We are the Church of England in and around Shaftesbury in Dorset, serving the community and serving Jesus where we are. The church is about people and faith and we know 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're welcome.
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10pm St Thomas, Melbury Abbas
11.15pm St Peter's, Shaftesbury
11.30pm St Mary's, Motcombe
11.30pm St James, Shaftesbury
Listen at cofe.io/HarkTheHeraldAngelsSing.
To hear our full Advent playlist, visit cofe.io/FTS19Playlist.
2:30 & 4pm, St Peter's Church, High St, Shaftesbury.
All welcome, children's costumes provided.
Recent News
Pewsheets, Keyring & Prayer Leaflet – 26th January
Pew Sheets across the Team – 19th January
Pew Sheets across the Team – 12th January
Pew Sheets across the Team – 5th January
Pew Sheets across the Team – 22nd December (plus the January Prayer leaflet!)
Christmas
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 Helen Dawes, Team Rector, can be contacted on 01747 850589 or by email to helen@ShaftesburyCofE.org.uk and all the clergy contact details are here. Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 07500 664800 or by email to heather.bland@salisbury.anglican.org You can also find useful contact information at www.salisbury.anglican.org/parishes/safeguarding