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Wimborne Minster and the Wimborne Villages - Active Christian congregations worshipping in historic buildings set at the heart of our communities.

Remembering His Royal Highness Prince Philip
10 JUNE 1921 - 9 APRIL 2021

With deep sorrow, we offer our prayers for Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family at this time.

There will be a service of Choral Evensong on Friday 16th April at 3.00 pm in Wimborne Minster with an Act of Thanksgiving for the life of HRH, The Price Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Bishop of Sherborne will be preaching. The service will also be shown on YouTube.

A limited number of spaces are available.    If you wish to attend this service 

These seats will be in the Side Aisles with television screens in operation. To book your space, please email parishoffice@wimborneminster.org.uk no later than 11.00am tomorrow, Friday 16th.

A Prayer on the death of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

We give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for his love for our country and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen

You can Submit a message to the Church of England online book of condolence for His Royal Highness Prince Philip below or on the Royal website

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For over 1300 years Wimborne Minster has been a living centre for pilgrimage, prayer, mission and worship. In 2015, we joined with the villages to the north of the town - Holt, Hinton Martell, Horton, Chalbury and Witchampton. As from 1st July 2020 the benefice will be known as Wimborne Minster and the Wimborne Villages. The church of St James’ Holt has been closed for worship and all the villages have come together into one parish to continue the worship and work of God, and together we extend a warm and inclusive welcome to all who come through our doors. In our buildings you will find history and some significant treasures, but more than anything, they are places where people have gathered and encountered something of God's love; places (to quote T S Eliot) "where prayer has been valid". We hope you will come and discover that truth for yourself.

Safeguarding

Wimborne Minster and the Wimborne Villages Benefice takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded [here]
If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Jane Davidson on 01202 848921 email safeguardingofficer@wimborneminster.org.uk
Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser through Safeguarding — Diocese of Salisbury (anglican.org) or safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org