Dorchester Family Church
Dorchester Dorset
DT1 2ET
Who we are
DFC is a friendly, growing church made up of people from all backgrounds, all ages, all experiences of church and all walks of life. Our vision is to be a church known for our love for God, our love for one another and our love for our community.
We enjoy lively worship and Bible-based life-relevant teaching. DFC also has an energetic youth programme for ages 4 - 18 and a crèche for under 4s.
During the week, we have a network of small groups that help people connect with others in their local community.
Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or already miles into the journey, you should expect to receive a warm welcome and an encouraging time with us.
We meet at 9.40am for coffee and start our meeting at 10am at The Thomas Hardye School, Queens Avenue, Dorchester. We finish around 11.30am, then there is plenty of time to meet new people and get connected with what's going on.
Our Live Wires (babies and preschool) and Bright Sparks (Reception to Year 4) groups run from 10.30am and our youth activities; Fusion (Years 5-9) and Ignite (Years 10-13) run from 11am.
We know that it's not easy visiting a new church for the first time. You may feel nervous or unsure of what will happen, so we’ve tried to design our Sunday services to make them accessible, whatever your background but especially to those who have never been to church before.
You are welcome to contact the church to say you're coming or simply turn up on Sundays.
We enjoy lively worship and Bible-based life-relevant teaching. DFC also has an energetic youth programme for ages 4 - 18 and a crèche for under 4s.
During the week, we have a network of small groups that help people connect with others in their local community.
Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or already miles into the journey, you should expect to receive a warm welcome and an encouraging time with us.
We meet at 9.40am for coffee and start our meeting at 10am at The Thomas Hardye School, Queens Avenue, Dorchester. We finish around 11.30am, then there is plenty of time to meet new people and get connected with what's going on.
Our Live Wires (babies and preschool) and Bright Sparks (Reception to Year 4) groups run from 10.30am and our youth activities; Fusion (Years 5-9) and Ignite (Years 10-13) run from 11am.
You are welcome to contact the church to say you're coming or simply turn up on Sundays.
Church Website
Dorchester Family Church on Social Media
Dorchester Family Church YouTube Video
Leadership
Leader Name:
Ben & Louise Martin
Leader Position:
Pastor
Formal Title:
Senior Leader & Elder
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Ben & Louise Martin
Leader Bio:
In September 2018, Ben and Louise Martin moved to Dorchester to take up leadership of DFC. Before that they had led Billingshurst Family Church in West Sussex for over 12 years.
Originally trained in Biomedical Sciences, Ben left the pharmaceutical industry in 2002 to lead the youth team in his home Newfrontiers church in East Grinstead. After which they were invited to Billingshurst to lead the church which they did until they felt God leading them to a new challenge.
Louise is a Primary school teacher and they have 3 young children.
Originally trained in Biomedical Sciences, Ben left the pharmaceutical industry in 2002 to lead the youth team in his home Newfrontiers church in East Grinstead. After which they were invited to Billingshurst to lead the church which they did until they felt God leading them to a new challenge.
Louise is a Primary school teacher and they have 3 young children.
Other Church Leaders:
Gary Fry, Elder
Administration
Admin Name:
Lois Hanscomb
Admin Position:
Administrator
Admin Address:
Agriculture House
Acland Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1EF
Acland Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1EF
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Lois Hanscomb
Dorchester Family Church Service Times
We meet every Sunday morning 10am
We are now meeting in the canteen at Thomas Hardye School, Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP
Arrive at the canteen via the main gate
Tea & Coffee served from 9.45am - 10am (bring a reusable cup if you can)
Hand Sanitizer will be available around the building to continue good hygiene practice
Whilst face coverings are no longer mandatory we ask you to be respectful of those who choose to wear them and also ask that you carry one with you for use whilst talking to those who may be wearing one
Ventilation - we will continue to ensure the building is well ventilated
Communion - on weeks where we partake in communion, you will be given an individual cup on arrival
All our talks are available online through our YouTube Channel.
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
We are now meeting in the canteen at Thomas Hardye School, Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EP
Arrive at the canteen via the main gate
Tea & Coffee served from 9.45am - 10am (bring a reusable cup if you can)
Hand Sanitizer will be available around the building to continue good hygiene practice
Whilst face coverings are no longer mandatory we ask you to be respectful of those who choose to wear them and also ask that you carry one with you for use whilst talking to those who may be wearing one
Ventilation - we will continue to ensure the building is well ventilated
Communion - on weeks where we partake in communion, you will be given an individual cup on arrival
All our talks are available online through our YouTube Channel.
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Live Wires (under 4s)
We have a supervised crèche that caters for children 0-4yrs.
Bright Sparks (Year R-4)
A special Club, just for kids!
We have a supervised crèche that caters for children 0-4yrs.
Bright Sparks (Year R-4)
A special Club, just for kids!
Under 18s:
Fusion (9-13s)
Fusion is an exciting, interactive session for Year 5 - Year 8
Ignite (13-18s)
Ignite is for everyone from year 9 to year 13, it's a place where we just enjoy being ourselves!
Fusion is an exciting, interactive session for Year 5 - Year 8
Ignite (13-18s)
Ignite is for everyone from year 9 to year 13, it's a place where we just enjoy being ourselves!
Other activities & ministries
Ministries:
Mission
Alpha
Connect Groups
Getting Connected
Blast - Men's Ministry
Healing on the streets
Mission
Alpha
Connect Groups
Getting Connected
Blast - Men's Ministry
Healing on the streets
Other information
Additional Info:
Church Office Hours:
Tues 9-3pm
Weds 9-1pm
Fri: 9-3pm
Tues 9-3pm
Weds 9-1pm
Fri: 9-3pm
Dorchester Family Church History
"Rich is the person who has a praying friend".Janice Hughes
Dorchester Family Church listing was last updated on the 27th of March, 2022
