St Peter's Poole

St Peter's Poole Gather. Grow. Gig. Sunday at 10am, all-ages at 9.30am on the 1st Sunday of each month. Hello, and welcome to our page.

St Peter’s Poole is a place to gather in friendship, grow in faith and community, and enjoy live gigs in one of Poole’s most atmospheric venues. St Peter’s, Parkstone is a beautiful, large parish church in the middle of Ashley Cross in Poole. We are part of the Church of England in the Diocese of Salisbury... serving our local community through mission and ministry. All are welcome to become part

of St Peter's, Parkstone... to experience our eclectic mix of worship... to serve our parish through creative partnerships in local mission... and to build relationships of goodwill in our community. For any pastoral needs, or enquiries about weddings or baptisms please contact:

Revd Mike Trotman, Rector [email protected]
Phone: 07525 662999

The parish office can be contacted on 01202 749085 or via email:
[email protected]

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2024 PLANS

Our church building is in need of some careful refurbishment and modernisation, and could be used much more by our local community. So, we would like to transform St Peter’s into a community hub with an emphasis on cultural events, as our aesthetic appeal and resounding acoustics are exceptional. To help fund our exciting plans, we need to sell our church centre on the corner of Chapel Road and Church Road. The planned closure of the centre is 31st March 2024, Easter Sunday, which is very poignant as our vision is to resurrect St Peter's as the cornerstone of our local community... the heart of Ashley Cross. We already have lots of ideas to enhance St Peter’s but would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions, so please get in touch and introduce yourself. We are looking for people with various skills and expertise to help and be part of this adventure… restoring a vibrant space rooted in faith, community and culture.

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St Peter's, Parkstone was beloved by Lord Baden Powell, founder of the global Scouts movement, with his marriage and baptisms of his children taking place in the church. Please do also take the time to visit our sister church, St Mary's on Brownsea Island, which is open most days during the summer season. We offer a simple service at 3pm every Sunday from April - October.

We're beyond excited! 🤯🤩😛
06/09/2026

We're beyond excited! 🤯🤩😛

Today we christened Malibu Luna. ⛪️✨No, she didn’t quite understand the theology. 😂But she did understand being loved, b...
06/09/2026

Today we christened Malibu Luna. ⛪️✨

No, she didn’t quite understand the theology. 😂

But she did understand being loved, being welcomed, and having people around her who promise to look after her. ❤️

Which, when you think about it, is not a bad summary of baptism. 🙏

There were prayers, promises, blessings… and, naturally, a very important amount of fuss. 🥰✨

And yes… we chose “Malibu” by Mumford & Sons for the soundtrack. 🎶

Under the shadow of His wings. 🕊️❤️

Welcome to the family, Malibu Luna. 🌙✨

Apparently… our Church is dying.A couple of anonymous voices seem very sure of it.Well, they clearly weren’t here this m...
06/09/2026

Apparently… our Church is dying.
A couple of anonymous voices seem very sure of it.

Well, they clearly weren’t here this morning. 😉
Because the doors opened and the church filled up.

Children running in. Babies being cuddled. Families squeezing around tables. Conversations spilling into the aisles. Laughter. Music. Noise. People everywhere. ❤️⛪️✨

Of course, we have challenges. Of course, churches have to change, listen and work hard to welcome a new generation.

But let’s not confuse being challenged with being dead.

Because this morning, there was something wonderfully life-giving happening here.

People were worshipping. Families were making memories. Children were being welcomed. Faith was being shared. And the doors were wide open. 🙏❤️

So if you’ve been wondering whether there’s still a place for you, your family, your questions, your doubts or your hopes…

Come and see. You’ll be very welcome. ✨

📚 MATILDA: THE POWER OF WORDSSunday 6th September | 9.30amBooks, breakfast, crafts, music… and a little bit of magic. ✨J...
04/09/2026

📚 MATILDA: THE POWER OF WORDS
Sunday 6th September | 9.30am

Books, breakfast, crafts, music… and a little bit of magic. ✨

Join us for Breakfast Worship as we discover how our words can bring kindness, courage and hope.

🥐 Everyone welcome! Diocese of Salisbury

🐿️A new adventure on Saturday at St Mary’s on Brownsea Island. fans
02/09/2026

🐿️A new adventure on Saturday at St Mary’s on Brownsea Island. fans

It was such a great bank holiday weekend!Patisserie Mark Bennett
02/09/2026

It was such a great bank holiday weekend!
Patisserie Mark Bennett

Summer’s basically over, so obviously the only sensible thing to do is go to some gigs. 🎶🍻We’ve got a VERY good Septembe...
01/09/2026

Summer’s basically over, so obviously the only sensible thing to do is go to some gigs. 🎶🍻

We’ve got a VERY good September lined up — loud music, questionable dancing, excellent company and probably at least one person saying “just one more”.

Come and join us. 👇

🎟️ Tickets & gig info: stpetersparkstone.org.uk

🚪 Doors 7.30pm | THIS FRIDAY 04 SEPTEMBERThe Bermuda Triangle presents The Cross. 🔥Friday night plans? Sorted.Good music...
01/09/2026

🚪 Doors 7.30pm | THIS FRIDAY 04 SEPTEMBER
The Bermuda Triangle presents The Cross. 🔥

Friday night plans? Sorted.
Good music? Obviously.
Excuses? Not accepted.

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/4ddPws6

See you in the Church. 🍺🖤 Bermuda Triangle Poole fans

Sometimes the most important thing we do is simply show up.Yes, we love the gigs. 🎶 The sell-outs. The lights. The noise...
01/09/2026

Sometimes the most important thing we do is simply show up.

Yes, we love the gigs. 🎶 The sell-outs. The lights. The noise. The chaos.

But pastoral care matters most. ❤️

Today, Rev Mike shared Communion with the wonderful Helen Ellis, well into her 90s. A quiet, holy reminder that church is about loving and serving our neighbours. The Church of England Diocese of Salisbury

31/08/2026

🎶 One does not simply walk into a gig… 🧙‍♂️✨

The epic sounds of Middle-earth came to life at our Lord of the Rings sell-out! 🏔️🔥

Follow us so you don’t miss the next adventure. 👀

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