On April 21st, 2024 the Bishop of Sherborne, Bishop Karen, came to bless the new Two Rivers Benefice. The service was held in the beautiful All Saints Church, Tarrant Keynston. It was lovely to have members of all the churches in the new Benefice at the service. Blandford St Mary, Charlton Marshall, Spetisbury, Langton Long, Tarrant Rushton with Tarrant Rawston and Tarrant Keynston with Tarrant Crawford.The service started with singing from the choir, who were in excellent voice and a procession as Rev. Couzens, Rev. Atkins and Bishop Karen entered the church. It was very nice to also have the support of Rev. David Miell the Rural Dean and other members of Chapter at the service.Representatives of the different churches came forward with symbols from our new logo -A dove, as a mark of His presence, Water, as a symbol of our commitment to as a Benefice to serve others and a Circle to represent as a Benefice to work together as the Body of ChristDuring the service Bishop Karen handed over new Deeds of Declarations to Rev. Carolyn Couzens and Rev. Steve Atkins.After the service delicious refreshments were served to the congregation and a beautiful cake with the Two Rivers logo was cut by Rev. Couzens.
We are friendly and inclusive parish churches, who are committed to working well together and to serving our local communities. Throughout the following pages you will find much information about our life and worship, but the words and pictures can only go so far. Why not come along and meet us? You will receive a warm welcome.If you would like to find out more or have questions, then please do get in touch.The Rev’d Carolyn Couzens
Two Rivers Benefice, DorsetConsists of the Churches of Spetisbury, Charlton Marshall, Blandford St Mary, Langton Long, Tarrant Rushton with Tarrant Rawston and Tarrant Keynston with Tarrant Crawford.CHURCH SERVICES for April 2024Everyone Welcome!Sunday April 7th10:45 Together Communion at St Mary’s Church, Charlton MarshallSunday April 14th9:30 Communion at St Mary’s Church, Blandford St Mary11:00 Communion at All Saints, Langton Long11:00 Family Service at St Mary’s Church, Tarrant RushtonSunday April 21st9:30 Communion at St John The Baptist, SpetisburySunday April 21st16:00 Celebration and Blessing of the launch of the Two Rivers Beneficewith Bishop Karen, Bishop of Sherborne, at All Saints, Tarrant KeynstonSunday April 28th9:30 Communion at St Mary Church, Charlton Marshall9:30 Morning Worship at St John The Baptist, Spetisbury11:00 Communion at All Saints, Langton Long11:00 BCP Communion at St Mary’s Church, Tarrant RushtonCoffee & Cake – Spetisbury 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Monday each monthCoffee & Cake – Blandford St Mary 10:00am – 11:30am 18th AprilCoffee Stop – Charlton Marshall Parish Centre 10:30 – 12:30 – Tues to FridayEvery Thursday, Morning Prayer by Zoom, 9:00am - Please contact Jane Griffin formore information
