We are Avon Valley Churches

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.

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St. Mary’s, Fordingbridge

St. Mary’s, Breamore

Church of the Holy Ascension, Hyde

St. Boniface, Woodgreen

St. Giles Hermitage, Godshill

St. Mary’s, Hale

Sandleheath Uniting Church

Upcoming Events

Dates for your diary!

Events

An Evening with Ed! [Summer of Music '26]

Jul 16

July 16, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM

An Evening with Ed! [Summer of Music '26]

July 16, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Freeform stylings of a young local composer! You are invited to join Ed on Thursday 16th July at St Mary’s, Fordingbridge as part of A Summer of Music @ St Mary’s, Fordingbridge. Arrive anytime from 7pm until about 8:30pm. It will be a relaxed and informal setting. Tickets are £7.50 on the door and light refreshments are available throughout. We look forward to seeing you there!

July 16, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM

John Challenger's Organ Recital [Summer of Music '26]

Jul 25

July 25, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

John Challenger's Organ Recital [Summer of Music '26]

July 25, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

John Challenger (concert organist and Assistant Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral) will give an organ concert at St Mary's Church, Fordingbridge. His varied programme will include well known works such as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach, and Crown Imperial by Walton. Please join us for refreshments afterwards - an opportunity to meet this international concert organist!

July 25, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Jul 26

July 26, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM14:00 – 16:002:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pimm's in the Garden 2026

July 26, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM14:00 – 16:002:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us for Pimm’s in the Garden at Woodgreen Village Hall on Sunday 26th July, from 2pm to 4pm. Tickets are £12, and include live music and a glass of Pimm’s - they are available from Woodgreen Community Shop and the AVC Charity Shop (next to Co-op, Fordingbridge).

July 26, 2026

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM14:00 – 16:002:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Foresters Brass Concert [Summer of Music '26]

Sep 5

September 5, 2026

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Foresters Brass Concert [Summer of Music '26]

September 5, 2026

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Enjoy an exciting, varied programme of lively and melodic sets with Foresters Brass - a 13 piece ensemble featuring a full array of brass instruments along with a Double Bass and Electric Bass. This concert will feature a varied repertoire of music covering all genres and eras from traditional brass band classics to modern pop music.

September 5, 2026

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM15:00 – 17:003:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Latest Videos

In this weeks Thought, Rev Luke Wickings reflects on last weekends amazing Ordination services - celebrating Alex Sains and Julian Sims as they move forward with their ministry. He encourages us to look out for our calling - whether for ordination, or to serve the community in another way.

Bruce White - 21/06/2026
During the 6 O'Clock Services recently, we've been looking at the subject of 'Encountering God'. So, in the Book of Job, how does Job encounter God, and what does it mean to him? Has his ordeal been without any sort of reason, or does it reveal to him God's goodness?