’s FB, we welcome Ian Curtis, a former Director of Tearfund, to join our Church Family to speak at our Service. Click the image for more details.

Christmas Cards and Christmas Goodies will be on sale, along with craft items and groceries. Teas, coffees and cake will also be served.

In support of the poorest workers in the world and their communities.

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Join us for an evening of Fundraising Fun in aid of Open Doors UK at St Mary’s Church Hall. Click image for more details.

Bring your little people to join us for our Messy Church Den Building Day from 2.30-5pm on 25 October this Half Term at Avon Heath Country Park. Supported by Avon Valley Community Matters, activities are free (although parking fee is not included) and also includes a free BBQ! Email irenecanton@hotmail.co.uk for transport (if without) and to secure your place/s.

Join us to discuss 'Faith' followed by a free, optional meal at this month's 6 O' Clock Service at 6pm on Sunday 2 October at the Church of the Holy Ascension in Hyde. Email office@avonvalleychurches.org.uk for more information. All welcome!

Let us pray! On Wednesday 28 September, there will be a Day of Prayer for the future of the parish and, in particular, asking for God's help and guidance in the search for a new incumbent. It is hoped that prayer, silent or spoken, will be continuous throughout the day. Come and visit the relevant church at one or more of these times… (click on photo above).

The Hyde village hall service on 18th Sept. is in support of the Christian Aid appeal for the East African crisis. Bacon rolls and and coffee will be served at 9:00am, followed by the service at 10:00am. Footage will be shown explaining the situation and a collection made supporting CA’s work in East Africa. Click picture for more details.