Autumn Equinox
This event has had to be cancelled. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and check back regularly for future events.
Return of our groups
Now that the summer holidays are over, our groups will be returning to their normal pattern. As an addition, Morning prayer will be available in each of our churches at least once a week. This is an opportune time to find quiet time during our busy week and a chance to grab Patrick if you […]
Autumn equinox
On Sunday 21st September at 6.30pm, you are welcome to join Patrick and his family at The Rectory in Otterbourne for mulled cider, hot chocolate, crafts and games to welcome in the colder months. Do come along and join the fun.
Sunday 31st August
This Sunday will be the fifth Sunday of the month. Therefore, Patrick will be taking a Benefice service at 9.30am in Otterbourne. There will be no service at Compton or Hursley this week. Come along and join us and enjoy a cup of coffee after the service in St. Matthew’s church room.
Sharing Summer Supper
We are holding a community event in aid of All Saints’, Compton Church flowers on Friday 8th August from 7pm in the garden at Yew Tree Cottage, Compton. If you would like to join us, tickets are £10 which includes a complimentary glass of wine. We would ask you to bring either a salad, main […]
Sunday 27th July
Services for this coming Sunday are as follows: 9.30am Parish Communion @ Otterbourne 11.00am Family Service @ Hursley 11.00am Parish Communion @ Compton
Services for Sunday 20th July
There will be a Family service held in Otterbourne and a Parish Communion service held in Hursley on Sunday. Both services will begin at 9.30 am. There will also be a ‘Shorter Communion’ service held in Compton at 11 am. Everyone is welcome to attend and will receive a warm, friendly welcome,
Sunday 13th July
A service for the benefice on Sunday will be held in Hursley at 11 am. There will no no services at Otterbourne or Compton.
Coffee morning
Our next coffee mornimng will be held on Monday 14th July from 10-11 am in aid of ‘Senses’. ‘Senses’ is a charity who support disabled people, especially deaf and/or blind children. Come along to St. Matthew’s chucrh room for a catch up with friends over coffee and biscuits. Everyone will receive a warm welcome.
Summer Festival
The Festival will be held on Otterbourne Recreation Ground between 12 and 3pm. Come along and join the fun. There will be live music, dancing, games, a BBQ, refreshments, drinks and a bar. It is going to be hot so please remember your suncream and hat.
Sunday 15th June
There will be no Parish Communion service at 9.30 am in Hursley on Sunday. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The services at Otterbourne and Compton will still take place.
Hursley fete
Our fete will be held on Saturday 14th June from 11.30am-3pm. Please see the attached poster for more details.
Otterbourne Summer Fete
On Sunday 13th July between 12 and 3 pm, Otterbourne will be holdong their annual Summer Festival on Otterbourne Recreation Ground. There will be live music and dancing, a BBQ, games, refreshments and a bar. This is a big fundraising event and to make it happen, we are looking for volunteers. If you are able […]
Coffee Morning
Our next coffee morning will be held on Monday 2nd June between 10-11.30 am at St. Matthew’s church room, Otterbourne. Donations in aid of the upkeep of the church and graveyard will be warmly received. Come along for a chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some cake and biscuits.
CHO Tots
Please don’t forget that our benefice baby and toddler group meet on Wednesday mornings from 10-11.30 am during term time. We gather in St. Matthew’s church room and light refreshments are available. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Sunday 18th May
There will be no service on Sunday at All Saints’, Compton as we are supporting Compton Primary School who will be holding their Summer fete. Members of the congregation will be manning a stall and we are asking for donations of sweets and small prizes. If you are able to donate or help on the […]
All Saints’, Compton Annual Parachocial Church Meeting
There will be a shorter Morning Worship service on Sunday 11th May followed by the APCM at 11.30am. After the meeting, there will will be time to chat over coffee and refreshments. Everyone who has a conncetion with or interest in our church is very welcome to attend.
Trinity’s Big Sleep Out
This year’s Big Sleep Out will take place on Friday 16th May 2025 from 6pm. The event is an eye-opening night spent sleeping in cardboard shelters. Enjoy local entertainment, delicious food and craft & wellbeing activities before taking on the challenge of sleeping out. From 10pm, we bed down for the night in our homemade […]
New Church Electoral Roll
Every six years, the church electoral roll must be fully updated. Being on the roll allows you to attend and vote at the annual parochial church meeting. Every person who would like to be added to the roll must be baptised and reside in the parish or, if not a resident, regularly attend public worship […]
Spring Fun Day
Otterbourne will be holding another Spring Fun Day on 26th April from 10 am – 12.30 pm. Further details will be published soon. Please put the date in your diary.