Alton Deanery comprises a total of 23 buildings and 18 parishes, gathered around and including the market town of Alton.
A prime focus within the deanery is Alton’s Mission Action Plan, which we regard as constant work in progress, and via which we are seeking to:
- Develop and enthuse lay leaders
- Engage with schools in the Deanery (Primary and Secondary, Church and ‘State’) to develop the faith and prayer of the pupils and families
- Encourage Fresh Expressions and the planting of new congregations, as we explore how best to offer a breadth of worship across the Deanery
- Work collaboratively, e.g. offering Christian Explorer & Community Support courses such as Alpha, Marriage Prep, Parenting
Individuals, and each benefice, offer opportunities to share gifts to equip and build up the whole people of God for mission and ministry.
Chapter meetings are usually held whilst sharing a light lunch, bringing an emphasis on support and encouragement of one another, and also spending time together with the Bible and in prayer.
| Parish / Benefice |
|---|
| Bentley, Binsted and Froyle Benefice |
| Medstead & Four Marks Benefice |
| Chawton |
| East Tisted with Colemore |
| East Worldham |
| Farringdon |
| Hartley Mauditt – St Leonard’s |
| West Worldham – St Nicholas Church |
| Kingsley – All Saints |
| Oakhanger – St Mary Magdalene |
| Newton Valence |
| Selborne |
| The Benefice of the Resurrection Alton |