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Shaftesbury is a Saxon hilltop town with a population of approx.7000. The town is prosperous and attracts tourists to visit the 1100 year old Abbey, Gold Hill and the magnificent views over the Blackmore Vale.There is a street and cattle market once a week . The town has many special events throughout the year ending with a Carnival Procession in late September.There is an active Arts Centre as well as many clubs and voluntary organisations in the town.Most churches including Bell Street United are Fairtrade churches.Shaftesbury was awarded Fair Trade Town status in April 2007.  Shaftesbury is served by Anglican, Catholic, New Covenant, United  Church (Methodist and United Reformed) and the Society of Friends. Churches Together in Shaftesbury has a strong influence and many ecumenical services are held.
                                                                          WE ARE A FAIRTRADE CHURCH     

The  Methodist and United Reformed Churches in Shaftesbury became Bell Street a United Church in 2001 and progress has been smooth and effective.

Sunday Morning All-Age Worship combines URC and Methodist traditions .The evening worship tends to be quiet and traditional.A Worship Group plans and leads worship when scheduled or in emergencies..

In 2007 alterations to the entrance and interior of the church were completed to coincide with the centenary of the building. Computer projection equipment was installed to bring a new dimention to worship.

Attached to the church are two halls and two smaller rooms which are used by a variety of groups and organisations

More details:Bell Street United website.

Bell Street United Church(Methodist/URC) Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset
SP7 8AL

Service Times

Sunday Morning Worship at 10.30am. Includes Junior Church

Evening worship at 6pm

Church Open for Prayer -
Wednesday 7am - 10am
Thursday 10am - 2.30pm

REGULAR MEETINGS & EVENTS

Every Thursday afternoon "Sunshine Hour" Fellowship with guest speaker 2.30pm 

Friday-11am    "Pause for Thought"- a 20-minute ecumenical time of reflection and meditation. (for more details)

During the week 3-4  separate House Groups meet, covering morning, afternoon and evening. Small groups also meet for prayer at home.
(Details available)

A Ladies Group meets monthly for fellowship in a variety of ways.(more details)

Contact
Rev. Helen Caine
01747 854631

URC Minister
Rev .Elizabeth Kemp
01747 228262


 

FRIDAY MARKET - 9.30am - 1.00pm

Selling a range of secondhand items in aid of  the Church Building Fund & various charities.Traidcraft stall offering a wide range of Fairtrade goods. Light refreshments available.

Come along and join us!