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.
Mondays
Evening Prayer at St Peter and St Paul Kedington 5pm (except Bank Holidays).
Tuesday
10 am - 12 noon Dolce Gusto Coffee Morning St Peter and St Paul Kedington.
Wednesday
10am Said Eucharist at St Peter and Paul’s Kedington
Sunday 19 October
10am Sung Eucharist at St Mary's Great Wratting
4pm Choral Evensong St Peter's Little Thurlow
Sunday 26 October
10am Sung Eucharist at Mary the Virgin Great Bradley
4pm Evensong Praise St Peter and St Paul, Kedington - note winter timing of service
Sunday 2 November
10am Sung Eucharist at St Peter and St Paul's Church Kedington
Sunday 9 November Remembrance Sunday
10.50am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Great Thurlow followed by Holy Communion in All Saints Church
10.50am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Kedington Churchyard followed by a service with the uniformed youth groups and the Royal British Legion
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.
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".