Alton Pancras: St Pancras, Alton Pancras

Church and parish information, service times and contact details for Alton Pancras: St Pancras, Alton Pancras in the Church of England Diocese of Salisbury.

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The Revd Tony Monds
The Vicarage, Church Lane, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7QY
Tel: 01300 348211

Regular Services and Events
Other Events

Sunday

Holy communion - Book of Common Prayer
A said service of Holy Communion taken from the Book of Common Prayer published in 1662. "The leaders of great movements in the Church have been sustained by this book [the Book of Common Prayer], equally with the most simple worshippers. It has inspired musical settings from some of the best church composers. It keeps its dignity and offers its comfort in every setting from the cathedral to the small country church, or the visit for a communion in the home." (Prof. the Revd. Raymond Chapman on the Prayer Book Society website - www.pbs.org.uk)
Every third Sunday at 8:30 AM for 40 minutes

Parish Eucharist at Piddletrenthide
A service of Holy Communion in contemporary language with hymns and a sermon, alternating between Alton Pancras (on the 'odd' months of the year) and Piddletrenthide (on the 'even' months).
Every second Sunday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Ends Saturday 13th March 2010.
Resumes Monday 15th March 2010

Parish Eucharist - Common Worship - Order One
A service of Holy Communion in contemporary language with hymns/songs and a sermon. This service is particularly suitable for children.
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes

Parish Eucharist - Common Worship - Order One
A service of Holy Communion in contemporary language with hymns/songs and a sermon.
This is a joint service with Piddletrenthide. It is held at Alton Pancras on 'odd' months (Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Nov) and at Piddletrenthide on 'even' months (Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec). every second Sunday at 11:00 AM for 50 minutes
Ends Saturday 13th February 2010.
Resumes Monday 12th April 2010

Evening Prayer - Book of Common Prayer
A service of Evening Prayer (comprising hymns, a psalm, canticles and a sermon) taken from the Book of Common Prayer published in 1662. 'The leaders of great movements in the Church have been sustained by this book [the Book of Common Prayer], equally with the most simple worshippers. It has inspired musical settings from some of the best church composers. It keeps its dignity and offers its comfort in every setting from the cathedral to the small country church, or the visit for a communion in the home.' (Prof. the Revd. Raymond Chapman on the Prayer Book Society website - www.pbs.org.uk)
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for 50 minutes until Tuesday 30th March 2010

Parish Eucharist at Piddlehinton

A service of Holy Communion in contemporary language with hymns and a sermon for Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The service will also include an opportunity for the Imposition of Ashes for those who wish.

Wednesday 17th February 2010 at 6:30 PM for 50 minutes

Compline

A short reflective said service of psalms, canticles, scripture readings and prayer to mark the season of Lent.

Friday 19th February 2010 at 5:00 PM for ¼ hour

Compline

A short reflective said service of psalms, canticles, scripture readings and prayer to mark the season of Lent.

Friday 12th March 2010 at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes

Mothering Sunday Family Service at Piddletrenthide

An informal service for Mothering Sunday in All Saints, Piddletrenthide for all three churches in the Piddle Valley

Sunday 14th March 2010 at 10:30 AM for 35 minutes

Maundy Thursday Eucharist

A service of Holy Communion based on Common Worship Order one in contemporary language for Maundy Thursday, the night of the Last Supper

Thursday 1st April 2010 at 6:30 PM for 50 minutes

Good Friday Devotion at Piddletrenthide

A service of reflection, hymns and prayer for Good Friday at All Saints, Piddletrenthide

Friday 2nd April 2010 at 2:30 PM for 50 minutes

Easter Vigil at Lyscombe Chapel

A vigil service on the eve of Easter telling of God's saving love for the world. Lyscombe Chapel is an ancient 12th century chapel on Lyscombe Farm to the north of Drake's Lane, half way between Cheselbourne and Piddletrenthide.

Saturday 3rd April 2010 at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour

Family Eucharist - Common Worship - Order One

A service of Holy Communion for Easter morning in contemporary language with hymns and a short address.

Sunday 4th April 2010 at 9:30 AM for ¾ hour