Bride Valley and Chesil Churches

Welcome to our Benefice: Bride Valley and Chesil.  We are a new Benefice, working on ways to work together to 'Make Jesus Known' throughout our wonderful area.

What's on

Pilgrimage of Peace for Good Friday

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Litton Cheney: St Mary's
Address
Church Path Litton Cheney Dorchester, DT2 9AH, United Kingdom
Puncknowle: St Mary's the Blessed Virgin
Address
Puncknowle Dorchester, DT2 9BX, United Kingdom
Swyre: Holy Trinity
Address
Swyre Dorchester, DT2 9DN, United Kingdom

Starting at Holy Trinity, Swyre, at 10am, this will be a 'there and back' walk, with stops for reflection and prayers. After Swyre, the walk continues to Puncknowle - at approximately 10.30am at the church - and then on to Litton Cheney - for about 11.30am. The White Horse Pub might make an excellent coffee stop! You can join the walk for as much or as little as you would like but we anticipate the whole walk taking approximately 3 hours. You'll need stout walking shoes as some of the paths cross fields. Dogs on leads are welcome to come too.

Easter services across the Benefice

Occurring
for 6 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Address

Not all our churches have a service on Easter Sunday - but lots do, so please have a look at this list and come along to join us at one of these services. You will be made very welcome!
5.30am Easter Sunrise and Song, starting at Shipton Gorge church and walking to Shipton Hill
6am Sunrise Service in Abbotsbury churchyard
9am Easter Communion at St Peter’s, Portesham
9.30am Easter Communion Services at St Peter’s, Long Bredy and St Mary’s, Litton Cheney
10am Easter Praise at St Mary’s the Virgin, Puncknowle
11am Easter Communion Services at St Mary’s, Burton Bradstock,
Holy Trinity, Swyre and St Peter’s, Langton Herring

Red Rose Trousers Day for Men!

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Burton Bradstock: St Mary's
Address
Church Street Burton Bradstock Bridport, DT6 4QY, United Kingdom

Slaying the dragon of isolation and loneliness!
Join us for a short St George’s Day service to remember and think about men struggling with life, and to sing ‘Jerusalem’ in England’s green and pleasant land!
Wear your red trousers and/or a red rose!

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Les Keatley Contact details: tel. 07833545450 Email. [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Jem Carter Contact details: Tel. 01722 411922 x322 Email. [email protected] If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."