Revd Joy appointed Priest in Charge

Bishop Jonathan has appointed Revd Joy Windsor to be the Priest in Charge of the BCI benefice of Holy Trinity Blendworth, Saint Michael and All Angels Charlton and Saint Hubert’s Idsworth with effect from January 2025. The announcement can be read on the diocesan website. We all offer our support and congratulations to Revd Joy.


Autumn and Christmas Programme 2024

Here is Revd Joy’s leaflet outlining the programme for the autumn and Christmas seasons of 2024. Accompanying the leaflet is a letter from Revd Joy asking for your help and support during this busy period to welcome all our visitors. All the services and events are shown on the calendar.


Benefice News

Perhaps having time off is not always beneficial – we had a relaxing weekend – lots of time with grandchildren, dogs and walking in the countryside and on Tuesday I woke up with a heavy cold, which is now taking time to shift. However, taking a break is essential for all of us because it is what God did at the creation of the world and we see Jesus making the effort for time apart in his busy ministry as well. Whilst my cold is a bit of a bind it’s also a reminder that I do need to look after myself.

This week we celebrate the saints, those who have gone before us – not only those that have been listed in the Church year, but the saints we knew as well; those who brought us to the faith, inspired us and encouraged us. This week we’ll focus on them and what they taught us. Who is your saint? Until Sunday…

Revd Joy


Revd Joy Windsor
Priest in Charge (designate)
07730 168291

We worship together on Sunday mornings, and are involved in many other aspects of church and village life.  We would love to welcome you to any of our churches and get to know you, so please click on the links to find out more.

With a wealth of history to explore, and many unique and beautiful features we are well worth a visit.


Latest News and Upcoming Events

Here is the weekly news sheet for w/b 3rd November.

Community Clothing Bank

Holy Trinity’s Clothing Bank at Blendworth Church Centre, Blendworth Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0AA, will be open on the 4th Saturday of the month from 10am to 12pm or by appointment by contacting 07443 488864 or email Blendworth Church Centre.


What’s happening in The Benefice

You can find out about all our church services here. There are some special events in The Benefice coming up in the next few weeks. More details about these events can be found by selecting the images below.


Anna Chaplaincy

BCI Churches and the United Benefice of Catherington and Clanfield are looking for an Anna Chaplain who could come alongside our Anna Chaplain, Dawn, to accompany older people at this age and stage of their lives. It is an ecumenical, community-based, chaplaincy promoting the spiritual welfare of older people. Anna Chaplaincy is a person-centred and non-judgemental ministry for people of strong, little or no faith at all. We have expanded our ministry to 4 nursing and care homes and one sheltered housing complex. We are in need of someone willing to train as a Chaplain with the Diocese and to be able to work with our team of ‘Anna Friends’ to bring this ministry to our older residents. You would need to be able to give one to two days a month at minimum. Please talk to either Revd Richard or Revd Joy in the first instance.


About our Churches

Thank you for visiting our website which I hope you will find both welcoming and useful. The BCI Churches are a benefice of Holy Trinity in Blendworth, Saint Michael and All Angels in Chalton and Saint Hubert’s in Idsworth. However, we are more than just buildings; we are a community of people who are inspired by our faith in God, to learn from the teachings of Jesus and seek to be led by the Holy Spirit, to love and serve the community around us.


Our Safeguarding Policy

The BCI Churches are fully committed to the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies. Our parish safeguarding statement to this effect can be read here.

Any safeguarding concerns about either children or vulnerable adults should be brought to the immediate attention of Ms Janet Laws, our Safeguarding Officer.



Registered Address:
Benefice Office,
Blendworth Lane,
Waterlooville, PO8 0AA

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