Gillingham, Milton-on-Stour and Silton

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Prayer Group

Occurring
Every Friday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham Dorset What Three Words: before.holds.glassware, SP8 4AN, United Kingdom

Join us for half an hour on a Friday morning for a small informal prayer group. We are currently praying for God’s guidance and support as we search for a new Rector in the Benefice.
Please note that, on 17 October, this group will be held in the Vicarage School Room.

Benefice Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham Dorset What Three Words: before.holds.glassware, SP8 4AN, United Kingdom
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom
St Nicholas, Silton
Address
Church Road Silton Dorset, SP8 5PR, United Kingdom

On the 5th Sunday of the month, the 3 churches of the Benefice come together to share Holy Communion. The service takes place at either 10am (when in St Mary's Gillingham) or 10:30am (when in St Simon & Jude, Milton on Stour or St Nicholas, Silton).
This is the only service in the benefice this Sunday morning and everyone from the three parishes is encouraged to attend to demonstrate our unity, fellowship and love for one another in Christ as a single benefice.
On 30 November 2025, the service will be held at St Simon and St Jude, Milton on Stour at 10:30am.

Licensing of the New Rector

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham Dorset What Three Words: before.holds.glassware, SP8 4AN, United Kingdom

The Revd Rebecca McDonnell’s Licensing will be at St Mary’s Church on Thursday 29 January at 7:00pm. Following on, there will be drinks and finger food in the Vicarage School Room. Everyone welcome!

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