Upper Itchen Benefice

18th October 2025

SERVICES

Service this week – Sunday 19^th October

09:30 Cheriton – Holy Communion

11:00 Hinton Ampner – Harvest Festival, with Archdeacon Richard preaching

15:00 Tichborne – Harvest Festival

This week, Sunday 19^th October – Cheriton Holy Communion at 09:30hrs

In a change from published information in Church and Village, please note:- Revd Dr Peter Walker is no longer available to preach at this service.

Next Weekend 25/26 October **** CLOCKS FALL BACK ONE HOUR ****

Services next week – Sunday 26^th October

09:30 Cheriton – Harvest Festival

11:00 Kilmeston – Harvest Festival

11:00 Bramdean – Patronal sercices with Holy Communion

18:00 Hinton Ampner – Benefice All Souls service

Upcoming Harvest Festival Services

Hinton Ampner– Sunday 19^th October at 11am

Tichborne – Sunday 19^th October at 3pm

Cheriton – Sunday 26^th October at 9:30am

Kilmeston – Sunday 26^th October at 11am

NOTICES

KILMESTON HARVEST SUPPER
Saturday 25th October in Kilmeston Village Hall.  Good food, licensed bar (card sales only), raffle.  £10 entry. Contact Rachel 771998, if you would like to attend. Harvest festival service next day Sun. 26th.  Everyone welcome!

THOUGHTFUL TUESDAYS IN ADVENT

25th November, 2nd December, & 23rd December. All are welcome from 18:00 until late at our table at the Flower Pots pub, to talk about anything on your mind with the Rector, and whomever else comes too!

HINTON AMPNER HARVEST FESTIVAL AND PICNIC

All Saints Church on Sunday 19^th October at 11am followed by picnic style lunch at the flower farm. Lunch RSVP to rosebie@mandrmorton.co.uk

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War in Ukraine

As the heart-breaking news of war in Ukraine becomes more horrific every day, we rightly ask ourselves “what can I do to help”? In a seemingly hardened world, thank you for your sensitivity towards the hurt and harm of others; for laying oneself open to love another person is the first victory.

Read Scripture

Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14.27

For in [Jesus] all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Colossians 1.19-20

Jesus said “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.” John 14.16-17

Pray to God

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

O ALMIGHTY God, King of all kings, and Governor of all things, whose power no creature is able to resist, to whom it belongeth justly to punish sinners, and to be merciful to them that truly repent: Save and deliver us, we humbly beseech thee, from the hands of our enemies; abate their pride, asswage their malice, and confound their devices; that we, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore from all perils, to glorify thee, who art the only giver of all victory; through the merits of thy only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Act in Power

1. Examine your own intentions. Repent of any prejudice or selfishness that distorts your relationships with others, especially those in peril or debt. And receive God’s liberating forgiveness.
2. Intercede for the voiceless by lobbying our government. Consider writing to your MP (https://www.flickdrummond.com/).
3. Use your resources ethically. Ensure your own personal investments and business partnerships do not support warmongering nations.
4. Reach out to Eastern European citizens who may be friends, colleagues, or staff. Listen to what they want to say. Celebrate their cultures, and make them welcome.
5. Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee Appeal for Ukraine (https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal)