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learn that there are ten churchyards to
explore in the benefice! I am originally August
from the mountains of East Tennessee,
and I have always felt closest to God out 1TC
in nature. I feel there is something about
wildness, whether in the mountains or by
the sea, that reminds me of God’s 6th Stetminster Mill and Gillingham £12 9.30am
immensity, beauty, and unpredictability.
I certainly never could have predicted PC 8th 7.00pm
that following God’s call would lead me
to Dorset! I first came here in 2013 to be
part of the Hilfield Friary community north Summer break
of Dorchester. It was an opportunity after
working in wildlife conservation to spend SP 15th Soup, cold ham and salads, summer pudding
time learning from Christians doing similar
work, and to learn about their Franciscan way of life. I only meant to be here for a 21st Soup and Sandwich Lunch and County quiz
year, but loved it so much I stayed on, and during that time I met my husband,
Jimmy. Jimmy was ordained in 2017 and we were married during his curacy, which
he served in a benefice on Salisbury Plain. While we were there I worked for A
Rocha UK, a Christian conservation charity which runs the Eco Church award
scheme you may be familiar with. I worked with Christian landowners to share FN 27th Holiday
learning and improve land management practices for the benefit of nature. I
started training for ordination when we moved to Dorchester in 2021 for Jimmy to
begin his dual role as vicar of St. Mary’s and hospital chaplain at DCH. Do say September
hello to him if you ever find yourself in DCH for any reason!
1TC 7th Shipwrecks of West Bay Selwyn Williams
I first realised that God was calling me to ordination while I was at Hilfield, and
while I am still getting my head around the Church of England and know that I
have a lot to learn, I am excited to see what God has in store. At Sarum we were
introduced to the idea of mission as “working out what God is doing in the world
and joining in,” and I am very much looking forward to learning from you all what
God is doing in West Purbeck and joining in with that work. I look forward to JC 8th Education Sunday - blessing book bags
meeting you!
Peace and all goodwill, 10th Martina Coleman - Footlights and Clapperboards

Lydia Reese PC 12th 7.00pm
Lydia’s contact details are: curate@westpurbeck.org.uk TeL: 07900 757669
SP 19th Roast beef, Apple and blackberry crumble

15th Search and Rescue - Dave Wraight

FN 28th Ribble, plus two more acts, Skittle Alley, Drax Arms 7.30pm

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