Welcome.
Loving. Connecting. Serving.
Welcome! We are a group of seven churches on the Western edge of the New Forest in the Diocese of Winchester. Our members are all ages and from a variety of backgrounds, all united in our love for Jesus and a desire to serve others. We’d love you to join us in church, online or at any of our groups.
Find Out More
Visit our Facebook page for the latest news
Or see our weekly news letter Partners
Visit YouTube for our recorded events and talks
See our Current Service Pattern
Look at a Snapshot of Our Parish
Thought for the Week
The Revd Luke Wickings talks about the coming events in our church and community life over the next weeks; the All Souls services where we give thanks for those we love who are no longer with us; Remembrance Sunday where we give thanks for those who made sacrifices for us in war.
Showing at Fordingbridge Town Hall
Life Events
Bible Study & Morning Prayer
Community Events
Messy Church & Youth
Weddings
Toddler Groups
What People Say About Avon Valley Churches…
“There is something for everyone at our Churches and groups to join for every age.”
— Julie Bayswater, Newcomer
“AVC reaches out and touches lives in our community.”
— Mike Penton, The Cottage Loaf
“We were welcomed with open arms into a whole new family.”
— Laura Cowdery, Hyde
Our Churches are now fully open for worship, but for those who prefer to worship from home we’ve got you covered…
Join us at 10am every weekday on Facebook and YouTube for Thought for the Day and the Saturday Conversation, and for our various Sunday Services. We also have weekly activities on our Youth, Children and Families Page, and why not join us on Zoom for Morning Prayer, Bible Study and after-service Zoom Coffee! All links can be found in Partners each week.
Julie was commissioned as Anna Chaplain by Canon Michael Anderson on 6th October at Holy Ascension Hyde Church. She has written this rather lovely article which has now appeared on the Anna Chaplaincy blog, as linked below:
Anna Chaplaincy expands in Hampshire parishes on the edge of the New Forest