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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.
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
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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
Ends Saturday 7th April 2012.
Resumes Monday 9th April 2012
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
Ends Saturday 7th April 2012.
Resumes Monday 9th April 2012
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
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
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
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
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
Ends Saturday 17th March 2012.
Resumes Monday 19th March 2012
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
Ends Saturday 17th March 2012.
Resumes Monday 19th March 2012
Ash Wednesday Eucharist at Melcombe Horsey
A service of Holy Communion at St Andrew's, Melcombe Horsey 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 22nd February 2012 at 6:30 PM for 50 minutes
Mothering Sunday Family Service
An informal family service for Mothering Sunday
Sunday 18th March 2012 at 11:00 AM for 35 minutes
Agape Supper
A communal supper at Cheselbourne Village Hall incorporating an informal eucharist to mark Maundy Thursday.
Thursday 5th April 2012 at 7:00 PM for 1½ hours
Good Friday Devotion
A service of reflection, hymns and prayer for Good Friday
Friday 6th April 2012 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 7th April 2012 at 7:30 PM for ¾ hour
Easter 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 8th April 2012 at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Family Eucharist at Hilton
A service of Holy Communion in contemporary language with hymns/songs and a sermon. This service is particularly suitable for children.
Sunday 29th April 2012 at 9:30 AM for 40 minutes
Other information
Archdeaconry: SHERBORNE (341)
Deanery: DORCHESTER (34102)
Benefice: Piddle Valley, Hilton, Chelsbourne & Melcombe Horsey (34/264BM)
Parish Legal Name: Cheselbourne (340207 34/207)
CofE Church Info: (634207 34/207)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/9349/
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Cheselbourne: St Martin Cheselbourne, Dorset, DT2 7NU
