Please note that, from the beginning of June, our regular Sunday morning service times have changed. The service will now start at 11am.

Church Open

Occurring
Every day at for 6 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

St Simon and St Jude, Milton on Stour is open daily throughout the week for prayer and reflection or just to visit

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.

Remembrance Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

A service of remembrance, beginning at the War Memorial and then moving to the church.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

Beautiful traditional Christian worship in this village setting.
On 25 October, this service will be our Patronal Festival.

Evensong

Occurring
Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 20 Dec 2026
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

A traditional service using the Book of Common Prayer 1662

Benefice Advent Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Nicholas, Silton
Address
Church Road Silton Dorset, SP8 5PR, United Kingdom

The 3 churches of the Benefice will come together to mark the beginning of Advent and of the Church's year with an Advent Carol Service of readings and hymns. All are welcome.

Milton Primary Carers’ Coffee and Chat

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

For parents / carers of Milton School, on the first Tuesday of the month, come for a coffee and a chance to chat with other carers as well as members of the church and school. Younger siblings are welcome to join us; toys and refreshments provided.

Reindeer Drive

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

Like a beetle but drawing a reindeer! Drinks and nibbles will be served at the interval. This is a fund raising event towards our ongoing repairs to our church so we look forward to seeing you there.

Morning Praise

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

A family friendly non-Eucharistic service of praise and thanksgiving.

On 6 December, this will be our Nativity Service, as we look forward to the coming of Christmas.

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Family Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

A family-friendly service of readings and carols, telling the story of Christmas.

Holy Communion for Christmas Morning

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom

A family-friendly service of Holy Communion to celebrate Christmas Day.

Benefice Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 29 Nov 2026
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
St George's, Langham
Address
Gillingham, SP8 5DP, 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 9:30am (when in St Mary's Gillingham) or 11am (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.