St Andrew, West Stafford

 
St Andrew’s is a small, friendly and welcoming village church with those attending coming not only from West Stafford but from Dorchester and the surrounding area. The varied pattern of worship includes communion services as well as Matins. The pattern of services may be changed for festivals, when the service is usually Parish Communion.

MORNING PRAYER
Every Tuesday at 9.30am - all welcome.

PRIVATE PRAYER & REFLECTION
The church is open every day from 10am to 4pm.

HOME COMMUNION
If you would like to receive Holy Communion at home then please contact the vicar - details below.   Gluten free wafers are available.

October Services
Refreshments afterwards
4th   - 10.30am Morning Prayer 
11th  -  4pm Harvest Thanksgiving Service
18th   - 10.30am Matins
25th   - 4pm Evensong
Thank You to all those who came along to the Churchyard Working Party to help with the Autumn gardening work.




Candlelight Concert with Nina Garcia (violinist & singer) in St Andrew’s Church

 This is a fundraising event for Julia’s House with some of the proceeds being donated to our church
 DATE: Saturday 10th October
 TIME: 6pm to 8pm
 PRICE: £15pp to include a glass of wine/soft drink
 TICKETS: contact sian_edwards@btconnect.com/07703774375 or Jacquie.walton@outlook.com/07968633834


REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Sunday 8th November - gathering at 10.30am outside the village hall (indoors if wet), for a prompt start at 10.45am  Complimentary refreshments afterwards in the hall.  
Coffee & Chat - Saturday 17th October from 10am to noon. All welcome.



Riders & Striders - 23 folk visited our church. A Thank You to our Stewards who offered a warm welcome & refreshments.  The amount raised has yet to be confirmed. 


Church Contacts
Vicar - Revd Cora Yarrien 01305 262421 revd.cora.yarrien@gmail.com
Secretary - Janet Ranger-Dennis 07752 634773 janet.ranger@yahoo.co.uk 
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The church plays an active part in the local community, taking part in village events. Social events include coffee mornings, cream teas and Harvest thanksgiving. There are also regular get-togethers to tidy up the churchyard.

There is a ramp so the church is accessible for those in wheelchairs but the only parking is in nearby residential roads. The church is on the main road through the village set in a beautiful churchyard with a seat on the south side.
Unfortunately, we do not have toilet facilities.

SAFEGUARDING

We are committed to ensuring that the parish of Dorchester & the Winterbornes provides a safe environment for everyone, especially children and young people who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer Revd. Keith Magee.

Alternatively you can contact the Salisbury Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers Suzy Futcher or Jem Carter. The Salisbury Safeguarding team can be contacted on safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org to speak to a caseworker or one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor regarding safeguarding concerns or ongoing cases you can call 01722 438651 and press option 3. 

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Nearest postcode: DT2 8AB

Coffee and Chat
A monthly social event in Church on a Saturday each month from 10-12noon. All are welcome to pop in or stay all morning. See What's on page for details 

Who's Who

Team Vicar: Cora Yarrien: 01305 262421