Come and join us for our new services . Tuesday 27th October Benefice Morning Prayer at 9am

The Keyring is delayed this month as i have issues with my Photocopier hopefully i will be able to print next week

We are the Church of England in and around Shaftesbury in Dorset, serving the community and making Jesus known where we are. The church is about God, people and faith and we hope you will find a warm open welcome at all the churches in our team whether you are a visitor, a local or someone just looking for the deeper meaning of life.

You are very welcome.

Team Shaftesbury Benefice includes the following churches and church schools:

Shaftesbury (Secondary) School

St Peter's Church Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Primary School

St Mary's Church Motcombe

Motcombe Primary School

St James' Church, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Abbey Primary School

St John's Church, Enmore Green

St Mary the Virgin Church, Compton Abbas

St Thomas' Church, Melbury Abbas

St Margaret's Church, Margaret Marsh

St Luke's Church, West Orchard

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MEN’S BREAKFAST – ST.PETER’S CHURCH HALL

The breakfast offers an excellent opportunity for male members of the congregation and their friends to meet in a relaxed social environment, enjoying fellowship and discussion. We normally meet on the SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at 0845 in St Peter’s Church Hall . After around half an hour we move on to the Salt Cellar for breakfast:- there is no need to book in advance- just turn up! Further information from Roy Mitchell (tel 01747 858219) email roymitchell53@btinternet.com Next men’s breakfasts SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14^TH 2026 SATURDAY DECEMBER 12^TH 2026 SATURDAY JANUARY 12th 2027

Safeguarding

The Churches of the Shaftesbury Team Ministry take our responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and work in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times. You can view our safeguarding policy here and you can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding

If you have any safeguarding concerns or questions then you can contact any of the Team clergy. The Revd Donna Gibbs, Team Rector, can be contacted on 01747 229543 or by email to donna.donnagibbs.gibbs@gmail.com . Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 01722 438651 or by email to safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org .

Details of the Parish Safeguarding Officer for each parish are displayed in each church.

If your query is urgent or out of hours (5pm Friday to 10pm Sunday), please contact thirtyone:eight on 0303 0031111.

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm

For more information here is a link to the safeguarding section of the diocesan website