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Cerne Abbas: St Mary, Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas: St Mary, Cerne Abbas

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The villagers of Cerne Abbas probably worshipped in the Abbey Church until about 1300, when the monks built this parish church for them. Dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin, the church received its first vicar in 1317.
The original chancel was expanded to include a screen, nave and aisles around 1450.
In 1870, an arch was inserted into the screen so the east window could be seen from the nave.


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Revd Canon Karen Curnock
Tel: 01300 341251
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Sunday

Holy Communion
Book of Common Prayer
Every second Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Family Praise
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 40 minutes
Family Friendly Coffee
Holy Communion
Common Worship
Every first Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Matins
Book of Common Prayer
Every second Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
Common Worship with Prayers for Healing
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Evensong
Every fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour

Monday

Morning Prayer
Every Monday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour

Thursday

Holy Communion
Common Worship except 3rd Thursday which is Book of Common Prayer
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour

Saturday

Morning Prayer
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Youth Group Bell Ringing Live Music / Concerts Regular Book of Common Prayer Services Grade 1 Listed Building Conservation Area Tower Wall paintings / art Stained glass Guidebooks / notes Organ Church Open Wheelchair Access / Ramp Hearing / Induction Loop Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Assistance Dogs
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The Church is open every day during daylight hours. St Marys is an active church and there are Services on Sunday and also on Thursday at 10am. Visitors at these times are very welcome, either to join in or to wander around quietly.

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A Church Near You ID: 9478
Built: c 1300
Archdeaconry: SHERBORNE (341)
Deanery: DORCHESTER (34102)
Parish Legal Name: CERNE ABBAS (340034)