WelcomeVisitor Information
Wimborne Minster and the Wimborne Villages - Active Christian congregations worshipping in historic buildings set at the heart of our communities.
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] or you can read the Church of England Safeguarding handbook
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
Highlights
Harvest Praise
With Noel Tredinnick
Sat 17 September 2022
Noel Tredinnick has been in Wimborne recently to plan the weekend and it looks very exciting. He has chosen a wide range of music for us to learn and then sing at the evening event. Some of you may remember Prom Praise at Poole Lighthouse in 2016 – this event will be a scaled down version!
We hope you will be able to join in. Booking form is attached
Please spread the word so that we will have a good sized choir to go with the orchestra – there are flyers in the Minster porch and there will be posters for the evening event
WIMBORNE MINSTER FLOWER FESTIVAL
Friday 2nd to Monday 5th September 2022
ACCESSIBILITY OF SERVICES
Many services are broadcast live on both Zoom and YouTube. (There are many recordings available). For information on Minster and Village services and how the services can be joined click on these links.
Church of England Daily Prayer
Friends of Wimborne Minster Events Update
The Minster Environmental Group has published an Environmental Policy which has been adopted by the PCC.
Forthcoming Events
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Next Sunday
14th AUGUST 2022 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY | |
8.00am | Holy Communion \(BCP\ |
9.30am | Parish Eucharist |
11.00am | Minster Praise |
6.30pm | Evensong said with hymns |
Village Services
Sunday 14th August | |
9.15am | Parish Communion at St Stephens Kingston Lacy |
10.30am | Parish Communion at Hinton Martell Church |