The Parish Churches of
Compton, Hursley and Otterbourne
Three churches – where faith makes sense
We would love to welcome all into our churches across the benefice and to prepare a place that you and your family feel wanted, safe and, most importantly, found. Take a look at our monthly service listing and join us at one of our services on offer.
Coffee mornings are usually held on the first Monday of the month at 10am in St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne church room. Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits will be on offer with donations benefiting a local charity.Drop in for as little or as long as you can.
Artists Wendy Bramall and Veronica Bliss will be displaying their work in church this weekend, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May. Veronica and Wendy will be in church to talk about the exhibition on Saturday between 10.30 am – 3.00 pm and on Sunday between 12.00 – 2 pm.
There will be framed and original work and greeting cards for purchase.
Entrance is free and tea, coffee and cakes will be available.
Drop in to support and chat to our local artists
On Saturday 9th May at 7.30 pm, you are invited to join us in St. Matthew’s Church, Otterbourne for a light-hearted ‘Question Time’ featuring our own local celebrated panel to talk and answer your questions.. Panel members include: Rev’d Patrick Webb, Danny Chambers MP, Martin Geraghty, Headmaster at Otterbourne Primary School and Miss Lucy Morris. Our Chairperson is Mr. John Pitman.
There will be no charge for the event and we will be serving wine and cheese. However, a donation plate will be available.
Do come along and join us even if you do not have a question to ask. It should be an enjoyable evening.
Do you have a young person in your family that you struggle to talk to and understand? Are you worried about the stresses of parenting a teenager? Come and listen and share with other parents some of the stresses and conflict that arise when communicating with teens.
We are holding the event on Tuesday 12th May at 7.30 pm in Otterbourne
Starting on Tuesday 14th April, Vikki will be taking seated yoga classes in St. Matthew’s church room, Otterbourne. Classes will take place every Tuesday between 1-2 pm, If you would like to attend or like to know more, please email Vikki on vinyasawithvikki@gmail.com.
Everyone is welcome. Why not get fit while you sit?
Our next Story Shop will take place on Sunday 26th April at 4 pm. We will gather at All Saints’, Compton with cookies and a drink.
Everyone will receive a warm welcome.
The annual meeting will take place on Sunday 26th April at 11 am following the Family Communion service. There will be a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch after the meeting, giving everyone an opportunity to catch up with or meet new friends.
The Benefice of Compton, Hursley and Otterbourne. Rev. Patrick Webb The Rectory, Kiln Lane, Otterbourne, SO21 2EJ. Tel: 07 523 197 322 Email:rector@chobenefice.co.uk
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