Light Up Dorset
Dear Friends,
There is something incredibly exciting growing across Dorset. Churches, leaders, families, prayer groups and believers from many different traditions are starting to unite around one simple vision — that every person in Dorset would have the opportunity to encounter the love and hope of Jesus.
Over the coming months we would love you and your church community to save several important dates as we journey together towards Light Up Dorset 2027.
During June we will be launching details of a brand-new free Prayer for Dorset App.
This app will enable individuals, families, small groups and entire church communities to take part in mapped and tracked prayer walks across Dorset. Together we can see every road, street, hamlet, village and town covered in prayer.
What a powerful way for the Church across Dorset to come together this summer — praying with unity, expectation and faith for God to move across our communities.
SAVE THE DATES
Saturday 17th October 2026 – Vision, Prayer & Worship Gathering
📍 The Lighthouse, Poole
Afternoon Leaders Gathering
For church leaders and ministry teams including:
Christianity Explored & Alpha leaders
Youth, children and families leaders
Lay and full-time ministry teams
Evangelism and mission leaders
We’ll share:
The mission vision and timeline
Practical ways your church can use the mission to strengthen community outreach and discipleship
Evening Celebration Gathering
Open to all churches and Christians across Dorset for a powerful evening of:
Worship and united prayer
Testimonies of lives transformed by Jesus
Vision for Dorset
Guest speaker announcement coming soon
One group of churches has already booked a coach to attend — we are believing for an incredible night of unity and expectation together.
Saturday 17th April 2027 – Renew Worship Night
A county-wide evening of worship, prayer and preparation as we ask:
Who are we praying for?
Are we ready to share our faith with others?
Week Beginning Monday 24th May 2027 – Friendship Evangelism Training
Multiple gatherings across the region helping ordinary Christians confidently and naturally share Jesus with friends, neighbours, colleagues and family.
Week Beginning 5th July 2027 – Festival Mission Week
An exciting week of mission, outreach, prayer and celebration across Dorset as churches work together to share the good news of Jesus throughout our county.
Please begin praying, sharing these dates and considering how your church community can be involved.
More exciting details will be released soon.
Together, let’s believe for Dorset to be lit up with the hope of Jesus.
With gratitude and expectation,
Ben Griffiths
Personal Mobile - 07866520847
Light Up Dorset