Chase Benefice, Dorset

A group of 6 parishes with 6 churches, this benefice is situated in rural North Dorset.  There are plans for pastoral reorganisation.   This pastoral reorganisation is now in the stage of public consultation and you can view this on the Church Commissioners' website.  https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/parish-reorganisation-and-church-property/consultation-parish-reorganisation-and-12

If you have questions, you can also contact the Diocese of Salisbury, by emailing  Miriam Longfoot:  [email protected]



What's on

Midnight Communion for Upper Chase at Farnham

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Farnham: St Laurence in Dorset
Address
Farnham Blandford Forum, DT118DE, United Kingdom

A service of Midnight Mass for the churches in the Upper Chase

Group Holy Communion for the Upper Chase churches

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
The Upper Chase Churches take turns in hosting
Address

A Third Sunday service for the Upper Chase group of parishes: Chettle, Farnham, Tollard Royal, Sixpenny Handley with Gussage St Andrew and Pentridge.

This service rotates around the following churches: Chettle, Sixpenny Handley, Tollard Royal, Pentridge, Farnham.

Group Holy Communion for the Upper Chase churches

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Chettle: St Mary
Address
Chettle Blandford Forum, DT118DB, United Kingdom

This is a group service for the churches who wish to become the Upper Chase benefice: Sixpenny Handley with Gussage St Andrew, Chettle, Farnham, Pentridge and Tolalrd Royal. The service will be taken by The Right Revererend & Right Hon. Dr Richard Chartres, former Bishop of London.

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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishop's 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 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.