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Our beautiful Edwardian village church - "the church at the centre of the village" - has been skilfully adapted and extended to serve as a community centre. The parish's population is nearly 5,000. We are thrilled that Young Church is growing and a youth group for teenagers contributes to the wider life of the parish. The Family Service attracts young families and we have a thriving Toddler Service on alternate Monday afternoons. We have produced seasonal service books from Common Worship, including a simple booklet for the Family Service. Last year we welcomed 2,500 visitors for special occasions (weddings, etc.). The congregation are committed, kindly and welcome newcomers. Look out for the notice in the porch - "Carpenter needs joiners."
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Contact
address:
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Old Farm Cottage
102 Charlton
Andover
Hants
SP10 4AN
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Tel:
Fax:
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01264 365643
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Email:
Web site:
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Contact:
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Revd Mrs Jill Bentall
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Leaders:
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Revd Mrs Jill Bentall
Vicar
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Denomination:
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Church of England
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Affiliations
& links:
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Andover Churches Together, Local industrial mission
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Other
congregations:
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Av. congregation:
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50 adults
25 under 18s
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Main
Bible:
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Good News, NRSV
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Hymns &
songs:
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Complete Anglican hymns old and new
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Under
18s:
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Young Church, monthly
2-Way Youth, monthly
Playgroup
Rainbows, Brownies, Rangers
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18s-30s:
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Other activities & ministries:
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Housegroup, Prayer Lunch, Tots 'n' Tinies, Friends of St Thomas social, Churchfriends (adults with learning disability), W.I., Keep Fit
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Local outreach & community activities:
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Main
meetings:
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Sunday:
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8.00 am
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BCP Holy Communion
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9.00 am
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Parish Communion (Common Worship)
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10.30 am
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Family Service (1st Sunday each month)
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Venue:
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St Thomas' Church
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Travel &
Parking:
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On-site parking
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Special
needs:
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Level access, Toilet for the disabled, Loop & audio system, Parking space
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Languages:
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