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Children, Youth and Families

Teens

Babies and Toddlers

St. John's
Chatterbox is our parent/carer baby/toddler drop-in group that meets term time on Thursday (10am - 11am) in the John Pearson Hall.  Do come along and enjoy new friends (with refreshments) and fun activities for your little ones.  £1.50 donation per family.
 
St. Mary's
Old Alresford Family Mondays 
1st Monday of each month - 10am - 12pm @ Christy Hall, Old Alresford.

 

Youth Activities

St. John's
Chill, Chat & Chomp is our youth group for Y7 students and above.  We meet on Wednesday evenings at 5pm in the vestry in the John Pearson Hall. For more information, please contact Rosie Waring Green t. 07891 120662 or rosie@22rwg.co.uk

 

Families

St. John's
Breakfast Church
Family Friendly Worship + Fun! Come along for sausage baps, toast and brioche along with an array of hot and cold drinks. Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options available.

Families at 4pm 
Alresford Families - Parents, Aunties, Grandparent and Children.
Please join us as we gather together in church on the 1st Sunday of every month for some shared time to chat and relax while the children have a chance to roam, play and explore the awesome space.

We then get together for fun interactive storytelling, songs, a great craft session and a cuppa. Currently we have babies and toddlers to teens and everyone in between. Absolutely everyone is welcome and any questions please get in touch: arlevalleychurches@gmail.com.

Monday Meet + Eat
Mondays @ 3.30pm in the John Pearson Hall
Families with primary school children and under are invited to join the fun!

Families with primary school children and under are invited to come and play followed by a hot meal in the John Pearson Hall.


For more information on Safeguarding click here.

 

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

New to Church? 

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Here is some information about our benefice and its constituent churches, designed for those who are new to our community.

What is The Arle Valley Benefice? We are four Church of England churches, serving the town of New Alresford and the villages of Old Alresford, Ovington and Bighton.

What is your vision and mission?

Our Vision
Rooted in God
Inspiring Community
Engaging Through Love

Our Mission
We seek to be a welcoming, thriving and growing Christian family, working to discern God’s vision for us whilst witnessing to, and living out, Christ’s message in our community with a relevance that resonates in the 21st Century.

Individual Churches
Where are benefice churches located?
St. John the Baptist is the main Anglican church for New Alresford
St. Mary the Virgin Church is in the village of Old Alresford
St. Peter's is in the village of Ovington
All Saints is a church in the village of Bighton

How do I find out more about each church?

The webpage of each church has sections on:

  • About us: the identity and values of each church
  • Services: detailing service times and worship styles 

Do any of the churches have mid-week events or study groups? 
We offer many groups for fellowship and spiritual growth, including social events, bell ringing, prayer groups, and more. See our Benefice Groups & Activities.

Is there a welcome or newcomers’ program? 
Each church has its own system of making newcomers welcome.  

Do I need to be a member to attend services regularly?  
Not at all.  All are welcome to attend any service.

General Enquiries

Who can I contact if I have further questions? 
Please email the Parish Administrator, Penny Forbes on 01962 733545 or email the office.

How can I keep updated on events and services across the benefice? 
Visit the What's On page on this website or subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter.