Our churches
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.
Monthly Coffee Mornings
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.
Mothering Sunday
There will be Family services in all three churches to celebrate Mothering Sunday on 15th March. Everyone is welcome to come along and we look forward to seeing you. Please take a look at our ‘Services’ page for timings.
Mid week Services
In addition to our Wednesday morning 11 am BCP Morning Communion service at All Saints’ Church, Compton, there will now be an 11 am mid week Communion service at St. Matthew’s church, Otterbourne. During Lent, the services in both churches will be followed by a light lunch and bible study as we look at Pilgrimage.
Storyshop
Why not come to share in our Story time for families and children? This monthly gathering takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month at All Saints’ Church, Compton at 4 pm. You will be warmly welcomed as we share stories and faith, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie and plenty of fun.
Easter Fun Day
This year we will be holding our funday at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne, with an Easter Trail around Cranberry Estate. This will take place on Saturday 11th April. Further details to follow.
Pancake Party
Pancake Day celebrations arrive early this year, with a Pancake Party at All Saints’ Church, Compton on 17 February at 3 pm. Come and ‘flip out’ with us as we enjoy a time of laughter, treats and community. We look forward to seeing you.
Ashings
All Saints’ Church, Compton, will hold a traditional BCP Communion service with the Imposition of Ashes at 11 am on Wednesday 18th February. This will be followed by a soup lunch at 12 noon and a showing of the film ‘The Way’. This reflective and moving film will also form part of our Lent Lunches […]
Christingle for Candlemas
We will hold a Christingle at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne on 1st February at 6 pm for Candlemas. Come and let the light shine!
Welcome to Storyshop
On Sunday 25th January at 4 pm, we are inviting families to come to All Saints’ church, Compton and join a family-friendly gathering where children (and grown ups!) can unwind snuggle in and hear a bedtime story. Come just as you are – ready for bed is absolutely encouraged. Children can bring their favourite pillow, […]
Shrove Tuesday
Our children and young families are warmly invited to join us for a joyful Pancake Day gathering on Tuesday 17th February, with stories, crafts, and a great deal of floury enthusiasm. We will be gathering in Compton church, Compton Street. Further details to follow shortly.
Appeal from Knit ‘n’ Natter for Ukraine
There is an urgent appeal for hand knitted items for men and women to be donated to our local Knit ‘n’ Natter group. If you are able to give any help, donate or for more information, please contact either Gill in Otterbourne or Dawn, our Administrator. Many thanks
Jigsaw and Boardgame festival
We are looking for donations of board games and jigsaw puzzles for our festival to be held on 14th February at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne. Please place any donations on the pew closest to the South door in the church. Thank you.
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.
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.
Otterbourne Conservation Group
There is an exhibition of the archives on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November from 10am to 5pm in Otterbourne Village Hall. Come and see pictures of local wartime heroes, Sponder’s Mede, the founding of our group and the village as it was in the past.
Otterbourne Christmas Fair
Our annual Fair will be held on 29th November between 12-3 pm at Otterbourne Village Hall. Further details will follow. In the meantime, we are requesting donations of clean jam jars with their lids, bottles for the bottle tombola and festive chocolates for the chocolate tombola. If you are able to donate any of these […]
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.
Harvest Services
There will be services across the benefice to celebrate Harvest. Do come along and if you are new to the church, do make yourself known and please stay around for tea or coffee after the service. Services are as follows: Sunday 5th October: 9.30am Family Communion for Harvest @ Otterbourne: 11 am Service of the […]
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 […]