In the beginning was the Word. All things were made by him and without him nothing was made[1]. Silent night, Holy night[2]; How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given[3]. Have you...
From The Rectory – Silence
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Easter Services at St Mary’s
All are welcome to join our services as we celebrate Easter. Friday 29th March Good Friday - walk from St Gregory's, Hemingstone, starting at 11.00am to join an outdoor service at 12 midday...
Easter Treasure Hunt at St Mary’s
Follow the clues to find the Easter treasure whilst enjoying a bacon buttie or slice of cake at the Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd March. 10.00am- 12 noon. Fun for all the family, just £5 per...
From the Rectory – LISTEN
By the time you read this, Mary and I will be homeward bound after a few days on the coast. Coastal paths are seldom tidy; littered as they are with everything from discarded string, through the...
A Reflection For Mothering Sunday – Four Years On
This child is set for the fall, and rising again, of many in Israel. Lk 2: 34 It had been a strange week. A short break in a favourite haunt, overshadowed by a gloomy uncertainty. We drove home as...
Mothering Sunday at St Mary’s Church
You are invited to join us in a celebration of Motherhood and the Gift of Family at our Mothering Sunday Worship for all at St Mary's, Coddenham on Sunday 10th March at 11.00am. We welcome everyone...
St Mary’s Coffee Mornings are Back!
Coffee Mornings at St Mary's make a welcome return on Saturday 23rd March from 10-12 noon. This Coffee Morning features bacon butties, home made cakes and freshly brewed coffee. Fair Trade and...
From The Rectory – Marks of Faith
Regular readers of this reflection will know that I recently had a short stay in hospital. The journey began late on Ash Wednesday and led, inexorably, through A&E to hospital admission. During...
Truly the Son of God, but not Godly
At the launch of the St Mary’s Appeal in January this year, the church displayed some fascinating artefacts to accompany a talk by Roy Tricker. Coddenham History Recorder John Pelling, takes up the...
From The Rectory – A Timely Reminder
Looking out from the 6th floor of Ipswich hospital, I was struck by how straight the horizon was. Below me lay the Ipswich suburbs and beyond the horizon was punctuated by the occasional man-made...