News & events in the Winterbournes

Church Services during February

Sunday 2nd February: Presentation in the Temple (Candlemass)
11am St Martin, Martinstown- Holy Communion
3pm    St Mary, Winterbourne Abbas-Messy Christingle Service

Sunday 9th February 4 before Lent
9.30am St Thomas, Compton Valence-Holy Communion
11am St Martin, Martinstown-Holy Communion

Sunday 16th February 3 before Lent
10am St Mary, Winterbourne Abbas-Worship Together
11am St Martin, Martinstown- Morning Prayer
Sunday 23rd February 2 before Lent
11am St Martin, Martinstown- Holy Communion

SAVE THE DATES:
There’s lots going on in the churches during Lent!
Don’t miss out and put these dates in your diaries!
Here's the leaflet

Ash Wednesday 5th March
Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes
9.30am at St Martin’s Church, Martinstown
Begin your Lenten journey with an act of repentance
and a commitment to follow Jesus

Through the week in Lent

Tuesday Holy Communion with Reflections
9.30am St Martins Church, Martinstown
Wednesday Meditations on the Cross
5pm St Martins Church, Martinstown
A devotional reflection on Jesus’ journey to the Cross

LENT LUNCHES: The beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, heralds the start of this year’s Lent Lunches!
Come along on Fridays 14, 21 and 28 March and 11 April, to enjoy a Lent lunch consisting of homemade soup and bread followed by a cup of tea or coffee. The lunches will be held in the Village Hall at 12.30pm. The cost will again be a minimum of £5.00 and the proceeds, after the deduction of expenses, will be donated to the Weymouth Food Bank. Last year we raised £500 – can we do better in 2025? This is an opportunity for members of our community to come together, jointly to offer support to those less fortunate than ourselves. While we share a simple lunch on one day we can provide the means for families to have a meal who may otherwise go hungry.
Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book. However, if you intend to join us as a large party, please let us know.Contact Cathie (889244) or Nigel (889910)


LENT COURSE- PILGRIM COURSE: THE LORD'S PRAYER
How do Christians know and worship God? This Pilgrim Course from the Church of England uses one of the greatest Christian treasures, The Lord's Prayer, to explore prayer and reveal more about what God is like.
Tuesdays 4th March-8th April, 3.30pm
at The Rectory, Martinstown
Please contact Rev Teresa (01305 549242- revteresa@outlook.com) to sign up

FOR YOUR PRAYERS: Among those in special need: Alice, Allen Knott as he begins a new chapter in his ministry
Remember those who have died recently- Colin Batson
And those whose Year's Mind falls this month: Nigel Singleton, John Williams, Philip Trent, Sonia Braidwood
If you would like a prayer request included please contact Rev Teresa (revteresa@outlook.com 01305 549242)

COMPTON VALENCE SNOWDROPS

Sat 1st Feb – Sun 9th Feb

Come and walk/drive through our beautiful village and see the stunning white drifts of snowdrops.

             The village hall is just below the church

OPEN (WEATHER PERMITTING)11.00am-3.30pm

To book please ring or email so that we can cater accordingly

TESSA RUSSELL – Tel ; 01308482227 mob;07818037184

                               email ; tessa@cvfarms.co.uk

Pre booked guests will take priority as the hall is small.

          In bad/icy weather we may not be open

Please be considerate of our village/verges etc when parking
Or ring us to discuss your needs so that we can advise you where to go.

We very much look forward to seeing you

LENT Lunch

Messy Christingle Poster
The Rectory Community Garden F

Hello and welcome to our churches. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit one of the churches in our benefice.

Where and When

Whichever church you visit, you'll receive a warm welcome. We're delighted to see you and make you feel at home. Most of our services are on a Sunday, but there are quite a few across the week.

Our Services

The types of services differ across our churches, and we'd like to find one that suits you. First, have a look at the Church Calendar to see what's going on and, second, if you have any questions, contact the church or fill out the form below. We're really happy to help.

What about my kids?

Children are always welcome but it's best to check with the individual church to see if there is a specific activity for them

Children

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Rev. Keith Magee
Keith is our Team Rector. #

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home in our churches.