St Mary's Church Blandford St Mary

The Parish of Blandford St Mary lies south of the larger town of Blandford Forum on the banks of the River Stour. St Mary’s Church is situated in Lower Blandford St Mary, DT11 9ND. The Church was built in the Early English Style and dates from the 14th century. It was later rebuilt and enlarged in Georgian Gothic style. The stained glass windows are a very special feature along with some interesting memorials. Our churchyard overlooks the meadows to the River Stour and provides a peaceful and tranquil place to sit and reflect.

Now part of the Two Rivers Benefice, this lovely church offers a variety of services and festivals and would love to welcome you. The Church has links with the local Primary school and hosts children’s harvest and Christmas celebrations open to all.

You can always be sure of a warm welcome at St Mary’s, at a Sunday service or at our busy ‘Coffee, Cake and Community Chat’ one Thursday each month.
We look forward to meeting you.

Get in touch

Rev Carolyn Couzens, Rector

What's on

Services for April in the Two Rivers Benefice

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1 Apr 2024, midnight for 29 days, 23 hours, 45 mins
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CHURCH SERVICES for April 2024
Everyone Welcome!

Sunday April 7th
10:45 Together Communion at St Mary’s Church, Charlton Marshall

Sunday April 14th
9:30 Communion at St Mary’s Church, Blandford St Mary
11:00 Communion at All Saints, Langton Long
(Church service for Langton Long, Sunday April 14th at 11am, will now be in the lounge in Two Gates House (David and Annette's house) as the mess from the scaffolding in All Saints church means that it is best not to meet there.)
11:00 Family Service at St Mary’s Church, Tarrant Rushton

Sunday April 21st
9:30 Communion at St John The Baptist, Spetisbury

Sunday April 21st
16:00 Celebration and Blessing of the launch of the Two Rivers Benefice
with Bishop Karen, Bishop of Sherborne, at All Saints, Tarrant Keyneston
Parking will be available at the farm 100 yards from the church (towards Tarrant Crawford direction). Parking close to the church itself is for those with mobility issues.

Sunday April 28th
9:30 Communion at St Mary Church, Charlton Marshall
9:30 Morning Worship at St John The Baptist, Spetisbury
11:00 Communion at All Saints, Langton Long
11:00 BCP Communion at St Mary’s Church, Tarrant Rushton

Coffee & Cake – Spetisbury 10:00am – 11:30am 1st and 3rd Monday each month
Coffee & Cake – Blandford St Mary 10:00am – 11:30am 18th April

Coffee Stop – Charlton Marshall Parish Centre 10:30 – 12:30 – Tues to Friday

Every Thursday, Morning Prayer by Zoom, 9:00am - Please contact Jane Griffin for
more information

Welcome to our church, an introduction by
our Rector, Rev'd Carolyn Couzens