United Church Dorchester

We are a Christian Community seeking to be a Beacon of God's Light and Love for All

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Read here about some of the most important issues and developments within the United Church and beyond. 

You can read elsewhere about Events taking place at UCD.

You may also want to read the weekly notices, monthly news sheets and annual reports.

UCD’s Action for Children group has updated their fund-raising successes so far this year: over £2,000 has been raised!   

Huge thanks to everyone involved in the events, and to all those who have contributed financially.


The Dorset Historic Churches Ride & Stride will take place this year on Saturday 13th September. The event takes place between 10.00am and 6.00pm, and participants can visit as many or as few churches and chapels as they wish.  

If you are interested in taking part through ​the United Church Dorchester, please contact Shawn Board via the UCD Contact form  for further information. Half the money raised through sponsorship will be returned to participants' own church.   

It is now some time since Traidcraft went into administration. However, a limited number of their own brand products have been re-launched by Transform Trade, including tea bags, greetings cards and toilet rolls. 

The United Church remains committed to Fair Trade. We have recently been awarded our Fairtrade Place of Worship certificate and we continue to use Fair Trade tea and coffee at church events. The Church shop stocks many Fair Trade items, including Divine chocolate, cocoa, coffee, peanut butter, honey, Fair Trade cards and gifts from Shared Earth.

Thank you for your support.