St Mary's Dorchester

St Mary's Dorchester St Mary’s is a vibrant and lively worshipping community of Christians Jimmy Holden on 01305 266502 or [email protected]

For Booking St.

Service Times
1st Sunday of the month:
8 AM Spoken Eucharist
9:45 AM Sung Eucharist
6 PM Taize

Every Sunday:
9:45 AM Sung Eucharist

Tuesdays:
9 AM Morning Prayer
9:30 AM Spoken Eucharist

Wednesdays:
5 PM Contemplative Prayer

For Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals, please contact Rev. Mary's Church or St. Mary's Hall for events or concerts, please contact our Bookings Manager John Williams on [email protected]

28/01/2026

**Peacemaking in Our Time and in the Gospel**

📅 **Saturday 21 February**
🕛 **12:00–1:00 pm**
📍 **St Mary’s Rectory, Edward Road, Dorchester DT1 2HJ**

How can the military contribute to peacemaking from a Christian perspective?

Join us for a focused, high-impact discussion led by **Mr Nicholas Orr**, recently retired from a senior leadership role in the **British Army**. Drawing on real-world operational experience and Christian ethics, he will explore the military’s role in peacebuilding in today’s complex global environment.

This session is open to all and designed to provoke thoughtful, grounded conversation—no prior expertise required.

➡️ **All are welcome.**
➡️ **Discussion concludes at 1:00 pm.**

Please share with anyone interested in faith, ethics, leadership, and peace.

21/11/2025

✨ Christmas Crib Service – Christmas Eve at 3pm! ✨
Join us for a joyful and family-friendly Christmas Crib Service at St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester (DT1 2HJ).
👶🧒 Children of all ages are warmly invited—come dressed up!
🌟 A special service around the crib, led by Rev Jimmy Holden.
🎄 A wonderful way to begin your Christmas celebrations.
📅 Christmas Eve | 🕒 3:00 PM
We’d love to see you there!

🎶 Advent Concert – All Welcome! 🎶Join us for a warm and informal afternoon concert to begin the Advent season. Enjoy bea...
31/10/2025

🎶 Advent Concert – All Welcome! 🎶
Join us for a warm and informal afternoon concert to begin the Advent season. Enjoy beautiful music for flute, piano and organ, performed by Kris Emmett and Laurie Sandford.
📅 Sunday 30th November, 3pm
📍 St Mary’s Church, Edward Road
☕ Refreshments provided
💛 £10 suggested donation
Take a peaceful pause from the busyness of the season and share in some lovely music. We’d love to see you there! ✨

🎶✨ Join St Mary’s Christmas Community Choir! ✨🎶Love to sing? Want to be part of something festive and joyful this season...
31/10/2025

🎶✨ Join St Mary’s Christmas Community Choir! ✨🎶
Love to sing? Want to be part of something festive and joyful this season?
You’re invited to join St Mary’s Carol Service Choir — everyone is welcome, no experience needed!
🎄 Rehearsals:
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 pm
📅 Wednesday 26 November
📅 Fridays 5, 12 & 19 December
📍 St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester
Come along, make new friends, and help fill the church with Christmas spirit and song. 🎵

31/10/2025

🕊️ Pursuing Peace Between People of Different Faiths 🕊️
Join us for an open and inspiring discussion on how we can build understanding and peace among people of different faiths and beliefs.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 22nd
🕛 Time: 12:00 pm
📍 Venue: The Rectory, 17A Edward Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HL
We are delighted to welcome Ruth Jones MP, who will lead the discussion drawing on her experience as the Labour Party’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.
✨ All are welcome – free entry! ✨
Come, listen, share, and be part of this important conversation about peace, respect, and coexistence.

🌺 The Thomas Hardy Society presents: REMEMBRANCE – War, Words and English Song 🌺Join us for a moving evening of reflecti...
31/10/2025

🌺 The Thomas Hardy Society presents: REMEMBRANCE – War, Words and English Song 🌺
Join us for a moving evening of reflection and music to mark Remembrance weekend.
🎙️ Featuring:
Dr Natalie Burton (Speaker)
Colin Howard (Tenor)
Stefan Oakes (Baritone)
Peter Oakes (Piano)
📍 Venue: St Mary’s Church, Dorchester
📅 Date: Saturday 8th November
🕖 Time: 7.00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: £15 / £10 members (THS/TELS/SSF/ETF/WPA)
Available on the door or via 👉 hardysociety.org/events
Also included in the War Poets Conference weekend ticket.
This special evening will weave together the words of war poets and the beauty of English song, offering a heartfelt tribute to those who served and were lost.
🌹 Sponsored by Grassby Funeral Service – serving the local community since 1856.

25/09/2025

💙 Restart a Heart Day 2025 💙
📅 Thursday 16th October
📍 St Mary’s Community Hall, Dorchester (DT1 2LX)
Did you know? With just some basic CPR skills, you could save someone’s life – maybe even that of someone close to you.
We’re offering FREE hands-on training, led by Mr Kris Emmett, a member of our congregation and a first responder with the South Western Ambulance Service 🚑.
🕐 Training sessions (40 minutes each, max 6 participants):
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
The training is free of charge, but donations are welcome in support of the South Western Ambulance Service.
👉 To book your place, please email John Burn at [email protected], stating your preferred time.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn a skill that could one day save a life. ❤️

🎶 Words and Music for Creationtide 🎶with Serendipity Recorder Consort and Friends📅 Sunday, 21st September🕔 5:00 PM (Tea ...
06/09/2025

🎶 Words and Music for Creationtide 🎶
with Serendipity Recorder Consort and Friends
📅 Sunday, 21st September
🕔 5:00 PM (Tea & Cake from 4:30 PM)
📍 St Martin’s Church, Martinstown
Join us for a beautiful evening of music and reflection as we celebrate Creationtide in the heart of our community.
✨ Free entry (with a retiring collection in aid of the church and Dorchester Opportunity Group)
Bring your friends, enjoy tea and cake, and immerse yourself in an uplifting musical experience!

06/09/2025

📢 Upcoming Peacemaking Event
Restorative Justice
📅 Tuesday, 16th September
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 St Mary’s Church
Join us for an insightful discussion led by Jacqueline Wilson on how Restorative Justice and Restorative Mediation are practised here in Dorset.
✅ What is Restorative Justice?
It brings together those harmed by crime and those responsible, supported by trained facilitators. Dorset Police offers this service to reduce re-offending and help victims heal.
✅ What about Restorative Mediation?
Outside the criminal justice system, this approach helps resolve conflicts, build relationships, and repair harm in a supportive environment. It’s even been successful in resolving disputes between neighbours — making it relevant for all of us.
✨ Come along and explore how these approaches can make a difference in our community.
📧 For more information, contact John Burn at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Edward Road
Dorchester
DT12HL

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