As Christians we are always trying to find ways of serving our communities, raising money for the church and other charities and looking after God’s creation. Across the Benefice we offer a wide range of opportunities for fellowship, community outreach and environmental care.

If you would like to talk to someone either in person or on the phone about daily life or faith, please contact our Lay Pastoral Assistants, Carolyn on 01258 860049 or Ruth on 01258 860068.

If you find it difficult to get to church, you are very welcome to receive Holy Communion at home. Please contact the Rector if you would like to arrange this.

Each week you can receive a bulletin by email with details about the upcoming services, news and events. If you would like to receive this please email the Rector.

The Benefice has a facebook page @okefordbenefice for the latest news, updates and the Rector’s blog.

A “Worship at Home” sheet can be delivered weekly for those not online. Please contact the Rector if you know someone who would like to receive this.

Our churchyards are managed in a wildlife friendly way. If you would like to join a team please contact Judith for Shillingstone on 07484 737687, Simon for Child Okeford on 01258 860477 and Jeremy for Okeford Fitzpaine on 01258 860157.

The Benefice is signed up to the A Rocha Eco-Church movement and we have gained a bronze award so far. If you would like to support our environmental work please contact the Rector.

Please bring empty, clean and flattened crisp packets to the Shillingstone Church Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1.30 – 3.30 PM. These are sent to TerraCycle for recycling.

The Centre has 2 spaces for hire, The Powell Hall and the Reddaway Room with full kitchen facilities. Click here to book.

The Post Office is open at the centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1.30 – 3.30 PM.

There is a well stocked library for anyone to use, open during Post Office opening hours.

1st Saturday of each month at the Shillingstone Church Centre, 3rd Saturday of the month at Child Okeford Church, and at Okeford Fitzpaine why not enjoy the Mud Pie Cafe every Saturday at the Village hall. All from From 10.30 AM – 12 PM.

1st Friday of each month at Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall and Rev’s Roasts on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Shillingstone Church Centre.

Songs of Praise held quarterly at the Shillingstone Church Centre. An opportunity to sing some favourite hymns and enjoy a lovely afternoon tea. This is a dementia friendly service.