Dorchester Abbey
The rector is the Revd Canon Sue Booys, who is the team rector for six adjoining parishes within the Dorchester area. Dorchester-on-Thames is a small Oxfordshire village with just over 1,000 inhabitants, located eight miles south-east of Oxford. It has a lively and active congregation that seeks 'to be an inclusive, lively and welcoming community sharing God's love with all'. They aim to achieve this by:
More than a churchDorchester Abbey serves not only as the spiritual centre of the village, with many different parish activities, but also as pro-cathedral and place of pilgrimage. It is a popular tourist destination, educational resource and, as the largest public building in south Oxfordshire, a much-sought after venue for concerts and other major events. Whether you come as pilgrim or visitor of any faith or none, we look forward to welcoming you to the Abbey and to the last remaining monastic building, the Guest House, home of the famous tea room and museum. This introductory text is taken from the Abbey's website, where you can find much more about the life and history of the Abbey. |