An invitation to Shaftesbury men to join us in St Peter's church hall (top of Gold Hill) - meeting in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying fellowship and discussion for about half an hour. We then adjourn to the nearby Salt Cellar for a congenial breakfast. Booking not needed - just come along.
Next ones: 10th October, 7th November
- Generally the second Saturday each month.

Join us for a service of Holy Communion, with organ and choir - and with hymns old and new. We use the Common Worship service book.

Join us for an hour as we pray together to our Father in Heaven for St Peter's church and its ministry

A morning worship service, with choir and organ

Compline is also known as Night Prayer
It is an ancient service of quietness and reflection
It lasts about half an hour

"a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day"

Join us to sing favourite hymns and Christian songs with St Peter's musicians in an informal setting.
2026 - 27th April, 25th May, 22nd June, 27th July, 24th August, 28th September, 26th October.
We then have a rest until 2027!

A brief and gentle service of worship for the whole of Shaftesbury's Team of churches

An informal service for all ages, with a music group
Please note our new start time

View attachment

A brief and informal service including prayer for healing - for yourself or someone you know

Join us for cake and coffee and a chat - 10am-12noon
Just £3.00 with a free refill

An occasional event - "Heavy on Breakfast - Light on Church"
Open to all - no booking - no charge

Our theme for the little bit of church this year is "Something Fishy" (- but that's not the breakfast menu!)

We join together as a benefice to celebrate Advent at St James' Church

A service for all ages - centred on The Light of the World - symbolised by an orange which we place in everyone's hands

Two opportunites to meet as members of the Shaftesbury benefice, celebrating the meaning of Advent.
The first at St Peter's, the second at St John's Enmore Green

Two opportunites to meet as members of the Shaftesbury benefice, celebrating the meaning of Advent.
The first at St Peter's, the second at St John's Enmore Green

An Advent presentation of music and readings, with St Peter's choir and friends

A service of celebration of Christmas, with favourite carols and readings

A lively service celebrating the birth of Christ, with the opportunity for children to put on dressing-up clothes

Join us for this quiet and reflective anticipation of the celebration of Christmas

A family-friendly service of celebration of Christmas

We join together as a benefice to worship, celebrating the continuing season of Christmas