Box River Benefice

The Box River Benefice is a group of warm and friendly churches set in beautiful villages in the Suffolk countryside. Whether you are an old hand to faith, a new explorer, just passing through or find yourself curious for no particular reason, you are most welcome indeed.

We keep our Church Near You pages up to date with the latest service information and events information but please check out our website for further information or contact the Benefice Office.

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What's on

Morning Prayer

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

Please join Father Rob at St Mary's Church, Boxford or on our Facebook page (where Morning Prayer will streamed live).
Start your day with prayer and reflection and spiritual nourishment.

8.00 am every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning

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Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning at 8.00 am

Lent Lunch

for 2 hours
St Lawrence's, Lt. Waldingfield
Church Road Little Waldingfield, Sudbury Sudbury, CO10 0SP, United Kingdom

St Lawrence’s Church will be holding a Lent Lunch on Wednesday, 12th March in the Lt Waldingfield Parish Rooms, this is not a ticketed event but it would be helpful for catering purposes if you would be kind enough to register your intention to attend with Nancy Roser 01787 882897 or email [email protected]

Suggested donation £10.00 raising funds towards the upkeep of St Lawrence’s Church, Lt Waldingfield.

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Art & Craft Exhibition

for 1 day, 5 hours, 30 mins
All Saints', Newton
Church Road Newton Green, Sudbury Sudbury, CO10 0PQ, United Kingdom

Calling all Artists and Craft Makers! Are you an artist or craft maker looking for an opportunity to showcase your talents and sell your creations? We invite you to participate in our upcoming exhibition on the 24th and 25th May. Whether you specialise in painting, sculpture, pottery, textiles, or any other form of art or craft, we welcome all contributions. If you would like to exhibit and find out more about it, please contact Miranda Doyle – 07726 315730

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Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Tom Bowen ([email protected] or 07588 871220). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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