Parish Welcome Group

The Parish Welcome Group gives a Welcome to the whole of the Parish of Christchurch, newcomers, new residents and long standing folks too.

A very warm welcome, come and see:

The beautiful Priory - Town Centre,

Stately St George - Jumpers Road,

Cosy Mission Church of St John - Purewell,

The Welcome Group hold a Coffee Mornong on the first Saturday of each month, excepting August from 10.30am to 12 noon. It is held in Priory House, which is behind the Priory itself, - so do come and give us a try and your company. Enjoy a lovely cup of coffee or tea, and a slice of homemade cake or a biscuit. At Christmas its Hot Chocolate and Mince Pies. We also have a Bring and Buy Sale.

We do hold Social Events during the year to which everyone is welcome including barbeques, cheese and wine evenings etc.

There are leaflets which list all services, group activities and events throughout the Parish - obtainable from the Priory Church.

If you are a newcomer to the area, the Parish Welcome Group invites you to fill in a Newcomers Card. These are available at the back of the church or contact the Chairman, the Rev'd Graham Smith, via the Vergers' Vestry, telephone 01202-485804.