Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday and Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Weekly Sunday services at 8.30 and every week except the fourth Sunday at 10am, plus a weekly service of Holy Communion on Wednesday at 10am

Knit & Natter

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Our ‘Knit and Natter’ group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 2-4pm. There are between 17 and 23 ladies at each meeting and we start with a cuppa (and biscuits). Within the group, there is a huge variety of knitting, crocheting, lace making and sewing abilities from complete novices to highly skilled crafters. Everyone brings their ‘current projects along to the group.
We often respond to requests for specific items such as small blankets for premature babies or items to be sent overseas for children in poverty. We also knit items to sell at the Christmas and Spring fairs.
The best thing about the group, however, is the nattering. We have great fun and lots of laughs and chatter. Anyone is welcome at the group - you don’t have to be a member of the congregation - just come on in and join us.

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at for 30 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

The Morning Office is said by the Vicar, and is usually in the church on a Tuesday and Thursday, with a small group joining currently on Zoom for the Saturday Prayers for the Parish. If you would like to join us in this weekly prayer do contact the office for the Zoom link.

Saturday morning prayer starts at 9am

Little Acorns Baby & Toddler Group

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

Thursdays during term time 1.15-2.45pm.
£2 per session. Your first session is free.
Join us for fun, craft, play, songs and fellowship

TERM TIME ONLY

Sunday Services

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

We have two services every Sunday morning.

8.30am in the Lady Chapel is Holy Communion using Common Worship material, with a Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion Service on the fourth Sunday.

10.00am is in the main church, and on the first three Sundays is a service of Holy Communion with a choir and sung setting. The words and songs are on a screen, with paper copies available for those who need them.
On the fourth Sunday we have an 'Altogether in Church' service enabling our family ministry from the hall to join us in church for a non-eucharistic service that caters for all ages.
When there is a fifth Sunday we have Altogether in the Hall, enabling our church congregation to worship with our family ministry team. This might be a Communion Service, or in a Cafe Church style - something different every time but enjoyed by all.
After the 10am services all are welcome for refreshments in the Church Hall.
These services are also on Zoom. Please contact the church office for the zoom link if you would like to join in from home.

On the second Sunday of each month we have an Iona Service in the Lady chapel at 5pm. Please check our website for details.

Once a quarter, on a Wednesday, we hold a 2pm Cafe Church. See our website for more details.

Bereavement Support Group

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

An informal group who come together for mutual comfort and support on the first Wednesday of each month 10.30 - 12noon. The "bereavement of change" is something that we all go through, this is an opportunity to bear and share. Refreshments are available. All Welcome.

Family Ministry - 'JaM' (Jesus & Me)

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Our regular Family Ministry takes place in our large hall and is available for all ages. Parents, Grandparents and Carers are welcome to stay and join in too. Pre-school children are welcome, but cannot be left without an adult.
There are always welcome activities, with a short period of worship, with songs, dances, fun prayers, and teaching. Other activities may include outdoor play, parachute games, table tennis.

Palm Sunday

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

Starting in the Church Hall we hear the story of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and receive palm crosses to remind us of the cost of our redemption. We process to the church for the story of Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion. The crowd who shouted ‘Hosanna’ at the beginning of the week are shouting ‘Crucify him’ instead by the end of the week.

Community Afternoon Teas

Occurring
Sunday 13 April 2025, Sunday 25 May 2025, Sunday 13 July 2025, Sunday 07 September 2025, Sunday 19 October 2025, Sunday 07 December 2025 at for 2 hours
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

These are held every couple of months to provide an afternoon of fellowship for those who live alone within the Parish. Sandwiches and cakes are served along with a cuppa. Activities to suit the season are also available. do ring the office for further details.

Iona Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
St George Oakdale, Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

A Reflective Service at 5pm on second Sunday of the month.
Iona is an Island off the Scottish mainland where people go to find peace and spiritual refreshment within the Iona Abbey. Our worship reflects that and each month we have a different theme for our service. We look at the season of the Christian year, issues that are at the heart of the day, reflective issues and many more. We encourage those who attend, that want to, to take part by reading a certain passage or acting out a drama, both of which are provided in a service sheet. Many people who attend appreciate having the service sheet to take home in order to reread the contents and use as a prayer tool.

Compline

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

An ancient office meaning ‘completion’. A 20-minute service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

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. The evening 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 to his disciples, ‘Could you not watch with me for one hour?’

Messy Church

Occurring
Friday 18 April 2025, Monday 19 May 2025, Monday 16 June 2025, Monday 15 September 2025, Monday 20 October 2025, Monday 17 November 2025 at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Messy Church is church for children and adults ideally aimed at school age children and their families. It doesn't follow the format of traditional church because it provides something which is tailored for families who have no previous experience of church. It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy with arts and crafts; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. It's fun! It's a church for people at all stages of their faith journey and of any age - a congregation that is as valuable and worthy of investment as any of our other congregations.

Good Friday 18 April - Messy Easter

Good Friday Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 2 hours, 15 mins
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Join the Vicar at 8.45am in the car park to leave for a walk to Poole for a united Ecumenical Service at 10am in the High Street.

Messy Easter

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Join JaM (Jesus & me) Children & Family Ministry Team in the Large Hall for a creative journey through Holy Week to Easter.
Booking essential at [email protected]

Reflections at The Cross

Occurring
for 2 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 for yourselves and your children,’ as we reflect on the love displayed by Jesus on the cross in the face of the weight of human sin which afflicts us all. Beginning with reflection and prayer, 12-1 and 1-2pm. Feel free to come and go on the hour. 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.

An Hour before The Cross

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

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 baptismal vows and prepare for our Easter Communion the next day.

Easter Day Communion

Occurring
for 30 mins
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.

Easter Day Holy Communion

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

Cafe Church

Occurring
Wednesday 04 June 2025, Wednesday 03 September 2025, Wednesday 03 December 2025 at for 2 hours
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

Café style worship in the Large hall once a quarter (March, June, September and December) on the first Wednesday afternoon. There is a time of worship, with a theme depending on the season, followed by refreshments.

Autumn Club

Occurring
at for 2 hours
Venue
St George Oakdale
Address
Darbys Lane, Oakdale Poole, BH15 3EU, United Kingdom

The Autumn Club meet for tea & a chat. We have occasional guest speakers or keep fit, nails painted, quizzes, horse racing, talks of travels abroad and bring & buy. A short service of hymns and prayers takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month