This page lists future events in the Benefice in ascending date order. For all services please see the Church Calendar. Click on any event for more information or on the links below to select a different month.
To see slideshows of photos of some past events please go to the Photo Gallery.
Monday 20 April 2026
11:00 am Compton Pauncefoot APCM
Wednesday 22 April 2026
7:30 pm St John's Bellringing Practice
St John's Church, Milborne Port
St John’s Practice: Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 to 10.30 am
Tower Contact: Susan Wales 01963 250660
Friday 24 April 2026
9:30 am Little Jays' new baby and toddler group
Parents & carers, come and enjoy time together while the children play. Playtime, story time and rhyme time. Refreshments provided. Nominal charge.
Fridays in termtime; 9.30 – 11.30 am at Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port DT9 5AN
Further info contact Louisa on 07980 141821
7:00 pm Choir Practice
St John's Choir members meet most Fridays in St John's Church from 7 to about 8pm to rehearse hymns and anthems for the following Sunday. For Holy Communion services the choir normally sings two hymns during communion, but occasionally sings an anthem instead of one of the hymns. New members in all voice parts (SATB) would be very welsome.
For more information on the choir please see St John's Choir page.
Saturday 25 April 2026
10:00 am Confirmation Preparation Class
The Clockspire Restaurant
I wonder if you have heard about the ‘Quiet Revival’? It’s a reported, low-key, yet significant surge in interest in Christianity and church attendance, particularly among young adults (18-34) in the UK. It highlights a shift towards a more active, intentional faith, emphasising Bible engagement and community, and it’s often driven by personal invitations from friends.
Anecdotally I have heard about many young people locally who are questioning ‘What’s it all about’ and exploring whether faith can offer any answers. Therefore, it seems a perfect time to be offering not only local confirmation classes, but also a Confirmation service in our Benefice in the Summer.
Please extend this invitation to any who would be interested in hearing more about the Christian faith. Each session will offer a chance to reflect, to talk honestly, and to deepen your understanding of what it means to live as a disciple of Christ.
Preparation Sessions (Saturdays, 10.00–11.30)
The Clockspire Restaurant,
6 North Street, Milborne Port, DT9 5EP
25 April | 16 May | 27 June | 18 July
Led by Rev Rona Stuart-Bourne
Confirmation Service
Saturday 1 August, Milborne Port Church (time to be agreed).
If you are interested, I would love to hear from you. Please email me and I will be very happy to reserve a place. I look forward to journeying with you.
Rev Rona (revrona@gmail.com)
5:45 pm Maperton APCM
7:30 pm Blackford Film Night
Blackford Reading Room.,
The film in April is 'H is for Hawk'.
To book, contact Sophia on 07714329209.
£5 per person to include popcorn and an ice cream.
Wednesday 29 April 2026
7:30 pm St John's Bellringing Practice
St John's Church, Milborne Port
St John’s Practice: Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 to 10.30 am
Tower Contact: Susan Wales 01963 250660