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Church Services
Visitors and friends will be welcome to
join us at worship in any of the four
churches in our Benefice. Services
follow the monthly pattern shown
below. This month’s services at Holy
Rood Church Buckland Newton appear
opposite.
The Service on the fifth Sunday (when this occurs)
rotates around the four churches. Full details of all
Buckland Newton services are posted at Buckland
Newton Church in the Porch and on the noticeboard
outside the church gate.
Safeguarding Policy
Our Parish 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 Officer (PSO). Our
Diocese’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 Val
Champion valchampion1052@outlook.com or the
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Jem Carter
jem.carter@salisbury.anglican.org. 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.
Services this month at Buckland Newton
The church is open every day from 9.30 am thru’ 5.30 pm for private
prayer.
Sunday 1st November. 9.45 am Matins. Everyone welcome,
refreshments will be served after the service.
Sunday 8th November, Remembrance Sunday. 10.45 am
Remembrance Service; gather at the War memorial at 10.45 am.
Followed at 11.00 am by Holy Communion. Everyone welcome.
Sunday 15th November. 4.00 pm All-Age Service. Everyone welcome,
regardless of age!
Sunday 29th November. No service at Buckland Newton but
Benefice Service at Cerne Abbas Church at 11.15 am.
With the new heating system the church has a more welcoming
atmosphere and seems therefore, easier to clean, and we are trying a
new approach of a group clean every few months. In between the BIG
CLEAN there is a fortnightly rota to ensure everything stays in order.
We would welcome any new recruits, as ’Many hands make light work’. If
like me you find housework irksome and a chore I can assure you that it’s
much more rewarding and enjoyable to work in a group, taking just one
area in which to concentrate one’s efforts. And as if a gleaming brass isn’t
enough of a reward there’s a slice of Liz’ delicious sponge to accompany
a well earned cuppa with a chat to round off the afternoon.
Please join us....and thanks for reading this far! Jan Burnett 348627 or
greystonebn@yahoo.co.uk
Events Group: New members would be most welcome to join this group
which exists to promote fund raising events for Buckland Newton Church.
Contact Jon Sulkin 07971 277 584.
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in the heart of rural Dorset
Buckland Newton (Holy Rood)
Week 1:
9.45 am Morning Prayer or Matins
Week 2:
9.45 am Holy Communion (modern language)
Week 3:
4.00 pm All Age Service; An informal, 30-minute
service, all ages made very welcome, and invited to stay
and share in refreshments after the service.
Week 4:
9.45 am Holy Communion (modern language)
The Service on the fifth Sunday (when this occurs) rotates
around the four churches in the Benefice.
Cerne Abbas (St. Mary)
Week 1:
11.00 am Holy Communion (Common Worship)
6.30 pm Evening Prayer (Book of Common Prayer)
Week 2:
8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
11.00 am Matins (Book of Common Prayer)
Week 3:
9.30 am Family Communion
6.00 pm Evening Praise / Evensong
Week 4:
11.00 am Holy Communion (Common Worship)
The Service on the fifth Sunday (when this occurs) rotates
around the four churches.
Holy Communion or Morning Prayer every Thursday at 10.00
am.
Godmanstone
Week 1:
9.30 am Family Service
Week 2:
9.30 am Holy Communion (Common Worship)
Week 4:
9.30 am Matins (Book of Common Prayer)
The Service on the fifth Sunday (when this occurs) rotates
around the four churches.
Minterne Magna
Week 1:
9.30 am Matins (Book of Common Prayer)
Week 3:
9.30 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
The Service on the fifth Sunday (when this occurs) rotates
around the four churches.
Morning Prayer every Wednesday at 9.00 am
in the heart of rural Dorset