Longest Night service at 6pm (church open to light a candle from 5pm) Sun 21st Dec

for 30 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom

For those who struggle with Christmas or just need a quiet moment in it all, our half hour service starting at 6pm (Longest Night Service / Blue Christmas) is a gentle and quiet spec to be led in a short service, with the opportunity to light a candle during the service. The Church is also open from 5pm for candle-lighting if you prefer to quietly slip into church.

Broadstone: St John the Baptist

We are a friendly and welcoming church, members of the Inclusive Church network, a Fairtrade Chruch, and have achieved our Bronze Award as an Eco Church. All are welcome to our services and events. Do check the parish website for up-to-date details before stepping out, which is www.stjohnschurchbroadstone.org.uk

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Revd Helen Bailey

St John's Parish office,
Dunyeats Rd
BROADSTONE
Dorset
BH18 8AQ

BH18 8AQ
Revd Helen Bailey Vicar
01202 697641
Caroline Lennon Parish Administrator
01202 697641

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Longest Night service at 6pm (church open to light a candle from 5pm) Sun 21st Dec

for 30 mins
Broadstone: St John the Baptist
St John's Parish Office, Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8AQ which IS our postal address. Or, St John's Church , Macaulay Road, Broadstone, BH18 8AR (not a postal address) which is the church building., BH18 8AQ, United Kingdom

For those who struggle with Christmas or just need a quiet moment in it all, our half hour service starting at 6pm (Longest Night Service / Blue Christmas) is a gentle and quiet spec to be led in a short service, with the opportunity to light a candle during the service. The Church is also open from 5pm for candle-lighting if you prefer to quietly slip into church.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Broadstone: St John the Baptist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO). Our Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO here: Paul Winsworth [email protected] or Carol Reynolds [email protected] or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Suzy Futcher (Mon to Thurs) 07500 664800 or Jem Carter 07469 857888 . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."