Stourhead Benefice

Stourhead Benefice is a group of eight churches here in rural West Suffolk. Each church has its own individual characteristics. Take a look at each one on the "our churches" tab.

Our Rector is Fr Christopher Giles. His contact details are listed below.

Information about parking and accessibility is available under each individual parish.

All are welcome to our services.

Mondays

Evening Prayer at St Peter and St Paul Kedington 5pm. 

Tuesday

10 am - 12 noon Dolce Gusto Coffee Morning St Peter and St Paul Kedington. 

Wednesday

10am  Said Eucharist at St Peter and St Paul, Kedington


Sunday 6 April

10am Sung Eucharist All Saints Little Bradley

10am Family Service St Peter and St Paul Kedington

Sunday 13 April Palm Sunday

8am Said Eucharist St Peter and St Paul Kedington

10am Sung Eucharist All Saints Great Thurlow

Wednesday 16 April 

6pm Compline St Mary's Little Wratting

Thursday 17 April Maundy Thursday

7pm The Last Supper St Peter's Little Thurlow

Friday 18 April Good Friday

2pm Veneration of the Cross All Saints Barnardiston

Saturday 19 April Easter Eve

10.30am Family Stations of the Cross and Children's Activities St Peter and St Paul Kedington

8pm Easter Eve Vigil

Sunday 20 April Easter Sunday

10am Sung Eucharist St Mary's Great Wratting

Sunday 27 April 

10am Sung Eucharist St Mary the Virgin Great Bradley

6pm Evensong St Peter and St Paul Kedington


We are maintaining good hygiene practises including, for example, priests and servers using alcohol-based hand-sanitiser before Holy Communion, and before distributing the consecrated wafers.

Sharing of the common cup is now permitted. However, if you do not wish to receive from the Chalice, please say ‘Intinct’ as the Priest approaches you, and they will intinct (or dip) the wafer in consecrated wine from a separate Chalice.

Gluten Free wafers are available. If you require a gluten free wafer at communion, please speak to the priest or a member of the Ministry Team before the service.



What's on

Quiz Night

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Kedington Royal British Legion Hall
Address

Bring your friends to make up a team of up to six and pit your wits against the rest.
£5 per person entry. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Doors open 7pm, quiz starts 7.30pm.
Contact Marion on 07833 431184 to book.

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Family Service

Occurring
In February, April, June, August, October, December. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Kedington, St Peter and St Paul
Address
Mill Road Kedington Haverhill, CB9 7NN, United Kingdom

A service of hymns, prayers, readings and a reflection led by members of the Benefice Lay Team. Followed by refreshments. (This service does not include Hoy Communion.)

Holy Communion

Occurring
In February, April, June, August, October, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Lt. Bradley, All Saints
Address
Lt Bradley Haverhill, CB9 7JD, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion, with hymns

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice of Stourhead is 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 Safeguarding Officer.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact one of our Safeguarding Officers
Ruth Hopper ‬[email protected] or
Naomi Shelmerdine ‭[email protected]
They can also be contacted via 07405 624132

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway on 07785 621319 or email [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. Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich".

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