Second Saturday Lunch
The Second Saturday Lunch is held in the Reeves Scout hall in Compton. The lunch is open to anyone who would like to join us. A home cooked main course, pudding and a soft drink are provided. Donations are welcomed but not essential. The most enjoyable part of the lunches is always the company and […]
Benefice Memorial Service
Our annual Memorial service for All Souls will be held at St. Matthew’s church, Otterboure on Sunday 30th October at 6.00 pm. The service wiil include time for reflection and prayer for the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us.
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning – St Matthew’s, Otterbourne, 10am Monday 10th October
Harvest
2nd October Songs of Praise for Harvest
6pm St Matthew’s, Otterbourne
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
We are all deeply saddened by news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. For seventy years she has dedicated her life to the service of her country, the Commonwealth and the church.
At the churches of our benefice we recognise the sadness and loss that many in our community will be feeling at this sad time.
Should you feel the need for prayer, or just quiet reflection, the churches will be open every day as usual. Please feel free to use this place of peace and tranquillity.
Our Sunday services will continue to be held at the usual times and all are welcome to attend, there will, of course, be prayers for the late Queen and our new King. We will have a special service on Sunday at 6 pm – see notice opposite.
Anyone wishing to sign a book of condolence may do so at Winchester Cathedral.
God Save The King
Songs of Praise for the Jubilee
Sunday, 5th June 11am All Saints’, Hursley and 6pm St Matthew’s, Otterbourne
Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday
7.30pm
Parish Communion and Washing of Feet – All Saints’, Compton
Good Friday
10am walk from Shawford Down Wayside Cross
to Compton church for 10.30am service
12 noon – 3pm St Matthew’s church words, images
and music for Good Friday
Easter Day
9.30am Family Communion – All Saints’, Hursley
9.30am Family Communion – St Matthew’s, Otterbourne
11.00am Family Communion – All Saints’, Compton
Choral Evensong
Sunday 3rd April at 6pm at St Matthew’s, Otterbourne
St Matthew’s, Otterbourne Coffee Morning
Monday 7th March in the church room from 10am-11.30am. Everyone welcome.
Choral Evensong
At St Matthew’s Otterbourne on the first Sunday of every month at 6.00pm, we hold a service of Book of Common Prayer Choral Evensong.
St Matthew’s, Otterbourne Coffee Morning
Monday 7th February in the church room from 10am-11.30am. Everyone welcome.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2022
All are invited to this year’s service which has been prepared by the Christian women of England, Wales & Northern Ireland. enjoy the full experience of the whole world praying with us on Friday 4th March.
St Edwards Catholic church, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford at 1-30
St Matthew’s Otterbourne Coffee Morning
Monday 10th January in the church room from 10am-11.30am. Everyone welcome.
CAROLS AROUND THE TOP OF THE HILL
Listen out for the Carol Singers who will be singing around the Top of Otterbourne Hill on Thursday 16th December! This is something which we used to do several years ago, and by popular demand we think it is a lovely thing to resume as a festive community event. There will be people with buckets […]
Christmas Carols at Winchester College
The beautiful Winchester College is the setting for a festive programme of close harmony carols, performed by Cantores Episcopi in the candlelit Chapel. Enjoy your favourite carols, mulled wine and mince pies in the ancient College Hall, and a glimpse of the treasures on Wednesday 15th December at 7.30pm. Tickets from £15 are available. Please […]
Churchwardens’ Challenge – Sat 13th Nov 21
In aid of St Matthew’s Otterbourne your churchwardens have challenged themselves to walk from Otterbourne War Memorial to Hursley’s Memorial, then on to Compton’s Memorial, which is on Shawford Down, before returning to St Matthew’s Otterbourne. A distance of around 10 miles.
An Appreciation
Someone who attended the Jazz at St Matthew’s on Saturday evening had this to say :- “my original intention was to pay a courtesy visit but once I was in St Matthew’s all that changed, I thought the church magnificent, the backdrop and setting for the Band and the music itself was great. The atmosphere […]
Valuable day for the Benefice
Thank you to Kristin and walkers from Hursley for coming to Otterbourne to start the walk for the Ride+Stride event. Visitors from Holy Trinity Church, Weston cycled and drove to visit our benefice and were pleased to be able to look inside the churches and receive refreshments to help them on their way.
Ride+Stride
Saturday 11 September Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust Ride+Stride is an annual event organised by the National Ride+Stride Trust. Its purpose is to save the heritage of our beautiful church buildings for future generations. A reminder that an organised walk will be leaving from St Matthews Otterbourne at 9.30 this Saturday 11 September […]
Songs of Praise – 3rd October 2021
St Matthew’s Church Otterbourne Sunday 3rd October 2021 at 6.00pm followed by Harvest Supper in the Village Hall