Dorchester Abbey & Dorchester Team Worship

Notices

The Service of Thanksgiving for the late Dr Chisholm Ogg will be held on Wednesday 8th July at 2pm at Dorchester Abbey

The Funeral Service for the late William Charles Stafford will be held on Wednesday 8th July at 12 noon at St Paul’s Church, Culham

Admitting Children to Communion Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’ And he laid his hands on them and went on his way. (Matthew 19:14-15) The Gospels show us again and again that Jesus warmly welcomed children and valued them deeply. Over the coming months, I will be running preparation sessions for the Admission of Children to Communion. Rebecca Nye, a child psychologist, writes that children have ‘the spiritual advantage of an acutely sensitive capacity for non-verbal communication and insight’—and, in my own experience, presiding at the altar with children gathered at my elbows, as often happens in Stadhampton, is always a joy and a privilege. If this is something you would like to consider for your child or children, please do have a chat with me, or get in touch by email or phone: revemmafirth@gmail.com, 07498 762485.

Community Coffee Morning meets every Tuesday at Berinsfield Church Hall 10.30am-12pm. Open to everyone and will remain Dementia friendly.

Community Coffee Morning – In the Abbey Tuesdays 11.00am -12pm

Abbey Tots – Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.30am

Contact the Abbey Office If you are feeling fragile or alone at home, and would like to have a home visit or Communion at home, please contact Sandie or Sam at the Abbey office on 01865 340007.