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. For Villages' Safeguarding see individual Churches' pages.
If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, 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
Safeguarding Officer Jane Davidson Safeguarding Officer Diedre Ashton
Highlights
EASTER SERVICES
SUNG COMPLINE
Mon 25th, Tue 26th &
WED 27th March 8.00pm
HOLY COMMUNION
Wed 27th March 11.00am
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Thu 28th March 7.00pm
GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATION
Fri 29th March 12.00pm
SOLEMN LITURGY
Fri 29th March 2.00pm
EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Vigil 6am
Holy Communion 8.00am
Parish Eucharist 9.30am
Minster Praise 11.15am
Choral Evensong 6.30pm
MONDAY
Celebratory Full Bell Peal 10.00am
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.
Giving | |
"Parish Giving Scheme" "Standing Order" "Make a One Off Donation" Or use the QR code |
Forthcoming Events
Next Sunday
24th March 2024 | |
8.00am | Holy Communion (BCP) |
9.30am | Parish Eucharist |
11.15am | Minster Praise with |
6.30pm | Choral Evensong |
Village Services
Sunday 24th March | |
9.15am | Family Service at Kingston Lacy with donkeys!!! |
10.30am | Holy Communion at Chalbury |
8.30am Morning Prayers at Hinton Martell Church Every Wednesday and Friday. All are welcome. |