United Church Dorchester

Worship and Faith: Diary of church Services

The Diary of church services shows all the upcoming services at United Church Dorchester.

Click on any date showing a service, and full information will pop up.

Events in December 2023

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
November 26, 2023(1 event)

Morning worship


November 26, 2023

Preacher: Chris Warren (Local Preacher)

Additional Information:

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

 

November 27, 2023
November 28, 2023
November 29, 2023(1 event)

Market Day Service


November 29, 2023

Preacher: Rev John Walker

Please note the start time for the Market Day Services: they will continue to start at 10.45 to fit in with the local bus service.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

November 30, 2023
December 1, 2023
December 2, 2023
December 3, 2023(2 events)

Morning worship with Holy Communion


December 3, 2023

Preacher: Rev Gwyneth Owen (please see the updated guidance sheet for details of how Communion will be served in the light of Covid)

Additional Information:

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

 

Afternoon Tea and Advent Carols


December 3, 2023

Afternoon Tea and Advent Carols

Our ‘Tea-pot' services are monthly, informal alternatives to our Evening services. Please arrive in the Church Hall from 3.30pm onwards ready for a formal start at 4pm.

There will be tables of six, and we will serve afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes and tea. At about a quarter to five, we shall give out hymn books and sing some favourite Advent Carols.  Between carols there will be a bible reading and perhaps a short talk about it, and later a time of prayer, and we will finish with the Grace at about 5.30pm.

Do come along and enjoy a time of relaxed fellowship and worship!

December 4, 2023
December 5, 2023
December 6, 2023(1 event)

Market Day Service


December 6, 2023

Preacher: Rev Neil Riches

Please note the start time for the Market Day Services: they will continue to start at 10.45 to fit in with the local bus service.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

December 7, 2023
December 8, 2023
December 9, 2023
December 10, 2023(1 event)

Morning worship


December 10, 2023

Preacher: Rev David Cuckson

Additional Information:

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

 

December 11, 2023
December 12, 2023
December 13, 2023(1 event)

Market Day Service


December 13, 2023

Preacher: Mr Tony Boyden (Local Preacher)

Please note the start time for the Market Day Services: they will continue to start at 10.45 to fit in with the local bus service.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

December 14, 2023
December 15, 2023
December 16, 2023
December 17, 2023(2 events)

Morning worship


December 17, 2023

Preacher: Rev Jane Wilson

Additional Information:

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

 

Carol Service


December 17, 2023

Preacher: Rev. Gwyneth Owen

This evening's service is our annual Carol Service - traditional readings, carols and reflections on the Christmas story.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

December 18, 2023
December 19, 2023
December 20, 2023(1 event)

Market Day Service


December 20, 2023

Preacher: Rev Brenda Stephenson

Please note the start time for the Market Day Services: they will continue to start at 10.45 to fit in with the local bus service.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

December 21, 2023
December 22, 2023
December 23, 2023
December 24, 2023(1 event)

Morning worship


December 24, 2023

Preacher: Rev Steph Jenner

Additional Information:

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

 

December 25, 2023(1 event)

Morning service for Christmas Day


December 25, 2023

Preacher: Rev John Yarrien    

Additional Information: Christmas Day Morning Service. This is a 45 minute service, and a wonderful way to celebrate the good news of Christmas Day.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

December 26, 2023
December 27, 2023(1 event)

Market Day Service


December 27, 2023

Preacher: Mr Chris Warren (Local Preacher)

Please note the start time for the Market Day Services: they will continue to start at 10.45 to fit in with the local bus service.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

December 28, 2023
December 29, 2023
December 30, 2023
December 31, 2023(1 event)

Morning worship


December 31, 2023

Preacher: Local Arrangement (Worship Committee)

Additional Information:

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

 

January 1, 2024
January 2, 2024
January 3, 2024(1 event)

Market Day Service


January 3, 2024

Preacher: Rev Brenda Stephenson

Please note the start time for the Market Day Services: they will continue to start at 10.45 to fit in with the local bus service.

Our services now take place without specific Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the wearing of masks around the building, or during services, remains a matter of personal choice; and hand gel will be available for 'self-service' use by those who so wish.

Do join us in the church hall for refreshments after the service.

January 4, 2024
January 5, 2024
January 6, 2024