Welcome to the Okeford Benefice
A PARISHIONER’S BLOG
Pew View – Sue Chandler
I have been lucky enough to be a member of Holy Rood since 1991 when we first moved to the village and have over the years had a number of roles and tend to feel fully involved with the life of the church in Shillingstone, but this last year – because of my own circumstances – has felt different. For the first time I have felt “separated” in different ways from the life of the church. This feels odd to […]
Pew view is a weekly article by a member of the Benefice to inspire, challenge and encourage our discipleship. Please contact the Rector if you wish to submit an article.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
5th Sunday services
As ever in the Okeford Benefice, the 5th Sunday sees a chance to experience different forms of worship. At 10:30 AM there is a Messy Communion at Child Okeford church....
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Shaftesbury Church Retreat
You are warmly invited to join the churches of Shaftesbury for their retreat which is on 'Praying and praising with the Psalms'. The retreat will be led by Canon Jane...
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Matins change of time
With immediate effect Matins services at Child Okeford will be at 9:00 AM rather than 10:30 AM. This is to ensure the rota runs smoothly. This is a permanent change.
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Youth group
This month's Youth group will run on Thursday 27th July from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Shillingstone Church Centre (SCC). All are welcome, aged between 10 to 14 years....
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The St. Cuthburga Awards
A new initiative, the St. Cuthburga Awards, has been launched by the Rector to give people the opportunity to explore the Christian faith and discipleship in a formal but relaxed...
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The Rector will be away …
Lydia will be away from: Tuesday 18th July returning on Friday 21st July (leave following an operation) Monday 24th July returning on Sunday 30th July (holiday) Tuesday 7th August returning...
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SERVICES IN THE NEXT 7 DAYS
Sunday 23rd
9:00 AM – Holy Communion Traditional, Child Okeford
10:00 AM – Matins, Okeford Fitzpaine
10:30 AM – Family Service, Shillingstone
6:30 PM – Evensong, Manston
Morning and Evening Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer is said around the Benefice at 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Please see the calendar for day and location.
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EVENTS
Saturday 2nd September
10:30 AM – Coffee morning – Shillingstone Church Centre
7:00 PM – Music and fizz for a summer evening – Shillingstone Church
Monday 11th September
7:30 PM – Benefice prayer group – The Manor House
Thursday 14th September
9:00 AM – Flower festival and history exhibition – Shillingstone Church
2:30 PM – Bible study – Shillingstone Church Centre
Friday 15th September
9:00 AM – Flower festival and history exhibition – Shillingstone Church
Saturday 16th September
9:00 AM – Flower festival and history exhibition – Shillingstone Church
