Calvary Church began in 1985 as a group of about a dozen Christians meeting in a rented room in the local primary school.

The aim was to serve the spiritual and practical needs of the people living in the immediate area (primarily on the Blandford Mere and Charterfields housing developments)

To this day and beyond, the church exists for the people outside its walls.

Numbers attending the church grew steadily and by 1988 the fellowship was able to buy land in Stalling Lane and develop its own building in 1990.

By early 1997, over 200 were regularly attending Sunday services and the growth continues. Currently, the church ministers to some 350-400 different people each week.

The weekly programme is widespread, with meetings tailored for all age groups.