Cheselbourne: St Martin, Cheselbourne

We are one of a small group of six country churches seeking to serve all in our communities. We welcome all to the services in our benefice. Baptised and communicant members of other Trinitarian churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion at any of our churches. Others, including those prevented by conscience ofr the rules of their own church from receiving Holy communion, are warmly invited to receive a blessing.

Occasionally (and especially at major festivals), we vary the pattern of our services. Do please check the full Calendar of events on this website for any particular Sunday.

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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 second Sunday at 8:30 AM for 35 minutes

Family 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 first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Ends Saturday 3rd April 2010.
Resumes Monday 5th April 2010

Family Service
An informal service of hymns/songs, prayers and a bible story. Although described as a family service, this service is for the whole family of the church of any age.
Every fourth Sunday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Ends Saturday 27th March 2010.
Resumes Monday 29th March 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 third Sunday at 6:00 PM for 50 minutes

Holy Communion

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)

Sunday 28th March 2010 at 8:30 AM for 35 minutes

Agape Supper

A communal supper at Cheselbourne Village Hall incorporating an informal eucharist to mark Maundy Thursday.

Thursday 1st April 2010 at 7:00 PM for 1½ hours

Good Friday Devotion at Melcombe Horsey

A service of reflection, hymns and prayer for Good Friday at St Andrew's. Melcombe Horsey

Friday 2nd April 2010 at 12:00 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

Parish Communion

A service of Holy Communion for Easter Day (with carols 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) All services in our benefice are open to anyone to attend. Baptised and communicant members of other Trinitarian churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion at any of our churches. Others, including those prevented by conscience or the rules of their own church from receiving Holy Communion, are warmly invited to receive a blessing.

Sunday 4th April 2010 at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes

Calendar of forthcoming services and events

List of all services and events in this benefice