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News & Events: Events @ UCD
The United Church Dorchester has traditionally hosted many events for the church, supported charities and the local community - please see below for information about events in the near future. For all Church Services, please see the Services Diary Please also see the Church News sheet for other advertised events
Saturday 7th February, 10.00am – 12.00 noon: World Day of Prayer Coffee Morning In support of the 2026 World Day of Prayer (with services taking place around the world on 6 March), there will be a Coffee Morning on Saturday 7 February at UCD to raise funds which can support the projects of health, education, mission and other charities to which the World Day of Prayer movement give grants. Come and join us for refreshments (just £2), and to buy from the many stalls that will be there. You may also be interested in the local World Day of Prayer service taking place on Friday 6 March at 10.30am in the United Church, Dorchester.
Wednesdays 18th February – 1st April, 12 noon – 1.30pm: Lent Lunches This year Ash Wednesday will be the 18th February, and we shall serve Lent lunches for seven weeks from then until Easter. Every Wednesday from 12 noon until 1.30pm, Sue Gannaway and her team of helpers will serve a variety of salads and a delicious selection of desserts, all accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee. The lunches will be served in the hall immediately after the Coffee Morning. Why not come along and enjoy a lovely meal in good company? The charge is £8, with all profits going to Christian Aid and Action for Children.
Saturday 14th March, 10.00am – 12.00 noon: Dorchester Poverty Action Coffee Morning Dorchester Poverty Action will be running this coffee morning in the church hall to raise much-needed funds: there will be free refreshments, and stalls with cakes, books, gifts and a raffle.
Fridays, 9.00am – 12.00 noon: Dorchester Country Market Dorchester Country Market is now takes place every Friday morning from 9am until 12noon in the Main Hall at United Church Dorchester – please enter via the Charles Street Entrance at the rear of the building, opposite the Library. Do come along for home made baked goods, preserves, plants and a huge range of crafts – all sold by the makers and producers at our local market.
