The Church of England in Compton Valence, Dorchester, West Stafford, Winterborne Monkton, Winterborne St Martin (Martinstown), Winterbourne Abbas & Winterbourne Steepleton
Many older people in Dorset can have their lives changed through contact with befriending schemes. Loneliness and isolation are common among older people living alone.
Volunteers provide a range of services to people who require additional support to remain independent and active in their community. Anyone can become a volunteer and make an incredible difference to someone else’s life. Even an hour a week will make a difference.
9.45am The Liturgy of the Palms is the first part of our Palm Sunday observance starts outside the church; The Liturgy of the Passion and the Eucharist follow immediately after in church.
Adrian and Gill’s daughters Claire and Sarah are raising money for PSP Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, to develop awareness of the disease. A JustGiving page has been set up by the family: Just Giving Page
'We are walking 26 miles on the Cerne Valley Trail on Saturday 17 June to raise money for this very worthwhile charity for the benefit of the people living with this awful disease everyday.
On the 5th April 2017 we will gather for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in St Peter’s Church Hall at 7.30pm. We know that the Holy Spirit works through the committees, councils and synods of the Church and I delight in those who give their time and talents to serve God through membership of these bodies.
Open the Book aims to bring the Bible to life for every child in every primary school. It gives children the opportunity to discover the wonder and wisdom of the Bible for themselves.
Jo Haine and Teresa Stewart-Sykes will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday 25th June 2016 in Salisbury Cathedral. The service is un-ticketed and I would encourage as many people as possible to join in the celebration. The service begins at 4.30pm and we suggest that people ‘car-share’!
In the years since Teresa joined the Dorchester and Winterbournes Team Ministry, her work with children at St Mary’s and our young people in YP&D is something for which we give thanks.
