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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Open Gardens Little Waldingfield

for 5 hours
Gardens around Little Waldingfield

Little Waldingfield Open Gardens returns this summer! Wander beautiful village gardens, enjoy refreshments, and meet our wonderful gardeners. A warm welcome awaits—come and explore our blooming community.

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Tom Cogan - Organ Recital

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 early‑summer evening of music.
Tom Cogan will be giving a free organ recital on Saturday 27th June, 6–7pm, with a retiring collection in aid of the Organ Fund. Stay afterwards and enjoy a glass of wine with friends and neighbours.
Everyone is warmly invited.

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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