The Benefice said 'farewell and thank you' to Rev. Philip Payne and Mary, his wife as they retire from the Rectory at a service in Stonham Aspal on 28th July. A packed church of parishioners...
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Cream Tea at St Mary’s – Saturday 10th August
August's 'Coffee Morning' becomes a 'Cream Tea Afternoon' with Fruit Punch! Join us for cream teas and fruit punch in the beautiful churchyard at St Mary's - weather permitting. Saturday 10th August...
From The Rectory – The Next Chapter?
Last Sunday we revisited the story of the last decade. How I came to be Rector of our 10 villages and how we had journeyed together. It is a journey through doubt (it won’t work), reluctance to...
From The Rectory – Build My Church
A few years ago I watched a university hall of residence being built. Great beams were brought on-site to form the framework, pre-formed panels made the walls then vast amounts of concrete were...
A Summer Serenade Concert at St Mary’s
A Summer Serenade Concert, featuring Suffolk Constabulary Male Voice Choir and The Songbirds Join us for an evening of songs from swing, pop, rock, musical theatre and more.... St Mary's Church,...
FROM THE RECTORY – STILL LEARNING!
This morning’s traffic is lighter than normal for a Monday, was the repeated message on the radio as I made my way along the A14. It was the morning after England had faced Spain in Berlin. The...
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
Savoury Saturday Saturday 13th July !0.00 - 12 noon Sausage rolls, cheese scones and other savoury delights! Freshly brewed coffee and cake. We look forward to welcoming you. All proceeds to the...
From The Rectory – Watch and Pray
The day had dawned brightly but with storms forecast for later, and so it proved to be. Driving home in the evening, I was treated to an ever changing skycap; blue sky and white clouds give way to...
From The Rectory – The Great Congregation
As our time on Iona drew to a close, we gathered for the Eucharist one last time. From many parts of the Christian family, we shared the common cup; a symbol of our unity and shared roots. Over...
Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows
Open Gardens and Scarecrows - Sunday 30th June 11.00am - 4.00pm 18 amazing gardens will be open to the public and 14 sporting scarecrows will be making appearances around the village. Teas, coffees...