https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1186400-0 Dear friends In these trying covid times, where our donations have been hit badly through church closure and lower attendance numbers due to shielding, we are keen to find ways to make it easier for everyone to donate in a virtual way. As you know, there are several ways for you to give to […]

St Peter’s is once again taking part in the Bournemouth Arts By The Sea Festival and has the pleasure of welcoming into the St Peter’s South Porch area an immersive installation by south coast-based artist, Guy Dowsett, who invites us to consider the sonic wonder of the living world via an immersive, audial experience. Guests can […]

St Peters Churchyard-Re-imagined St Peter’s has partnered with Dorset Wildlife Trusts’ “Urban Green” initiative (“DWT”) to re-imagine our environs closest to St Peter’s church to turn this terribly neglected and unkempt space into a sanctuary for wildlife and an attractive and safe area that will delight visitors, residents and congregation members. We were awarded an initial […]

Dear Friends, Welcome to our webcast video service for Sunday, 30th August.  It can be accessed by way of this link: This morning my colleague, the Reverend Bryan Apps will share with us some reflections on the Scriptures and how they point us to God’s action in our lives. Next Sunday, 6th September, Bryan will also be […]

Dear Friends,                                                                                                                            Welcome again to our webcast video service, to be found by way of this link: I am delighted today to welcome again Bishop David Williams, the Bishop of Basingstoke, to share a reflection with us. At St Peter’s, at 10am, Canon Sue Wallace is presiding at the Eucharist and preaching. At St Stephen’s, at 10.45am, […]

Dear Friends,  Welcome to our webcast video service, to be found by way of this link: I am delighted today to welcome Bishop David Williams, the Bishop of Basingstoke, to share a reflection with us. At St Peter’s, Canon Sue Wallace is presiding at the Eucharist and preaching. At St Stephen’s, The Rev’d John Staples will preside and preach. Next Sunday, 23rd August, Canon […]

Dear Friends, Welcome to our weekly Sunday webcast video service, which can be accessed through this link: Today I am delighted to welcome our friend, the Rev’d Dr Paul Collins, to share a reflection with us. For the next two Sundays, although I shall introduce the video, we shall be benefiting from a reflection recorded […]

Message from the Rector Dear Friends,                                              Welcome to our video service, which you’ll find here: People sometimes say to me, ‘How do I get close to God?’.   Now, immediately I feel inadequate to reply meaningfully.  I am a fellow explorer, seeking the way, not an expert.  Indeed, the people I respect most in these matters are very […]