The Benefice of Eggardon & Colmers covers the four rural parishes of Askerswell, Loders, Powerstock and Symondsbury in the beautiful west Dorset countryside.
Within the four parishes are eight churches serving the community.
The Benefice extends a warm welcome to everyone.
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If you have any enquiries, please contact the Benefice Administrator at [email protected].
The Benefice of Eggardon & Colmers is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is 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.
St. Peter’s, Eype was consecrated in 1865 as a Chapel-at-Ease for its Mother Church, St. John the Baptist, Symondsbury. It is situated in a fine position on top of a hill overlooking the sea in a popular holiday area. Originally a fishing village, very little has changed over the years in Eype, and many visit it for its peace and serenity, away from the bustle of modern-day life. Walking is a popular pastime here.
The Eype Centre for the Arts has a non-exclusive licence to use the facilities for various arts events, such as art exhibitions, concerts, recordings, etc. The Chapel remains consecrated and holds regular services.
The church building is open daily until dusk for private prayer.
Keep up to date by visiting our website: www.eggardoncolmerschurches.org
If you need to get in touch, please contact the administrator: [email protected]
The Benefice of Eggardon & Colmers is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is 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.
Welcome to our Church!
The beautiful Church of St Mary Magdalene was the Priory Church from the 12th Century to the early 15th Century and the building remains mostly medieval.
The Grade 1 listed building and Churchyard is located in an idyllic setting in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Church has a magnificent peal of 6 bells and a renowned William Hill pipe organ.
In 2017 central heating, a servery and a fully accessible disabled lavatory were installed to bring 21st Century comforts to this ancient building.
The Church is open every day, and regular Sunday services are held, with local choir on the first Sunday of the month.
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The Benefice of Eggardon and Colmers is committed to the safeguarding of all, and we have our own Safeguarding Officer. If you have any concerns of this nature please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, details of whom can be found on the Salisbury Diocese website
The Parish is registered with the Parish Giving Scheme and a regular donation can be easily set up online. Please click on the arrow in the Parish Giving Scheme purple box below.
Keep up to date by visiting our website: www.eggardoncolmerschurches.org
You can contact the administrator at: [email protected]
The Benefice of Eggardon & Colmers is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is 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.
Keep up to date by visiting our website: www.eggardoncolmerschurches.org
For any enquiries, please contact the administrator here: [email protected]
The church building is open daily until 4pm for private prayer.
The Benefice of Eggardon & Colmers is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is 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.
The church building is open daily until dusk for private prayer.
Keep up to date by visiting our website: www.eggardoncolmerschurches.org
If you have any enquiries, please contact the Benefice Administrator at [email protected]
The Benefice of Eggardon & Colmers is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is 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.
Keep up to date by visiting our website: www.eggardoncolmerschurches.org
The church building is open for private prayer daily until 4pm.
If you have any enquiries, please contact the Benefice Administrator at [email protected]
The Benefice of Eggardon & Colmers is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or is 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.