Churches across Dorset are invited to join together for

Vision Worship

And prayer

with guest speaker Grace Wheeler

17 october 2026

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meet the Speaker & Worship Artist

Grace Wheeler

Grace is a speaker, evangelist and mum whose passion is helping people discover Jesus through engaging, scripture-rooted messages.

Elle limebear

Elle Limebear is a worship leader, songwriter and artist, inspiring people to encounter Jesus through honest, hope-filled worship.

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brought to you by churches in dorset + Palau

catch the vision

Across Dorset, something is stirring. In towns, villages, and communities across the county, people are asking deeper questions, exploring faith, and showing a growing openness to God. At the same time, local churches are faithfully loving, serving, and sharing Jesus every day.

Light Up Dorset brings these together — a shared moment for the Church to step forward in unity, strengthening and amplifying what is already happening. The question we are asking is simple: what might happen if the Church across Dorset stepped out together — now?

Together, we are preparing for a county-wide mission in 2027 — partnering with Palau, equipping churches through evangelism training, and stepping into a focused month of mission and invitation across Dorset. This will lead to a free, family-friendly festival for the whole community — filled with live music, DJs, extreme sports and a clear message of hope as Andrew Palau shares the good news of Jesus.

Throughout the mission month and at the festival, people will be invited to respond, with a follow-on season helping them explore faith through courses such as Alpha and connect with local churches. This is more than an event; it is a movement — trusting that as we move together, lives will be changed, hope restored, and communities transformed.

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Council of reference

  • "I am very encouraged by the vision of Light Up Dorset to see churches united in sharing the good news of Jesus across the county. I'm pleased to support this mission and it seems timely to bring this to Dorset. I am excited to see Gods Kingdom advance in our towns."

    FORTUNATUS, REFRESH COORDINATOR
    REFRESH—The Church of Weymouth & Portland

  • "There are many exciting and creative initiatives across different contexts in Dorset. And, as part of this, I am delighted by what ‘Light up Dorset’ is seeking to do in working with local churches to share the good news of Jesus across the county."

    CANON ANDY PERRY
    Dean of Leadership and Church Growth for the Diocese of Salisbury

  • "Light up Dorset is a significant opportunity for churches and individuals to come together across the county to proclaim the good news that Jesus Christ is Lord. I’m confident that God will use this exciting venture to unite his church and extend his kingdom. "New List Item

    MIKE SMAILES
    Associate Minister of Lansdowne Church

  • "I'm honoured and delighted to support the Light Up Dorset initiative. Its desire to see churches working together in order that every person in Dorset has an opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus is something we can all get behind."

    HEATHER READ
    Founding Leader of The Lighthouse Family Church

  • “I’m so encouraged and inspired by the vision of Light Up Dorset! It’s wonderful to see churches united in sharing the good news of Jesus across the county, each church family, of every size and denomination playing their part and praying the Spirit will do the rest! I’m only too happy to support, and encourage everyone to get involved however they can. Let’s see what God will do…”

    MIKE TUFNELL
    Team Rector at The Lantern Church, Wimborne

  • "I am delighted to stand with and support the Light Up Dorset Mission as it seeks to bring the hope, love, and Good News of Jesus Christ to every person in our county. My hope and prayer is that churches from every tradition and background across Dorset will catch the vision and join together with one heart and purpose. Let us say Yes to Jesus being made known throughout Dorset. Let us say Yes to unity among God’s people for the advancement of the Gospel. Let us say Yes to God’s plans, purposes, and opportunities for this season. Together, believing God for great things, we can shine the light of Christ into every community and help bring lasting transformation across Dorset."

    PASTOR MARK TOPP
    Pastor at The Storehouse Church, Dorchester

  • "At a time when many are searching for meaning and hope, I am encouraged by Light Up Dorset’s vision to unite churches in sharing the good news of Jesus. By working together across traditions and communities, it offers a powerful witness to the hope of the gospel and the unity of Christ’s church."

    ANDY DU FEU
    Principal & CEO of Moorlands College

  • "It's never been more possible for different churches in Dorset to work together in unity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a shared ministry. This is an exciting opportunity for us to do that, in a gracious, generous and open hearted way."

    REVEREND DAVID REED
    Curate at St. Nicholas & St. Hubert’s Church, Corfe Mullen

  • "I rejoice in the vision of light up Dorset to proclaim Christ. There is nothing more important for local churches to be involved in, and he is worth everything we can give."

    MATT LEE
    Associate Minister at St. John’s Church, Wimborne

  • "At Buckland Road Baptist Church, by God's grace, we are a highly effective small local church. We are growing. We will achieve less on our own than we can with the whole Church. God gives us his Church, and calls us to be One. This is not optional. Light up Dorset is one great initiative for His Church to Light up the whole of Dorset. We are proud to associate with, contribute towards, and invest in Light up Dorset."

    JONATHAN MARTIN
    Chair of Trustees, Buckland Road Baptist Church

  • “I am delighted to support the vision of Light Up Dorset. It's heart to see churches working together so that every person in Dorset has the opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus is both timely and inspiring.”

    Tessa Nisbet
    Rector of St. Michael’s and St. Gabriel’s Churches

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Palau has been sharing a message of hope for over 60 years, reaching millions across 75 countries through large-scale festivals, media, and social platforms. With a digital audience of over 20 million, Palau continues to impact lives worldwide every week.

For decades, Andrew Palau has proclaimed the Good News of Jesus Christ to millions worldwide through festivals, digital media, and the written word. Wendy Palau is an evangelist and speaker whose compassion for the broken-hearted has been shaped by her own journey through loneliness, pain, and loss.

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