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  • Next 10 events
  • May 2026
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  • Learning
  • Organised by local partners
  • Quaker worship
  • Meetings for Business
  • Social events

Next 10 events

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 Organised by local partners

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 Organised by local partners

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 Organised by local partners

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 Organised by local partners

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 Organised by local partners

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': poetry night!

Venue: The Meeting House

A quarterly social time together.

Bring along a poem or two (no more, and not too long!) to share. They can be your own work or just poems you love.

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

Sun7

7 June 2026 at 14:00 – 16:00 Organised by local partners

Community Farm volunteer day

Venue: Poundbury Community Farm, Middle Farm Way DT1 3AR, parking at Parkway Farm Business Park

Come and join the Churches' Ecology Group. Help with tasks suited to all physical abilities. Please bring gloves, suitable footwear and trowels if you have them. Refreshments provided but please bring water. Tel 07979 939668 for more info.

Sat13

13 June 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00 Organised by local partners

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.

Sun14

14 June 2026 at 18:30 Organised by local partners

Prayer Meeting: Praying for our town

Venue: Dorchester Baptist Church

All are welcome.  A time of prayer and worship, also information about Light Up Dorset Evangelical mission 2027.

Wed17

17 June 2026Learning

GAP Project Open Day

Venue: Lubbecke Way

A visit around our shared midweek worship and lunch.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/4c77gq

Wed17

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

Midweek meeting (12 noon this month)

Venue: Meeting House

Worship 12:00-12:30

Shared lunch

Wed17

17 June 2026 at 14:00 Learning

Visit to Red Cow Garden (GAP Project) Community Garden

Venue: Lubbecke Way

After our midweek shared lunch

Sat20

20 June 2026 at 10:00 – 16:00 Organised by local partners

Churches Together in Dorset Ecumenical Quiet Day

Venue: Dorchester United Church

The title of the day is ‘Freedom in Creation’ and it will be led by Revd John Yarrien, Superintendent Minister in the Dorset South and West Circuit.

Refreshments will be available but please bring a packed lunch if you intent to stay the whole day; alternatively, there are lots of eateries in town.

To book a place, please contact Katja on 077899 52472 email: katjactd@gmail.com

Sat20

20 June 2026 at 10:00 Organised by local partners

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 Organised by local partners

Seeking God first - “Return to me”

Venue: The Storehouse Church

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Tue30

30 June 2026 at 08:30 Organised by local partners

The Holy Spirit & Fire - “Filled again”

Venue: St Mary's

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Wed1

1 July 2026 at 09:30 Organised by local partners

Family & Generations - “As for me and my house”

Venue: St George's

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Thu2

2 July 2026 at 12:00 Organised by local partners

Schools & Community - “Light in the Darkness”

Venue: St Peter's

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Fri3

3 July 2026 at 12:00 Organised by local partners

Healing and Restoration - “By His Stripes”

Venue: Holy Trinity

Part of the Week of Prayer.

Sat4

4 July 2026 at 09:00 Organised by local partners

Mission & Harvest - “The Harvest is Ready”

Venue: 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 Organised by local partners

Pizza & Praise: Declaration & Breakthrough - “Kingdom Come”

Venue: St George's

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 – 15:30 Organised by local partners

Ecumenical day pilgrimage

Venue: Bandstand in Borough Gardens

From Dorchester to Jackman’s Cross.

Return approx 3.30pm after 11.5 mile walk.

Please bring Lunch.

Further info. from jpsburn@gmail.com

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

Fri4

4 September 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.

Sat5

5 September 2026Organised by local partners

Dorset County Show

Venue: County Showground

As usual there will be a churches tent which will need volunteers from the churches.  Please let Marigold know if you wish to volunteer.

Sat5

5 September 2026 at 12:00 – 15:00 Social events

Meeting up with Sherborne and Yeovil Friends

Venue: Hilfield Friary

A get together with Friends from our Meeting (and Area Meeting Friends) and Friends from Sherborne and Yeovil Meeting. There will be worship, a picnic lunch and the opportunity for a walk. Chris and Matthew will send out further details over the summer.

Sun6

6 September 2026Organised by local partners

Dorset County Show

Venue: County Showground

As usual there will be a churches tent which will need volunteers from the churches.  Please let Marigold know if you wish to volunteer.

Sun6

6 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun13

13 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Wed16

16 September 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.

Sat19

19 September 2026 at 12:00 – 16:00 Quaker worship

Silent Walking Vigil for Peace

Venue: Central London

 The silent walking vigil will take place in central London on Saturday 19 September 2026, from Noon-4pm.

The vigil will begin with a short meeting for worship in the Quaker way.  We will be walking quietly at a slow pace.  A walking vigil is an inherently peaceful activity: not a protest, not a march, not a demonstration.  We will pause along the route for further worship.  The walking vigil will conclude with a final meeting for worship, at the end of the route.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://quakervigilforpeace.org/

Sun20

20 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun27

27 September 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.

Sun27

27 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship