These are Lent & Easter events this year.

Compline (Night Prayer)

Occurring
Every day at for 30 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium).
It is above all a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. At the end of the service, those present depart in silence.

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

The day of the Last Supper, Christ's betrayal and arrest. This service conveys both the solemnity of the day and the joyful celebration of the institution of Holy Communion. as the service ends, the mood shifts as Jesus goes out from the upper room to be deserted, betrayed and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. the service ends with the altar being stripped bare and the invitation to remain in silent prayer as we recall Jesus' words tohis disciples, 'Could you not watch with me for one hour?'

Walk of Witness

Occurring
Friday 03 April 2026 at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Join the Vicar at 8.45am in the church car park for a walk into Poole for a united Ecumenical service at 10am in the High Street

Messy Easter

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Join JaM (Jesus and Me) Children & Family Ministry Team for a creative journey through Holy Week to Easter

Reflections with an Hour before the Cross

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

In a bare church, the tone is set by the words of Jesus, 'Weep not for me but yourselves and your children' as we reflect on the love displayed by Jesus on the cross in the weight of human sin which afflicts us all.
Beginning with reflection and prayer, ending with a service from 2-3pm as we are confronted with Christ's death for us on the cross, and our own sin and shame that required such a sacrifice.

Easter Eve

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

The service begins in semi-darkness. we hear the story of salvation history, the paschal candle is lit and processed. Light gradually fills the church as we proclaim Christ our Light, risen from the dead.
The service continues as we renew our baptism vows and prepare for our Easter Communion the next day.

Easter Day

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
St George Oakdale, Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

The greatest of all Christian festivals. The church is beautifully decorated with flowers and the risen Christ is known to us in the breaking of bread.

Easter Day

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

The greatest of all Christian festivals. The church is beautifully decorated with flowers and the risen Christ is known to us in the breaking of bread.