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An entirely NEW Electoral Roll May 2025
An entirely NEW Electoral Roll The Electoral Roll is like our Parish membership list. It is the time of year when our Electoral Roll is revisited in time for our Annual Church Meeting which will happen on 6th May. This year a new roll is required, which happens every five years, and this means that, rather than just renewing our existing list, everyone will need to complete a form to be included on the new Electoral Roll. If you would like to be on the Parish of the Resurrection Electoral Roll, please…
Eco Church gains Silver Award
Eco Church Silver Award POTR has done it! We have heard this week that POTR has been successful in its application for the A Rocha Eco Church Silver Award. A massive thank you to everyone who has supported the work of the Eco Church Team, especially our volunteers & those who pray regularly for Eco Church. Now on to the Gold Award – the Team are working on a roadmap of how to get there – look out for communications…
Alton Churches Lent Course 2025
Do join us for the new Lent Course – all are welcome!

Announcement from Revd Lynn Power
After nearly 10 years in the parish and Treloar’s, Lynn has decided to retire. She has taken this decision earlier than expected as she has been struggling with extreme dry eye since June. She led her last services in Beech and Chawton last Sunday and she would like to thank all those who have supported her in her ministry. You will still see plenty of Ian and Lynn around as they will continue to live in Alton and attend services…

Announcement from Andrew
A message from Andrew This announcement was made in our church services this morning and I want to share it widely with you. Following an application and interview, the Bishop of Winchester has offered me, and I have accepted, the post of Canon Treasurer at Winchester Cathedral. This is subject to the due processes of references and safeguarding formalities. This is a full time stipendiary position in which I will have responsibilities to oversee the work of the Learning…
Pop Up Carols on a Green Space Near you is back for another year!
We are really excited to be joint hosting this fun event again along with the Butts and the Harvest Church. Come and sing some traditional carols on a green space near you bewteen 9th and 23rd December.

All Souls Service Sunday 3rd November 4pm
All Souls Service On Sunday 3rd November at 4pm in St Lawrence Church we will hold this poignant annual service at which we remember those who have recently died. We invite families who have had funerals led by our Ministry Team and everyone else is very welcome to attend. We will include names in a list for prayer and if you wish to add any then do please let us know emailing the Parish Office – office@potr-alton.co.uk