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Next 10 events

Fri3

3 April 2026 at 09:30

Good Friday service

Venue: St Peter’s

Short service at St. Peter’s, then walk along South Street to the War Memorial, or, if raining, the United Church.

Organised by Churches Together in Dorchester.

Sun5

5 April 2026 at 06:00

Easter sunrise service

Venue: Maumbury Rings

Led by Reverend Keith Magee.

Organised by Churches Together in Dorchester.

Sun5

5 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun12

12 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun12

12 April 2026 at 11:50 – 12:30

Meeting with Kathryn Brooks from the Othona Community

Venue: The meeting house

(Timings approximate)

We have been approached by the Othona Community about a possible exciting project with them concerning Marion Dunlop House, the Christian Meditation organisation in Prince of Wales Road. 

Kathryn Brooks from the Othona Community is coming to speak to us about this during coffee after Meeting for Worship on Sunday 12th April. Please do come if you can as we shall be considering this as a Meeting.

Wed15

15 April 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sat18

18 April 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Light a Candle for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A time for reflection and prayer, organised by Churches Together

Sun19

19 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun19

19 April 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions

Venue: The Meeting House

'Our Testimonies (Simplicity, Peace, Truth, Equality) and what they mean for living a “Quaker life”'

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Thu23

23 April 2026 at 18:00 – 19:30 Learning

Book group

Venue: Meeting House

Starting Ben Pink Dandelion's Open to Transformation

Fri24

24 April 2026Social events

Area Meeting Othona residential: ‘Deepening our sense of community’

To whet your appetites again this year:- do you feel ready for some replenishment physically, emotionally and spiritually? And, in a beautiful setting by the sea, to have time to enjoy being together with a mixture of serious and fun activities, space and quiet?

Our theme this year is about Deepening Our Sense of Community ... worshipping together, looking at our gifts, dealing with difference, peace-making, having fun and time together.

Some accommodation is available onsite, with local Friends providing further beds if necessary. All meals are included. Friends will be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the weekend (we have been given very good rates by Othona). Area Meeting will subsidise attendance for those who cannot afford the £180 residential and £100 non-residential. Please do not worry about being prevented from coming because of the cost.

We’ll have space for 24-26 participants, so please email Chris Lord on admin@dorsetandswiltsquakers.org.uk to reserve a place if you would like to come, stating whether you want to be residential (single or shared room or residential).

Sat25

25 April 2026Social events

Area Meeting Othona residential: ‘Deepening our sense of community’

To whet your appetites again this year:- do you feel ready for some replenishment physically, emotionally and spiritually? And, in a beautiful setting by the sea, to have time to enjoy being together with a mixture of serious and fun activities, space and quiet?

Our theme this year is about Deepening Our Sense of Community ... worshipping together, looking at our gifts, dealing with difference, peace-making, having fun and time together.

Some accommodation is available onsite, with local Friends providing further beds if necessary. All meals are included. Friends will be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the weekend (we have been given very good rates by Othona). Area Meeting will subsidise attendance for those who cannot afford the £180 residential and £100 non-residential. Please do not worry about being prevented from coming because of the cost.

We’ll have space for 24-26 participants, so please email Chris Lord on admin@dorsetandswiltsquakers.org.uk to reserve a place if you would like to come, stating whether you want to be residential (single or shared room or residential).

Sat25

25 April 2026 at 12:00 – 13:15

Peacemaking in the Gospel and in our Time

Venue: St Mary's Rectory, Edward Road, Dorchester

Mr Ian Schofield, a serving officer in our local Police Service, will lead a discussion on how they maintain the peace in our locality and how we might help with this.

Sun26

26 April 2026Social events

Area Meeting Othona residential: ‘Deepening our sense of community’

To whet your appetites again this year:- do you feel ready for some replenishment physically, emotionally and spiritually? And, in a beautiful setting by the sea, to have time to enjoy being together with a mixture of serious and fun activities, space and quiet?

Our theme this year is about Deepening Our Sense of Community ... worshipping together, looking at our gifts, dealing with difference, peace-making, having fun and time together.

Some accommodation is available onsite, with local Friends providing further beds if necessary. All meals are included. Friends will be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the weekend (we have been given very good rates by Othona). Area Meeting will subsidise attendance for those who cannot afford the £180 residential and £100 non-residential. Please do not worry about being prevented from coming because of the cost.

We’ll have space for 24-26 participants, so please email Chris Lord on admin@dorsetandswiltsquakers.org.uk to reserve a place if you would like to come, stating whether you want to be residential (single or shared room or residential).

