Church of The Good Shepherd

Main Meetings:

Sun 10:30 Sunday Service
Morning / Family worship service every week with Holy Communion on 1st and 3rd Sundays each month Sun 17:30 Prayer and Praise Service
NOT EVERY SUNDAY - SEE SOCIALS / NOTICE BOARDS Music and prayer led services with live band and space for personal reflection and prayer. Lively but respectful service often teaming up with other churches and visiting musicians Mon 10:30 Prayer Group
Friendly and welcoming time of prayer together. Come for the whole session or simply join and leave as you wish / are able. You don't need to know how to pray - come as you are - you will be welcomed Wed 10:30 Mid - week Communion
Said Holy Communion - a small but dedicated group of worshipers and we enjoy fellowship time after the service with refreshments. (Including Chocolate biscuits!) Wed 14:00 Knit and Natter, Craft and Chatter
FIRST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH Come and join our lovely group - bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch etc. Refreshments provided. Can't knit? don't crochet or craft? - that's fine pop in for a chat and a cuppa anyway - we would love to meet you. Thu 14:30 Bible Study Group
Our lovely, gentle afternoon of taking a deeper look at various areas of the bible in a friendly relaxed and gently led group. Led by Henry and Caroline this a great way to spend a Thursday afternoon - and you get a cuppa as well.

Denomination:

Anglican, Church of England

Hymns & songs:

A good mix of worship songs and hymns. Live music. We have a part time worship leader who covers every Sunday and most weekday requirements for music.

Under 18s:

There is a toddler group each week on Tuesday morning. We only have, at present, very young children within the church family at Good Shepherd, but our sister church - St. John's Ashley Road has a youth group on Friday evenings each week in term time.

18-30s:

We are just starting to build our 'young adults' group and are looking to explore what activities to put on offer. At the moment our group have suggested beach gatherings and to start a regular reflection and 'chill out time' with food and fellowship.

Local outreach & community activities:

Open to our community we have regular prayer meetings, a bible study group, Knit and natter - craft and chatter group, creative writing group and a community breakfast from time to time. Our Vicar has a robust link with the local Quay School and continues to build on this.

Other activities & ministries:

We have recently enjoyed a tea party on a bank holiday afternoon and are now looking to plan more activities - now that the new church is up and running.

Leaders:

Vicar of Good Shepherd is The Reverend Michelle Cobley Michelle is supported by an excellent leadership team, warden, administrator and worship pastor.

Affiliations & links:

St. John's Church, Ashley Road Parkstone is our sister church and both churches make up the Parish of Heatherlands.

Main Bible:

New Revised Standard Version

Average Congregation:

45 adults
5 under 18s

Accessibility:

Accessible toilet, Accessible worship area, Baby friendly, Dedicated wheelchair space, Hearing loop, PA system, Reserved parking, Sign language, Wheelchair available

Languages:

English

Office Contact:

Office Address:

35 Stanfield Road
Parkstone
Poole
Dorset
BH12 3HR

Office Telephone:

01202 723059