The Parish Churches of

Compton, Hursley and Otterbourne

Three churches – where faith makes sense

Christmas

For full details of our Christmas services

Benefice Vacancy

We have a vacancy for a Rector in our benefice of three parishes.  Click here for all details.
To follow our Easter trail and learn about our fun day:

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 9th November will see services in all three of our churches. For details of the services please take a look at our ‘Benefice Services’ page. This year, the Memorial Service at the Wayside cross on Shawford Down will take place at the going down of the sun at 4pm.

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Confirmations

Are you interested in taking the next steps? Perhaps confirmation is the right step for you. We are hosting a confirmation service at Hursley church on Sunday 17th May 2026. If you feel that this is something you would like to find out more about, speak to Patrick or one of our churchwardens.

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All Soul’s day

There will be a benefice service of remembrance at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne at 6 pm on the 2nd November. Everyone who wishes to recall a loved one is invited to place the name on a candle during the service. All welcome.

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Collect for week beginning 2nd November

Almighty and eternal God, you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints: grant to us the same faith and power of love, that, a we rejoice in their triumphs, we may be sustained by their example and fellowship: through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the holy Spirit, one God, mow and for ever.

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Collect for the week beginning 26th October

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and forever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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Collect for week beginning 19th October

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to that which is before, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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