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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Music for Flutes and Strings

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary’s Church, Boxford for a beautiful afternoon of music in support of our church.
On Saturday 16th May at 4pm, enjoy Music for Flute and Strings featuring works by Mozart, Breval, J. C. Bach and Crusell, performed by: Mary Blanchfield (flute), Rhiannon Bedford (violin), Geoff Tanti (viola) and Ed Gold (cello).
Tickets £10 for adults, under‑18s free. Available from Boxford Post Office or on the door.

Celebratory Afternoon Tea

for 2 hours
Mary's House,
5 Swan Street Boxford, CO10 5NZ, United Kingdom

As Mary’s House prepares for its next chapter, we’re gathering to share memories, stories, and moments from the many years it has been a place of welcome and care.
Join us for a Celebratory Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 19th May, 2–4pm, at Mary’s House, 5 Swan Street, Boxford, as we give thanks for all the lives touched within its walls.

An Evening of Popular Tunes with Musicology

for 3 hours
St Mary the Virgin, Edwardstone
Temple Bar Edwardstone, Sudbury Sudbury, CO10 5PH, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary the Virgin Church, Edwardstone for a wonderful evening of Musicology! Featuring favourites from The Beatles, The Carpenters, Cole Porter and more. Tickets are £10 and include a glass of wine and delicious canapés. A perfect night out—come and share the music with us.

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Our churches

Safeguarding

Our parishes of Boxford, Edwardstone, Groton, Little Waldingfield and Newton are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Tom Bowen 07588 871220 or [email protected], or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected].

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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