Vanessa's final service
On Sunday we said farewell to Vanessa, who’s been our vicar for the last three and a half years.
@acnbchurch is the Church of England worshipping community in the parish of Ampfield, Chilworth and North Baddesley. We are here for all so that the light of God may be made visible in our local communities. We are an Inclusive Church.
We are upgrading the track that leads to the door of St Mark’s. The work starts on 18th June and while it continues the building will not be open during the day during the week.
While work is happening, there will be a signed pedestrian diversion to St Mark’s Room going around the North side of it.
Due to building work on All Saints roof we have to close the main church building for 3 weeks from 6th July 2026 and cancel all services and activities. The office, vestry and meeting room will still be accessible, as will Arthur’s Play Space.
There will be a sign up list for people needing and able to provide lifts to alternative Sunday services. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated during this period.
The dates for this year’s annual meetings (APCMs) are:
We are an inclusive and welcoming group of three communities following the example of Jesus Christ. Working together locally we seek to encourage one another to live the way Jesus taught
We share our faith in the local community through organising or hosting various activities. Across the villages we use and take care of four church buildings - St Mark in Ampfield, St Denys in Chilworth and All Saints and St John the Baptist, both in North Baddesley.
We are in vacancy and do not have a vicar at the moment. Please pray for the churchwardens, area dean, the PCC and lay ministers and all our volunteers as we work through the process of appointing a new vicar.
Our churches rely on many people working in unity: almost all voluntarily.
Here are some of the team.
On Sunday we said farewell to Vanessa, who’s been our vicar for the last three and a half years.
Financing the Good News
On Sunday 9th November there will be an Act of Remembrance at each of the three War Memorials in the Benefice, as we remember those who gave their lives in the two world wars and all who have died in combat since.
The gift of faith