Congregations from seven Avon Valley Churches attended St Mary’s Church in Fordingbridge on Sunday 19 February to welcome Debbie Sellin, Bishop of Southampton and acting Bishop of Winchester.

The Bishop led the whole-benefice Holy Communion service and in her sermon preached about the Transfiguration, inspiring the congregation to use Lent to develop their relationship with Jesus.

A spokesperson said; “The staff team and congregations are so grateful to Bishop Debbie for visiting our parish on this wonderful occasion.