The Alresford Area Churches

The Alresford Area Churches Welcome to The Alresford Area C of E Churches for New & Old Alresford, Ovington & Bighton It has been the Parish Church of New Alresford since 1851.

The church of St.John the Baptist is Church of England and within the Diocese of Wi******er.

Sundays are for everyone!Here are our Sunday Services at our churches for the 6th September:⛪ 9.30am Parish Communion - ...
05/09/2026

Sundays are for everyone!
Here are our Sunday Services at our churches for the 6th September:

⛪ 9.30am Parish Communion - Our Communion service with liturgy, hymns and music from the Church of England tradition. St. John’s, New Alresford.

💒 11am Village Family Praise - St. Mary’s, Old Alresford. An all age service for the whole family.

🧁 4pm Families @ 4pm - St. John’s
1st Sunday of the month. Back after the Summer break!
We gather together in St. John’s for fun interactive storytelling, songs, a great craft session and a cuppa. We have babies and toddlers to teens and all in between.

☕ Refreshments are available after/during all of these services.

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🥳This Sunday is Funday at St. John’s! 🎉Calling Alresford Families - Parents, Aunties, Grandparent and Children. Please j...
04/09/2026

🥳This Sunday is Funday at St. John’s! 🎉

Calling Alresford Families - Parents, Aunties, Grandparent and Children. Please join us this Sunday (6th September) for Families at 4 and pop it in the diary for next month.

We gather together in St. Johns Church, New Alresford 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 gather 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!

Hello September! Don't miss the some of the upcoming great September events happening in and around our churches.Sunday,...
01/09/2026

Hello September!

Don't miss the some of the upcoming great September events happening in and around our churches.

Sunday, 13th September:
1.30 - 4.30pm
BIGHTON VILLAGE FÊTE AND FUN DOG SHOW
Bighton Village Hall Field SO24 9RE
Family fun with a pirate theme! Dress up as a pirate and enter our competition.

All your favourite attractions (traditional stalls + games for everyone: BBQ, Bar, Cream Teas, Craft Stalls, Falconry Display, Classic Cars) + Walk The Plank!

A perfect afternoon to end the Summer Season. Do come and join in the fun!

Sunday, 13th September:
2.45 - 5pm
GODSFIELD MANOR GUIDED WALK & AFTERNOON TEA
Old Alresford SO24 9RQ
Come and join us to walk a small part of the famed Three Castles Path followed by tea at Godsfield Chapel.
Well behaved dogs are most welcome.
All donations help to support St. Mary’s Church.

Please book in advance:
Sue Armstrong, email: [email protected] or
tel. 01962 734542.

Saturday, 26th September:
BARN DANCE & HARVEST SUPPER AT ST. JOHN’S
Dancing 6 - 7.30pm, Supper 7.30 - 9pm
The St John's Harvest Supper is a little different this year as it is being combined with a Barn Dance! Join us for an evening of fun, food and dancing as we celebrate the bounty of the season.

You can come to one or the other (£8 each) or both for a reduced
ticket rate (£12). No need to bring anything but yourself to enjoy
a delicious Ploughman’s Supper!

Tickets: Church Office, e: [email protected] /
01962 733545

Stay tuned for more upcoming Harvest events...

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Join us this coming Sunday (30th August) for our fifth Sunday Benefice Service at All Saints, Bighton as we join togethe...
29/08/2026

Join us this coming Sunday (30th August) for our fifth Sunday Benefice Service at All Saints, Bighton as we join together from across our four churches.

11am All Saints, Bighton
Holy Communion (Common Worship)

A great oppportunity to see our wider group of friends in the benefice. All are welcome.

Hello everyone! Join us this Sunday (23rd August) at one of our services. We have a nice mix of services for everyone to...
22/08/2026

Hello everyone!

Join us this Sunday (23rd August) at one of our services. We have a nice mix of services for everyone to enjoy!

Book of Common Prayer (BCP) ✅
Common Worship ✅
Celtic Service of the Word ✅

Maybe one of our services might take your fancy? Perhaps come along to meet new folks? Or some time for quiet reflection? Always a warm welcome!

⛪️ 8am Holy Communion (BCP) at St. John’s, New Alresford

✝️ 9.30am Celtic Service of the Word at St. John’s

⛪️ 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) at St. Mary’s, Old Alresford

💒 11am Parish Communion (CW) at All Saints, Bighton

Prayers for all those receiving GCSE results today 🙏🏼
20/08/2026

Prayers for all those receiving GCSE results today 🙏🏼

Come and unwind after the Alresford Show! 🔥Join Tim at St. John's Church, Alresford, for an uplifting evening as we sing...
19/08/2026

Come and unwind after the Alresford Show! 🔥

Join Tim at St. John's Church, Alresford, for an uplifting evening as we sing 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' 🎶

This event is for everyone, whether you consider yourself a singer or not!

Try it out, you may accidentally have fun.

5th September

6pm - 8pm

£10

No previous singing experience needed.

Tickets below:

https://events.gospelcollective.co.uk/events/gospelcollectiveuk/2210600

We would love to see you on Sunday!Here are our Sunday Services at our churches for the 16th August:⛪ 9.30am Parish Comm...
15/08/2026

We would love to see you on Sunday!
Here are our Sunday Services at our churches for the 16th August:

⛪ 9.30am Parish Communion
St. John’s, New Alresford

💒 10am Morning Praise
St. Peter’s, Ovington

⛪️ 11am Parish Communion
St. Mary’s, Old Alresford

💒 11am Morning Prayer
All Saints, Bighton

☕ Refreshments are available after both Parish Communions.

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Hello everyone! 🌤️As well as our usual Second Sunday services, we have a special service at 10.30am in St. Mary’s to cel...
08/08/2026

Hello everyone! 🌤️

As well as our usual Second Sunday services, we have a special service at 10.30am in St. Mary’s to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mothers’ Union. Everyone is invited! Refreshments afterwards.

Here are our Sunday Services at our four churches for 9th August:

💒 9.30am Breakfast Church - St. John’s, New Alresford (Tasty Breakfast for everyone) ☕️🍳

🙏🏻 10.30am Celebration service for the Mothers’ Union- St. Mary’s, Old Alresford

⛪️ 11am Parish Communion - St. Peter’s, Ovington

🙏🏻 11am Morning Prayer - All Saints, Bighton

✝️ 6pm Sundays @ Six - St. John’s, New Alresford

☕ Refreshments are available after the 9.30am and 10.30am services and before the 6pm Sundays @ Six service.



Congratulations Georgia and Jack on your big day at St. Mary’s Church!Thank you Alresford Bellringers for posting the ph...
08/08/2026

Congratulations Georgia and Jack on your big day at St. Mary’s Church!

Thank you Alresford Bellringers for posting the photos and, of course, for your wonderful ringing today.

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