October 24 - Monthly Message
8th October 2024
Dear Church Family, This morning the staff team went out for breakfast -something we’re going to try and do on a regular basis as part of the practice of eating with others. It was...
A Beacon of God's hope for Blandford & Beyond
A Beacon of God's hope for Blandford & Beyond
Welcome to our website. We are a growing Evangelical Anglican Church at the heart of the historic Georgian town of Blandford Forum.
We are a dynamic community of faith on a journey of growth, seeking to engage with and make a difference in our town and the area beyond. We believe that God in the person of Jesus Christ offers hope to all, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in.
Our Sunday gatherings reflect both traditional and contemporary styles; always with Jesus as the focus of our worship.
We’d love you to join us as we seek to be...
“A Beacon of God’s Hope for Blandford and Beyond.”
Many Blessings,
Revd Chris Beaumont
Lead Minister
(pattern may vary - check here to confirm)
1st Sunday
10am Joint Communion Service
with Explorers Children's Ministry
6pm Going Deeper
a "filling station"-type event for North & Central Dorset
2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays
9am Traditional Service
Formal, reflective & liturgical with hymns
11am Contemporary Service
Relaxed, informal and family friendly
with worship band and Explorers Children's Ministry
5th Sunday
Blandford United Service
Thursdays
10.15am Mid-Week Service
A short said service (Usually HC)
followed by refreshments at 11am
Everyone is invited to join us for refreshments after the services.
(all in the Parish Church)
Tues 9.15am
Morning Prayer
using a traditional Celtic Liturgy
Weds 7am
Prayer for Renewal
an extended time of seeking God and His Spirit
Thurs 9.15am
Prayer for the Community
using Ffald-y-Brenin's weekly "Prayers of Blessing"
Sun 8.30am & 10.30am
(or 9.30am on the 1st Sunday)
Prayers for the Service
asking God to work in our worship gatherings.
After the Service
Prayer Ministry
Responding to the talk and asking God to work in our lives.
(in the Parish Centre from Oct 31st)
8th October 2024
Dear Church Family, This morning the staff team went out for breakfast -something we’re going to try and do on a regular basis as part of the practice of eating with others. It was...
11th September 2024
Dear Church Family, How was the summer for you? I hope most of you managed to find some time to rest and recharge? Many of you have asked me how my summer was, and for the most part I think...
21st July 2024
Dear Church Family, Summer is finally here, and I don’t know about you but I need to slow down and breathe in after the busyness of the last few months. The Church Wardens, Will...
1st July 2024
Dear Church Family, It’s been a while since I wrote one of these messages, and so there’s much to communicate with you. Looking back over the past few months, there have...
6th May 2024
Dear Church Family, We start this month with much to be thankful for. I always find it’s helpful to focus on what we can thank God for. We can cultivate a discipline of praise - a...
10th March 2024
Dear Church Family, At the start of the year I outlined the four priorities of mission and ministry for the year ahead. Leadership – growing our capacity for...
8th February 2024
Dear Church Family, My apologies in the delay writing this update to you. I was ill last week on the day I intended to sit down and write it. Vision Sunday The year has started with many...
1st January 2024
Dear Church Family, Happy New Year to you all. I hope that managed to find some time and space to relax and find refreshment over the Christmas Season? I come back to work feeling that...
3rd May 2023
Dear Members of the Community, You may be aware that it’s not been possible to ring the bells of the parish church properly for some time. Although we’ve recently been able to...
2nd April 2023
Dear Church Family, It seems like every time I wrote one of these messages there’s a lot to report to you all. We are now firmly back in the church building and settling into a new...
9th March 2023
Dear Members of the community, You may be aware that the Parish Church clock chimes have been silent for most of the past year while building work was being undertaken. At one point during...
27th February 2023
Dear Church Family, I am writing to you slightly earlier than normally as I’m away at a conference next week – which I do once a year, because it’s important to get fresh...
3rd February 2023
Dear Church, Looking back over the last few weeks there has been lots happening in the life of the church, with lots to celebrate also. We’ve moved to a 2-service format, with...
14th January 2023
Dear Church Family, It’s never easy writing to inform you that one of our family is no longer with us. This afternoon I have the sad duty to let you know that Anne Shire passed away at...
14th January 2023
Dear Church Family, I hope you had a good Christmas and you all got the chance to rest, relax and enjoy time with family and loved ones. I certainly have come back feeling more refreshed...
4th December 2022
Dear Church Family, I’m excited about Christmas. In church life this is a busy season, but it’s also a great opportunity to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ to a world...
4th November 2022
Dear Church, I’m writing to you this month feeling quite tired. As a family we were hoping to get a rest over half-term at the end of October, but were then beset by illness &ndash...
22nd October 2022
Dear Church Family, I hope you’ve enjoyed your summer and had some time to reconnect with family and friends. For me it seems that this summer has gone very quickly, and my children...
22nd October 2022
Dear Church Family, It seems much more than a month since we had our Vision Sunday – but it was only four weeks ago. So much has happened in that time. Obviously the major...
7th September 2022
Dear Church Family, I think it’s fair to say that many of us will be saddened but probably not surprised to hear the news of Queen Elizabeth’s passing yesterday. Her long life...
22nd August 2022
Dear Church Family, It was lovely to see so many of us gathered together with the rest of the churches in Blandford at the United Service this past weekend. I was struck by the sense of...
22nd July 2022
Dear Church Family, There are so many things to be encouraged by in the life of our church. We have new people joining us, we are seeing more children actively playing a part in our...
The Parish Centre
The Tabernacle
Blandford Forum
Dorset DT11 7DW
Phone: 01258 456260
Email: office@bfpc.org.uk
Parish Church
Parish Centre
See the map below for locations of car parks near the church building.
Blandford Forum Parish Church is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all, especially young people and vulnerable adults. Our parish safeguarding policy can be found here, and the Church of England Safeguarding Handbook can be found here. If you have any concerns relating to the welfare of individuals with regard to church activities or ministries please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Mary Henley on safeguarding@bfpc.org.uk
Alternatively, contact the Diocese of Salisbury Safeguarding Officers:
Jem Carter on 07469 857 888 or Suzy Futcher on 07500 664 800
In an emergency dial 999