Across the Dorchester Team, small midweek Life Groups meet in people’s homes to explore faith, read the Bible, worship, and pray together. They are lay‑led, friendly, and supportive—some even began as Lent courses that continued because they were so appreciated. These groups offer companionship and a meaningful way to grow deeper in faith.

We currently have groups in Dorchester, Berinsfield, Drayton St Leonard, and the Baldons. You’re welcome to join any group, regardless of which village you live in. Meetings take place weekly, fortnightly, or monthly – and at the moment we have groups who gather on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday evenings. From September, the Dorchester groups will study the New Testament letter to the Romans, and we hope to start a new daytime group in Berinsfield on Thursdays for six weeks from October.

Everyone is welcome. If you’d like to join a group or find out more, please speak to one of our clergy or email admin@dorchester-abbey.org.uk and we’ll help you find a good fit.