Churches

There are four places of worship within the bounds of West Moors Council area; for more information follow the links here:

St Mary's Parish Church West Moors

St. Mary the Virgin CofE Parish Church

Station Road, corner with The Avenue (opposite the Memorial Hall)
T: 01202 893197

A friendly Church of England parish church located towards the northern end of Station Road (the main road) on the corner with The Avenue at BH22 0JF.

Vicar - Vacancy
For Pastoral matters, please contact Revd Michael Eaton
on curate@stmaryswestmoors.org.uk or call 07761 948763

For Pastoral administration contact Valerie Robertson
on parishoffice@stmaryswestmoors.org.uk

For more information on the many services and events please see www.stmaryswestmoors.org.uk or www.facebook.com/stmaryswestmoors

On Sundays there are services of Holy Communion at 8am and 10am. On the fourth Sunday of the month, the 10am service is more informal with a worship band. As a family friendly church there is a children’s corner so every age from 0 to 99 and beyond can feel welcomed and comfortable.
(h)ALL@4: is a café style church on the 1^st Sunday of the month at 4pm in the hall. It is informal and particularly suitable for all ages.

Currently paused during the vacancy:
Messy Church: Happens on the second Sunday every quarter from 3-5pm.
Crafts, celebration and cake for all the family.

Currently paused during the vacancy:
Youth Group (YQT): A fun and friendly group for year 5 and above on the 1^st Friday of the month at 5.30pm. Food included every time!

Autism friendly service: In partnership with Sturt’s Farm at 3.30pm on the 1^st Friday of the month. All are welcome.
Tea@3: Tea, cake and a quiz for all in a relaxed atmosphere in the hall from 3.00pm - 4.30pm on the 2^nd Thursday of the month.

Currently paused during the vacancy:
Meditation Group: There is meditation on the 2^nd Saturday of the month at 10am in church.

Saturday Breakfast: Meets in the Church Hall on the 3^rd Saturday monthly from 9am for about 90 minutes for a hearty breakfast and social chat.

Mothers Union: There is a very active Mothers’ Union meeting at 7.30pm on the 3^rd Monday of the month. New members are very welcome.
Social Events: Many social events, details can be found on the website.

The Sharing Shed: A place where anyone in the community can gain access to food. For more information see the website, or www.facebook.com/sharingshedwestmoors.

Find out more information on their web site or (please see their Facebook page).

St. Martin's United Reformed Church

Station Road - on the corner with Moorlands Road (opposite the Library)

Rev’d James Whately Tel. 01202 813908 or 07936902554 or email: revjames.w8@gmail.com

Church Secretary: Mrs Pauline Whately Tel: 01202 813908 or Paulinewhately@gmail.com

Treasurer: Soon to be Mrs Maggie Larkin: stmartins@urc-eastdorset.org.uk

Hall/Church Lettings: Mrs Maggie Larkin 07837 691496 or email j_mlarkin@hotmail.com

Sunday Worship is held every Sunday at 10.30am.

Communion is celebrated on the 1^st Sunday in every month.

The St. Martin's Discovery Group meets various months

Community Sing-along is an hour or so of singing (or just listening) for fun and fellowship. Held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 10.30am till noon.

The Gospel Voices practice every Thursday in term time 7.00 – 8.30pm

The hall is for hire and is suitable for meetings or parties. Capacity: 50 seated theatre style.

More information on their website.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

8 Pinehurst Road ( vehicle access off Woolslope Road )

Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Achunonu.

Email : anthony.achunonu@prcdtr.org.uk
Tel. 01202 874811
email: westmoors@prcdtr.org.uk

Deacon Jim Brennan Tel. 01202 872993
email: jayseabee@yahoo.co.uk

Safeguarding Officer: Mrs. Jan Jenkins Tel. 01202 871250

Parish Secretary: this post is vacant, we are in the processes of engaging another secretary.

Monday - No Mass,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 9.30am

Thursday, Exposition at 9.00am followed by Holy Mass at 9.30am.

Saturday - Vigil Mass of Sunday – 6.30pm and Sunday - 8:30am and 11am

The hall is used by several clubs based in West Moors.

Pinehurst Community Church

90 Pinehurst Road

Church Office Tel: 01202 892776 or

Adam Parrett (Pastor) email: adam@pinehurst.org.uk
Email: office@pinehurst.org.uk

Throughout the week they offer a range of children’s and youth activities for those aged 0 – 18yrs and run a number of different courses throughout the year.

Sunday 10am - 11.30am Morning Church Service & children’s groups.

Wednesday 10am - 11.30am Little Pines toddler group (term time only).

The Haven: not currently being run.
They will be carrying out a renovation project to the church soon which will include a new cafe. Stay tuned.

More information on their website.

A few years ago, a small leaflet was produced which covers the history of the churches here in West Moors: some interesting facts - which may not be generally known. Each individual web site for the local churches will also have their own presentations which make fascinating reading.