MAKING JESUS KNOWN
Events & Activities
One parish, six churches
Unveiling the Diversity of the Parish of Bridport
The Parish of Bridport team host regular events, activities and church groups to suit all interests. Whether you are seeking to be part of a community, learn a new skill, meet new people, or require support. There is something for everyone. The events take place across all six of our Bridport churches.
"Jesus said, I came that they may have life and have it in all its fullness." John 10 v10

Bellringing
Come and join our bellringing group, learn a new skill and keep the bells ringing!
Location: St Mary's Bridport
7.30pm - 9.00pm, Thursdays
Contact: Bob Hardwick
Location: Holy Trinity, Bradpole
7.30pm - 9pm every Tuesday
Contact: Wendy Carnell

Churchyard Gardening
Join our informal group of friendly, enthusiastic gardeners to care for and improve the churchyard. Tuesday afternoons.
Location: St Mary's, Bridport
Email contact for times
Contact: Jane Trower

Contemplative Church
Hear the voice of God in your hearts by opening up your soul to God in silence.
Location: St Swithun's Hall, Bridport
4.00pm, every 1st Sunday of the month
Contact: Dan Shackell

Food bank
Support for anyone in the Bridport area in need of food, household supplies, advice, and support.
Location: St Mary's Church, Bridport
Email contact for times
Contact: Sonia Maynard

Bereavement Support
The bereavement group is here to provide help and support for those who have lost a loved one.
Location: Greenfields, Bridport Hospital
2.30pm - 4.00pm, every 4th Monday of the month
Contact: Diana Wright

Community Fridge & Glut Stall
Both stalls distribute surplus produce from people’s allotments, gardens and local stores. We can arrange for delivery or collection. This service is accessible to everyone.
Location: St Swithun's,
Before 9.30 am, Thursdays
Contact: Peter Wilson

Eco Church
All of our six churches are now following the scheme run by A Rocha UK for churches to demonstrate the Gospel is good news for God's earth.
Location: St Mary's, Bridport
for general meetings
Contact: Janet Webster

Mothers' Union
A Christian organisation offering support to families in need. Two small Prayer & Fellowship groups meet in the parish.
Location: Private Residence
Email contact for times
Contact: Michele Craddock
cw@parishofbridport

Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina
Sitting quietly in the presence of God and reflecting on his word through an ancient practice called Lectio Divina
St Swithun's
Alternate Wednesdays

Compline Services
Compline Services are services of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. We use the liturgy in the Book of Common Worship.
Location: Online Only - 10mins
8.00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Contact: Nigel Green

Faith, Fellowship & Home Groups
Walk this Way - a new Bible study group starting on 8 Sept.
Location: St Mary's Bridport
Mondays 10am - 11.30am
Contact: Peter Wright

Occasional Coffee Mornings
Join us for tea/coffee, homemade cake and a chat within our historic church.
Location: St Mary's Bridport
10.30am - 12 noon
Contact: Diana Wright
Saturdays:
16 August
20 Sept.
