Christchurch Priory

Welcome

Welcome to our parish website. Christchurch Priory stands at the heart of its community, on a site which has been a holy place for 1300 years. The striking impression given by the Priory’s exterior is more than matched on entering inside the building. Simon Jenkins, in ‘England’s Thousand Best Churches’, describes the Priory as ‘sensational’.

For all its rich history, Christchurch Priory is much more than a heritage site. Today’s Priory community offers a warm welcome to everyone who crosses the threshold. We also continue the legacy of the Augustinian canons who lived and served here before 1539: daily prayer and worship, mission and service to the local community, hospitality, and loving care for all – a ministry we share with St George’s Church, Jumpers.

Jesus said, ‘I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly’ (John 10.10). Whatever your reason for coming to Christchurch Priory, I pray that your visit may give you a glimpse of that abundant life which is His gift to all.

The Revd Canon Charles Stewart, Vicar of Christchurch

Services

Normal Weekly Service Times:

Sundays

In the Priory Church

8am Eucharist

10am Sung Eucharist (& Junior Church for ages up to 13)

6.30pm Choral Evensong (Solemn Evensong & Benediction on the last Sunday of the Month)

At St. George's

9.30am Sung Eucharist

Weekdays and Saturdays

8.30am daily Morning Prayer on Zoom.
For joining details please contact 'Conference' via our contact page.

5pm daily Evening Prayer in the Great Quire at the Priory

Monday 9.30am Holy Communion at the Priory (St. Stephen's Chapel)

Tuesday 9.30am Holy Communion at the Priory (St. Stephen's Chapel)

Wednesday 11am Holy Communion with Hymns at the Priory (Lady Chapel)

Thursday 10am Holy Communion at St George's

Thursday 11am Holy Communion at the Priory (Lady Chapel)

Friday 9.30am Holy Communion at the Priory (St. Stephen's Chapel)

Saturday 9.30am Holy Communion at the Priory (St. Stephen's Chapel)

View the Priory Church Weekly Schedule here

Donations: Please either post a cheque made out to The PCC of Christchurch Holy Trinity - Freewill Offering Ac, to The Finance Administrator, Christchurch Priory, Priory House, Quay Road, BH23 1BU; or make a direct payment by online banking to The PCC of Christchurch Holy Trinity - Freewill Offering Ac , sort code 40-52-40, account number 00034168; or use the ‘DONATE’ button below to make a donation using a debit card.

Thank you.

Daily Prayer

Morning Prayer: We say Morning Prayer together daily (Mon-Sat) at 8.30 am, using Zoom. We use Common Worship Daily Prayer. The text is available as a free download from the Church of England website, just go to: Daily Prayer . If you would like to join us on Zoom, please send a message via our contact page for details.

Evening Prayer: You are most welcome to join us in the Priory Great Quire at 5pm weekdays and Saturday. If you would like to say this office at home, you can find it at: Daily Prayer

Night Prayer (Compline): If you would like to end your day with a quiet and reflective service of Compline (night prayer), you can do so using this link: Daily Prayer

Prayer Requests

If you would like prayers to be offered for someone or something, please email your request via our contact page and your prayer will be offered during Evening Prayer at 5.00pm.

Visiting and Private Prayer

We would love to welcome you to the Priory for private prayer and for visiting Monday to Saturday between 10am and 5pm and on Sunday between 12pm and 4pm.

We will occasionally be closed to visitors during special services and events and not all areas are accessible when regular services and events are taking place - to help plan your visit, please view the Weekly Schedule here.

St George's and St John's are currently closed except for services.

Foodbank logo

The Parish of Christchurch is pleased to support Christchurch Food Bank+. We have a donation point within the church by St Stephen's chapel and contributions are delivered to the Food Bank regularly. There are also donation points in many local supermarkets. Financial donations are also very welcome. Details including how to give are on the website at https://faith-works.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

For more news, including how to contribute to this year's Reverse Advent Calendar, please click here