East Stour: Christ Church - part of the Stour Vale Benefice

We are part of the Stour Vale Benefice, a group of 7 parishes in North Dorset.

The parish of East Stour: Christ Church is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. For full details see our Safeguarding page.

Our new Vicar, Revd Clare Dean took up her role on the 8th October 2023 - see the Stour Vale Benefice Team page to learn more about Clare.

For the latest information about services and events, see our Services and Events page, or read the latest Newsletter under News and Notices

Follow us on Facebook - see 'social', or search Facebook for 'The Church of England in the Stour Vale'.

For information about baptisms and weddings please contact Jill Perry the Benefice administrator via the Get in Touch page.

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Service in a Pub

for 1 hour
The Ship Inn
West Stour, SP8 5RP

It's church, but not as you know it! Join us for a drink, a chat and a chance to spend some time with God.
Tea and coffee will be provided, and the licenced bar will be open throughout for those who would like to buy a drink.
After the service, feel free to leave or stay for a drink and a chat.
Open from 11am for an 11:15am start.

Our Benefice
News

Octavo July-August 2025

Octavo July-Aug 25 for website.pdf

Highlights from the Benefice Magazine

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Safeguarding

The Stour Vale Benefice takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times. For more information see the Safeguarding pages for each parish.

If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Jeremy Stanford on 07766 071538.

Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding team: [email protected] to speak to a caseworker or Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor regarding safeguarding concerns or ongoing cases. Or 01722 438651 and press option 3.

For out of hours help: If your query is urgent or out of hours (5pm Friday to 10pm Sunday), please contact thirtyone:eight on 0303 0031111.

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm

For more information about Safeguarding in the Salisbury Diocese please go to https://salisbury.anglican.org/workingforjustice/safeguarding/.