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  Morning Prayer at St Peter and St Paul, Kedington

Sunday 19 January 

10am Holy Communion St Mary's Great Wratting

10am Family Service St Peter's Little Thurlow

Sunday 26 January

10am Holy Communion St Mary the Virgin Great Bradley

4pm Evensong St Peter and St Paul Kedington

Sunday 2 February

10am Family Service St Peter and St Paul Kedington

10am Holy Communion All Saints Little Bradley

Sunday 9 February

8am Said Holy Communion St Peter and St Paul Kedington

10am Sung Holy Communion All Saints Great Thurlow


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

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
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Lt. Bradley, All Saints
Address
Lt Bradley Haverhill, CB9 7JD, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion, with hymns

Evening Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday at for 30 mins
Venue
Kedington, St Peter and St Paul
Address
Mill Road Kedington Haverhill, CB9 7NN, United Kingdom

A short, quiet service, led by a member of the Ministry Team. We pray for the world, our country, our church, our communities, family, neighbours and ourselves.
No Evening Prayer on Bank Holiday Mondays.

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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 Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Benefice Safeguarding Officers. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact one of the Benefice Safeguarding Officers

Ruth Hopper ‬[email protected] or Naomi Shelmerdine ‭[email protected] can be contacted via 07405 624132

or Rector, Fr Christopher Giles 01440 762901 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway, available 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday on 07785 621319. 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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