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New Fresh Start Course starting soon

Spring-Clean your habits ! If you have a life-controlling habit such as smoking, gambling, drinking, over-eating, internet addiction, shopping compulsions, drugs, etc.  – in fact any habit which once might have brought you comfort or fun, but is now spoiling your daily living – why not try a course called Fresh Start ? Fresh Start is a 9-week course run by Harvest Church, Alton.  It’s based on principles from the Bible and the 12-steps-of-recovery process, backed by 1-to-1 coaching and a support group of others wanting to…

Licensing of Revd Wendy Burnhams as Assistant Priest – Wednesday 10th April at All Saints 10am

Licensing of Revd Wendy Burnhams as Assistant Priest We have been delighted that Wendy has undertaken her curacy within The Parish of the Resurrection – what a loyal, trusted member of our Ministry Team she has become. Officially now Wendy has been ’signed off’ from her curacy and the good news is that she will stay with us in The Parish of the Resurrection. To enable that Wendy needs to be formally licensed. The Bishop of Basingstoke, David Williams has…

New Lent Course starting 29th February ‘The Early Church Shaping Us Today’

During Lent Christians come together from our different churches in Alton to share in worship and fellowship whilst exploring different themes within the Christian faith. This year the five-week Lent Course will be based on Acts 2.42-47 under the heading: The Early Church Shaping Us Today.  Theme:  The Early Church Shaping Us Today – looking at Acts 2: 42-47 When:  Every Thursday evening between 29th February and 28th March – refreshments from 7.15pm, starting at 7.30pm Location:  The Maltings, Alton…

POTR Quiz Night Friday 16th February at Holy Rood CHurch, Holybourne

Parish of the Resurrection (keith and Rosemary) are hosting a  Quizat Holyrood Church, Holybourne on Friday 16th February 6.00 pm for a prompt start at 6.30 pm. The cost of the quiz is £12.50 per person. A fish and Chip supper and a glass of prosecco is included in the cost. You can have up to 8 people in your team. Last year’s quiz with quiz master Rosemary (back by popular demand) was well supported and proved to be a…

Christmas Afternoon tea 2023

On 29th December people met together for food and fellowship in the Parish Centre. There was a fabulous spread with sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones, jam and cream, an amazing selection of cakes and a wonderful Christmas cake, laced with brandy, made by Tim Codling. Guests were greeted with a glass of fizz and were then treated to a selection of songs by Robin Kemp, with everyone joining in with the singing. Tea followed with plenty of chat to accompany it.…

New Alpha course starting in January!

We are excited to say we have a new Alpha course starting on Monday 8th January. altonplusalpha@gmail.com to find out more and to book on. The evening will begin at 7pm with a free meal followed by a video and a chance to chat and ask questions.

Pop-Up Carols starts today 7th December 11am

Join us at Treloars School and College today at 11am to start off the Pop Up Carols season. There will be live music and lots of singing (all your favourites) Everyone is welcome. For other dates and locations please visit the website here

St Lawrence Christmas Tree Festival is returning on 9th and 10th December

We are really excited for this popular event. St Lawrence Church will be filled with beautifully decorated trees, music from our wonderful church organ, a tombola and festive refreshments for sale. Do also join us for the Christingle on Sunday 10th December at 4pm at the end of the festival. If you would like to display a tree, please contact Elaine or Carol. Elaine Cook on 07762583821 or Carol Graham on 07743042484. If you are able to help with the…