Sun26

26 April 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun3

3 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun10

10 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun10

10 May 2026 at 16:00

Christian Aid Week Ecumenical Service

Venue: St George's Fordington

Guest Speaker: Charlotte Scott (National Church Relations Christian Aid)

Organised by Churches Together.

Tue12

12 May 2026 at 19:00 – 20:00

Life, death & everything in between

Venue: Online

(Organised by Quaker Social Action, to which the meeting has made a donation.)

Join funeral experts, Evie King and Sophie Clarke, hosted by Delberth Hemley for a lively and honest conversation about their day-to-day work, offering a fascinating, behind-the-scenes insight into their roles and experiences - and the realities of working in their field.

Hear about their work, ask questions in a live Q&A, and hear some awesome stories from behind the scenes.

This is a conversation about death that you'll actually want to hear!

Don’t miss out on this fun and relaxed event full of humour, humanity and practical wisdom.

Reserve your free spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-dead-good-day-jobs-tickets-1985898983318?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Sat16

16 May 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Light a Candle for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A time for reflection and prayer, organised by Churches Together

Sun17

17 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun17

17 May 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions

Venue: The Meeting House

'Meeting for Worship: Silence and Ministry.

Traditional understanding and our own experience.'

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Wed20

20 May 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sat23

23 May 2026 at 14:00 Social events

Linda's wedding

Venue: The Meeting House

(Our former warden) We'll watch the wedding online in the Meeting House, and then maybe have tea afterwards. Those present will subsequently be able to sign the wedding register.

Sat23

23 May 2026 at 14:30

Hearing the Gospel

Venue: St. Mary's Church, Edward Road

An invitation to listen to the Gospel as you sit comfortably with plenty of tea and coffee!
This is not a Service, just a simple reading and all are very welcome!

Organised by Churches Together.

Sun24

24 May 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun24

24 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun31

31 May 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun31

31 May 2026 at 12:00 Meetings for Business

Local Business Meeting

Venue: The Meeting House and online

To discuss Marion Dunlop House.

Thu4

4 June 2026 at 18:30

The People's Emergency Briefing

Venue: Corn Exchange

The Chris Packham film on the government report. Organised by the Climate Action Network.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dorsetaction/2186149

Fri5

5 June 2026 at 16:55 – 20:00 Social events

'Fun & Food for Friends at Five Fifty-Five'

Venue: The Meeting House

A quarterly social time together.

Sun7

7 June 2026

Community Farm volunteer day

Venue: Poundbury Community Farm

Check with Marigold for times.

Sun7

7 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sat13

13 June 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Light a Candle for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A time for reflection and prayer, organised by Churches Together

Sun14

14 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun14

14 June 2026 at 12:15 – 13:15 Learning

Woodbrooke Sunday Session: Quaker Ministry

Venue: Meeting House

A session for local meetings on this topic hosted by Woodbrooke.

Faciliated by our Elders.

Wed17

17 June 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sat20

20 June 2026 at 10:00

Litter pick

Venue: Dorford Baptist Church

Organised by the Churches Ecology Group.

Sun21

21 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun21

21 June 2026 at 12:00 Meetings for Business

Local meeting for business

Venue: The Meeting House and online

A regular business meeting.

Sun28

28 June 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun28

28 June 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Mon29

29 June 2026 at 19:30

Week of Prayer (The Storehouse Church)

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Tue30

30 June 2026 at 08:30

Week of Prayer (St Mary's)

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Wed1

1 July 2026

Week of Prayer (St George's) (morning, time tbc)

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Thu2

2 July 2026 at 12:00

Week of Prayer (St Peter's)

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Fri3

3 July 2026 at 12:00

Week of Prayer (Holy Trinity)

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Sat4

4 July 2026

Week of Prayer breakfast (Salvation Army)

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Sun5

5 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun5

5 July 2026 at 18:30

Week of Prayer (St George's) (Pizza, Prayer and Praise)

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Sun12

12 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Wed15

15 July 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun19

19 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun19

19 July 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Quakerism: Learning and Sharing Discussions

Venue: The Meeting House

To be decided by the group

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/3hk28p

Sat25

25 July 2026 at 09:30

Ecumenical day pilgrimage

Venue: Bandstand in Borough Gardens

John Burns from St Mary's Church is organising this ecumenical day pilgrimage. The walk will be for 11.5 miles.

Sun26

26 July 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun26

26 July 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun2

2 August 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun9

9 August 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun16

16 August 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Wed19

19 August 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun23

23 August 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun23

23 August 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun30

30 August 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship