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.

September Services
 6th    10.30am     Morning Prayer
13th    9am            Holy Communion
20th    6.30pm      Holy Communion
27th    6.30pm      Evensong

Churchyard Working Party
Please come along on Saturday 5th September at 10am to help with the Autumn gardening work. Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own tools. 

Coffee & Chat - Saturday 12th September from 10am to noon. All welcome - “Riders & Striders” will be passing through!

Ride & Stride 2026
If you like cycling, horse riding or walking, Dorset Historic Churches Trust’s Ride & Stride may be for you.  This annual sponsored event encourages people to visit as many local churches as they can in one day (Saturday 12th September).  Money raised is divided between Dorset Historic Churches Trust and the individual’s chosen church.  If you would like to take part on behalf of St. Andrew’s more details are available from Kaye on 01305 268641 or kaye.kerridge@gmail.com

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. 

https://www.facebook.com/churchweststafford
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