The Glem Valley Churches

We are five Anglican churches working together along the valley of the River Glem in South-West Suffolk.  You are welcome to join us at any of our services. If you are new to the area, or simply new to faith and church services, please introduce yourself to one of the welcomers or the minister...... Or drop us an e-mail or call if you would like more information.

Get in touch

Phone us: 01787 280740

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What's on

Christmas Crib and Carol Service at Somerton

for 1 hour
St Margaret, Somerton
Upper Somerton Somerton Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4ND, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join in this Festive Christmas Eve service - suitable for children and adults alike - we will build the crib together and sing some traditional carols. Refreshments afterwards. We'd love you to join us!

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Christmas Midnight Holy Communion

for 59 mins
St Mary the Virgin, Glemsford with Fenstead End
Churchgate Glemsford Sudbury, CO10 7QE, United Kingdom

Our evocative welcoming of Christmas day as we celebrate our Saviour's birth. Everyone is welcome!

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Christmas Day Family Communion Service

for 1 hour
All Saints, Hartest
Hartest Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4DH, United Kingdom

An informal Communion service to celebrate Jesus' birth, on Christmas Day. Suitable for children and adults alike. Pop the turkey in the oven, come down to Hartest Church and take a moment out of this special day to focus on Jesus. Everyone is welcome!!

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Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parishes are 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). 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 [Mrs L Selfridge: [email protected]] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church]. 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.

The safeguarding policy for each parish is available under "safeguarding" on each parish's page.

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