Julian Group

Occurring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Every Third Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Swyre: Holy Trinity
Address
Swyre: Holy Trinity, Swyre Dorchester, DT2 9DN, United Kingdom

This small and friendly group meets regularly to practise Christian contemplative prayer and meditation together.
Come as a visitor or a regular attendee.
Coffee will be served at the end, around 11am.

Compline for Holy Week

Occurring
Every day at for 30 mins
Venue
zoom
Address

Join Reverend Margaret on zoom for a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

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!

A Festival of Bells and Bellringing

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Shipton Gorge: St Martin
Address
Shipton Gorge: St Martin, Brook Street Shipton Gorge Bridport, DT6 4NA, United Kingdom

Whether you are a ringer or not, come along to a lively service to celebrate bells and bellringing! This will be followed by an opportunity to ring the bells if you are a ringer, to watch the ringing - and enjoy a ringers' tea.