Romsey Abbey

Living Loving Serving
Thriving Christian congregation
Anglo Saxon Heritage, former Benedictine Nunnery, Norman Architecture, Music Arts Culture, All Welcome

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Thank you to the candidates and to all who worked hard behind the scenes to put on an informative Election Hustings in the Abbey last night. Time to vote!

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What a joy to support Yin-Yin at her Ordination as Deacon at Winchester Cathedral on Sunday. We are looking forward to welcoming Yin-Yin as our Assistant Curate and pray for her, Colin and James a they settle in to Romsey. Do come along this coming Sunday as we welcome Yin-Yin.

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Hustings Tues 2nd July 7.30pm at Romsey Abbey
All welcome but booking required:
https://t.co/V5BuV2S0G3
Or in person at Romsey Visitor Information Centre
Booking deadline Tues 2nd July 4.30pm
To submit a question use, please use the online form
https://t.co/9uhTgLLlr6
or QR code

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We loved hosting the Archdeacon's Visitation service. Congratulations to Jan Bartlett, sworn in as new Church Warden alongside David Auger. Our sincere thanks to Julie Carlton whose term of service has come to an end having been a wonderful Church Warden for the past four years.

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Peregrine's may eb nesting on the Abbey near the bell ringing chamber. We have agreed to suspend flag flying for the time being. Bell ringing will continue but there will be no flag flying over Easter or for St. George's Day celebrations. Thank you to Kevin Ford for the images.

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Join us as we journey through Holy Week to Easter. Our services and Events for Holy Week.

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On Sun 4 Feb we celebrate Candlemas - the infant Jesus is recognised as a 'light to lighten the nations'.

8am Holy Communion
9.30am Sung Eucharist with Candlemas Procession
11.15am Abbey Vine with Taize prayers at cross of light
6.30pm Choral Evensong with prayers by the Crib

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Prepare the Way of the Lord; make his paths straight.
2nd Sun of Advent 10th Dec
We welcome Syrone Dore as our Children & Families Worker and Rosy Payne as our Youth Worker. We hope you can join us
8am HC
9.30am Sung Eucharist
11.15am Abbey Vine with HC
6.30pm Choral Evensong

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It's that time of year! Don't miss the opportunity to experience some Christmas magic with two screenings of the Snowman, with live orchestra and solo choristers. Sat 16th Dec at 4.30pm & 6pm.
Tickets https://t.co/58tU48puMw &Romsey & Test Valley Visitor Information Centre

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This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent as we watch, wait, pray and look forward to God's coming among us. Join us for the beautiful Advent Sequence on Sun 3rd Dec 6.30pm, with candles, Advent readings and carols, capturing the longing and movement from darkness to light.

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We loved holding our Christmas Fair at Romsey Abbey again. Thank you to the over 1250 people who visited, our special guests (including Father Christmas!) stall holders, caterers and Liz Wagner who rallied all the troops. Over £7500 raised for Abbey funds too which is a record!

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Don't forget! Christmas Fair in Romsey Abbey on Saturday 25th November 10am-2pm. £1 entry, children free. Stalls, Christmas bargains, mulled wine, school choir. Come and enjoy 🎄🎄🎄

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Celebrate the wonder and hope of Christmas with us at Romsey Abbey. Our Advent and Christmas Service Listing.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Two exciting opportunities to join our team at Romsey Abbey
Children & Families Worker (21hrs £16,800 yearly)
Youth Worker (12 hours £9,800 yearly)
Full details and application forms: https://t.co/uUSVfeO3D7

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Details of our annual Ethelflaeda Festival
Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd October.
Celebrating women in leadership through word and music
Talk by the Rt Hon Caroline Nokes
Concert by a Military Wives Choir
Services with Revd Prof Canon Liz Stuart and Revd Canon Sue Wallace
All Welcome

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Do you know of a child who enjoys singing? An exciting opportunity to experience being a chorister. Saturday 23rd September Yrs 3-5 and Yrs 6-12.
Email: [email protected]

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Join us for our Summer Family event: Tues 15th August 11am-1pm in the Abbey South Garth. Lots to see and do: Face Painting, Hair Braising, Ladder Toss, Flamingo Ringo, Crafts, Ice Cream, Music & space to relax and have fun. Please bring a picnic with you. £1 donation per family.

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On Saturday 12th August at 4.30pm we welcome visiting choir 'In Spiritu' to sing Choral Evensong. In Spiritu is a semi-professional chamber choir based in South Wales. Enjoy a moment of peace and beauty in the inspiring setting of Romsey Abbey. All welcome.
#ChoralEvensong

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Our volunteer Tech Team take a well earned break during August so there will be no livestreaming of services until Sept 3. Join us this Sunday 6th Aug
8am Holy Communion
9.30am All Age Eucharist
11.15am Abbey Vine
6.30pm Said Evensong with hymns
9pm Compline at nine (Facebook)

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Join is Sun 29 Aug as we say farewell to our Curate Lee Thompson who is moving to be Vicar of Lymington. We will make a presentation with farewells, thanks & prayers for him, Helen, Lily and Alexander at our 9.30am and 11.15am services. Hope to see you there.