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 Conservations

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
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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Good Friday Children's Workshop

for 2 hours
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

Fun, games, crafts and more for Primary Aged Children
Light refreshments provided

If you would like your child/children to attend please email [email protected] to ensure that we have enough resources

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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 parish 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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