Tarrant Rushton: St Mary

The Parish of  St Mary's, Tarrant Rushton is part of the Two Rivers Benefice, Dorset. 

St Mary's Tarrant Rushton sits in a peaceful, idyllic position, at the north end of the village postcode DT11 8SD.

The church was consecrated in 1150 AD. Special features of interest include the layout of the church, which forms a Greek Cross, its 'acoustic pots', which makes the service more audible in the main body of the church, and is the only one of its kind in Dorset, and its ' leper window' and 'squint' 

The Two Rivers Benefice is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and has a Safeguarding Officer. Lynn Webb - [email protected] If you have any concerns about the wellbeing of a child, young person or adult, please refer to the noticeboard in the church porch or download the policy and flowchart on the left.

The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises our Safeguarding Officers. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Get in touch

Rev. Carolyn Couzens

What's on

Services for January in the Two Rivers Benefice

Occurring
for 10 days, 14 hours, 45 mins
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Churches of the Two Rivers Benefice
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TWO RIVERS BENEFICE CHURCH SERVICES for January 2026
Everyone Welcome!

Sunday Jan 4th
10:45 Together Communion at St Mary’s Church, Tarrant Rushton

Sunday Jan 11th
9:30 Communion at St Mary’s Church, Blandford St Mary
11:00 Morning Worship at All Saints Church, Langton Long
11:00 Family Service & Baptism at All Saints Church, Tarrant Keynston

Sunday Jan 18th
9:30 Communion at St John The Baptist Church, Spetisbury
9:30 All Age worship at St Mary’s Church, Charlton Marshall
11:00 Morning Worship at All Saints Church, Langton Long
11:00 Communion at St Mary’s Church, Tarrant Rushton

Sunday Jan 25th
9:30 Morning Worship at St John The Baptist Church, Spetisbury
11:00 Communion at All Saints Church, Langton Long

Coffee & Cake – Spetisbury 10:00 – 11:30am, 1st and 3rd Monday each month
Coffee & Cake – Blandford St Mary 10:00am – 11:30am Jan 22nd
Crafternoons – 1st Thursday of every month 2-4pm. £3 incl refreshments
Coffee Stop – Charlton Marshall Parish Centre 10:30 – 12:30 – Tues to Friday

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

Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding officer is Lynn Webb - [email protected]
Safeguarding policy

The parish of Tarrant Rushton with Tarrant Rawston take our responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and work in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.

Our Parish Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded below. If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Lynn Webb on 01258 451177 - [email protected] or our Rector Rev. Carolyn Couzens on 01258 858353 - [email protected]

Alternatively you can contact one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on 01722 43865 or [email protected]

Click here for Diocese of Salisbury Safeguarding