Upper Chase

The Upper Chase is a benefice in north Dorset comprising 5 parishes with 6 churches.  These much-loved churches are Chettle: St Mary; Farnham: St Laurence; Pentridge: St Rumbold; Sixpenny Handley with Gussage St Andrew: St Mary's and St Andrew's; and Tollard Royal: St Peter ad Vincula.  The benefice was formed in July 2025 and the church councils work closely together to provide church services and to reach out to the communities they serve.

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Benefice Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Churches in the benefice take turn in hosting

A joint service for all the churches in the Upper Chase Benefice, the churches take turns in hosting on the third Sunday of the month

September's Upper Chase Holy Communion Service

for 1 hour
Tollard Royal: St Peter ad Vincula
Tollard Royal Salisbury, SP5 5PP, United Kingdom

Our usual Third Sunday service hosted by each church in turn; this time it's a Common Worship service at Tollard Royal, when refreshments wil be served after the service.

October's Upper Chase Holy Communion Service (BCP)

for 1 hour
Pentridge: St Rumbold
Pentridge Village Pentridge Salisbury, SP5 5QX, United Kingdom

This month, Pentridge takes a turn in hosting the Third Sunday joint Holy Communion service. On this occasion, when we celebrate the feast of St Luke the Evengelist, the service will be taken by Mike Badger, who will tell us about this work with the charity, Morning Star which operates in Salisbury. The collection will benefit this charity. Refreshments will be served after the service.

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