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
To be shown at Fordingbridge Town Hall
Watch this space for news of the programme for 2025.
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.
How wonderful it is to have St Giles Hermitage, Godshill, in our Parish! On the shortest day, or the day with the longest night, we gathered there for a very special service, and it was well attended. (Click image for full account).