On Sunday 30th June we launched our Building Project Appeal, the plan to refurbish St Mary's House and improve facilities for the Church. The Parish was delighted to welcome back some former clergy members - David Pitcher, Kevan McCormack and Paul Hambling - as well as Mr Michael Booth (former Master of the Abbey School) and Sir Nick Young (former CEO of the British Red Cross), both of whom have agreed to serve as two of the project’s Patrons. At a very moving Eucharist, the Rt. Rev Tim Stevens, former Bishop of Dunwich, preached about the need for trust and faith in all communities and, afterwards, fizz and canapés were shared and enjoyed!Mindful of the need to preserve a building at the historic heart of Market Hill, and after receiving a very generous legacy from Dr James Harper (former Deputy Head of Woodbridge School) and other donations, earlier ideas have led to plans for a robust hub for St Mary’s House and wider community, well into the future. The church would welcome help from any local person, who may be able to support any part of the fundraising process to completion. Details and some listed events may be found here, and any such offers made via email to parish.office@stmaryswoodbridge.org
We are pleased to announce a new initiative from the Church Urban Fund, to create a weekly Place of Welcome at St Mary's House in the heart of Market Hill. This will be every Friday from 12.30pm to 2pm, and our volunteers will provide tea & coffee, soup and sarnies, entirely free of charge (although any donations are welcome). We are doing this with the cold & difficult winter months in mind, so please spread the word!
CTWA WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITYYou are invited to join us at any of these times to pray together• Thursday 18th January – St. Andrews Melton (Compline) at 6:30pm• Friday 19th January – Quay Church Woodbridge at 7:00pm• Saturday 20th January – Methodist Church Woodbridge at 3:30pm• Sunday 21st January – St. Mary’s Woodbridge at 3:30pm• Monday 22nd January – St. Mary’s Great Bealings at 11:00am• Tuesday 23rd January – St. John’s Woodbridge at 7:30pm• Wednesday 24th January - Salvation Army Woodbridge at 2:00pm• Thursday 25th January – St John’s Woodbridge at 9:30am
