Search

Type your text, and hit enter to search:

St Mary the Virgin, Dorchester

 

 

St Mary’s is a vibrant and lively worshipping community of Christians: we value individuals, we seek to nurture Christian discipleship and we enjoy our common life together.

The worshipping community at St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester welcomes you as a valued member of our community. The main services on Sunday are at 9.45am (a Sung Community Eucharist with choir, servers and incense!) and, on the first Sunday of the month, 8.00am (a quiet and reflective Said Eucharist). We welcome children and young people at our services and encourage them to get involved in church life through serving and becoming members of our choir. We have a children’s church space where our young people can meet. There is a selection of books, drawing material and toys. There is Morning Prayer at 9am on a Tuesday, followed by a Said Eucharist at 9.30am. These services all use Common Worship resources. St Mary’s Church hosts the Team’s Taize Service and Healing Eucharist, while a Contemplative Prayer Group adds further to our spiritual development, meeting on Wednesday evenings.

The ministry of hospitality is an important aspect of our church life. Quizzes, lunches and social activities reflect a full pattern of important moments in the Church’s year. The well appointed Church Hall and Gardens off Alexandra Road provides a great venue for these activities; while ample car parking makes access easy.

We have a beautiful church, which is well maintained, it is a quiet place of spiritual peace: we welcome you.

Screenshot 2026-10-26 at 10.42

jimmy-holden
Contact: Rev. Jimmy Holden. 
Telephone: 01305 266502
Address: revjimmyholden@gmail.com
Note: Working Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-Dorchester-672844449522662

Email: dorchesterstmarys@gmail.com
Nearest postcode: DT1 2HL


Safeguarding. Dorchester and the Winterbournes Team Ministry takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously. Representative:  Peter Vojak 01305 265 994

Who's Who

Churchwardens:  Steve Wibley 07854 475719. stephenmwb@yahoo.com
Verger:  Cynthia Fry 01305 573 076 
Director of Music: Kris Emmett
Hall Bookings:  John Williams bookstmarys@live.co.uk

There are no upcoming events in this month.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26th October
Wednesday 28th October
Thursday 29th October
Friday 30th October
Saturday 31st October
Monday 2nd November
Wednesday 4th November
Thursday 5th November
Friday 6th November
Saturday 7th November
Monday 9th November
Wednesday 11th November
Thursday 12th November
Friday 13th November
Saturday 14th November
Monday 16th November
Wednesday 18th November
Thursday 19th November
Friday 20th November
Saturday 21st November
Monday 23rd November
Wednesday 25th November
Thursday 26th November
Friday 27th November
Saturday 28th November
Monday 30th November
Wednesday 2nd December
Thursday 3rd December
Friday 4th December
Saturday 5th December
Glenys
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.

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.

  • Dragons Sunday School runs every Sunday at St George’s Church from 10.30 - 11.30.
  • Tea, Toast and Toddlers our weekly toddler group meets at St George’s Hall from 9.30 - 12.00 on Monday Morning.
  • Forest Praise meets on the last Saturday in the Month 10.30 - 12.00 at St George’s Hall. All are welcome.


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 

keith-magee 0-2    
Rev. Keith Magee    
Keith is our Team Rector. #    
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home in our churches.