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

Questions of Faith

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until
Mary's House
Mary's House, 5 Swan Street Boxford, CO10 5NZ, United Kingdom

An open & friendly small gathering offering an opportunity to ask those questions about faith that you’ve always been too shy to ask before. Wednesdays at 4.00 pm, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March at Mary’s House, 5 Swan St, Boxford.

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Every Wednesday at 4.00 pm during March

Lent Conservations

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
The White Hart
Broad Street Boxford Sudbury, CO10 5DX, United Kingdom

Lent Conversations are an informal gathering convened by different members of our ministry team who, each in turn, explore elements of Lent and Holy Week, in simple language and open conversation. All in the warm and relaxed environment of the White Hart Pub, starting at 7pm. Sessions are as follows:
6th March - The Journey - The Ven James Ridge
13th March - Palm Sunday: Donkeys and such things - Mr David Ball
20th March - Maundy Thursday: Last Supper and Betrayal - Mrs Sarah Parker-McGee
27th March - Good Friday: Sacrifice, Struggle and Death - Revd Dr Diana Garfield
3rd April - Easter Day, A promise of New Life - The Revd Rob Parker-McGee SR
Open to everyone and anyone - you don't need to be 'churchy'. Just pop along, grab a beer and join in. We
hope to see you there.

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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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