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Christmas Eve Service of Light

for 1 hour
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

A very popular service of carols and readings including lighting the Church with candles. A service designed for families to have a meaningful start to Christmas. Church can get packed to capacity so arrive early. CHILDREN ARE VERY WELCOME. If you have one, bring a torch to get from and to your car.

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Midnight Mass

for 1 hour, 10 mins
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

Common Worship Sung Communion held in beautifully decorated candlelit Church. Bring a torch for getting to and from car

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Christmas Family Communion for Benefice at Henley

for 1 hour, 10 mins
Henley Church
Henley Church

On Christmas Morning we have no service at Barham Church as we held Midnight Mass a few hours before. Instead we join our friends at Henley for Communion in their Church and they are invited to join us for Midnight Mass. The Christmas Morning Communion is a Family-friendly service full of Christmas joy.

Drop-in Fridays and Registered Warm Space

Every Friday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

Totally informal drop-in for a cup of tea/coffee and somewhere to be warm and have a chat rather than sit at home. You can stay all morning or just drop in when out for a walk or a drive or just tending a loved one's grave. Dogs are very welcome if under control. An ideal opportunity to peruse the fascinating volumes of photos and history of Barham Church produced by the Church Recorders or the plans for the nearby Barham Meadows housing development . You can also peruse a branch of the Bacon Road Little Library which is hosted at the west end of the Church. This is a free library although for those who wish there is an opportunity to make a donation towards the work of the local Stowmarket and District Foodbank. We acknowledge a warm space grant from from County Councillor Chris Chambers' locality budget which enables us to heat the hall during the 2023/4 winter
THERE WILL BE NO DROP-IN ON GOOD FRIDAY OR WHEN CHRISTMAS DAY/BOXING DAY FALL ON A FRIDAY

5th Sunday Benefice Communion

Sunday 29 December 2024 at for 1 hour
St Mary's Gt Blakenham
St Mary's Gt Blakenham

A time for all three Churches to share communion together.

Mid Week Said Communion

Every Wednesday at for 40 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

A quiet service for worship, refreshment, and reflection mid week. This service is currently held in the warmth of the attached Church Hall and usually followed by coffee or tea and a chat for those who wish to stay.

Sunday Early Said Holy Communion

Every First, Second, Fourth Sunday at for 50 mins
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

A quiet act of worship held every Sunday with Book of Common Worship. A time for quiet reflection - no hymns. Sung communion is held at 10am most Sundays. Worth checking with THIS MONTH'S NOTICE SHEET as this service is not held on third or fifth Sundays or certain Sundays in December. This service is held in the warmth of the attached Church Hall.

Sunday Worship

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour, 10 mins
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

On 1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month this is a Communion service in book of Common Worship format with Gloria and some responses sung as well as hymns . On the 2nd Sunday of each month this is a shorter Non-Eucharistic Morning Worship with Choir and hymns On Mothering Sunday and some other Sunday this will be a more child-friendly Family Communion service. All 10am services are followed by optional fellowship with tea & coffee in adjoining Church hall - a great chance to get to know people and make new friends, if you are new to the Church. The church has a modern audio system with hearing loop throughout. Services are relayed into adjoining hall if you feel you need to escape with young children.

Please Note that when there is a 5th Sunday in the month or on certain Sundays in December this service may be a benefice service held at either Henley or Gt Blakenham. Also on Remembrance Sunday the service starts at 10:30am to include the 2 minutes silence at 11am. Check "The Monthly notice sheet" via the menu on the left for details.

On 5th Sundays and certain Sundays in December this may be a benefice Service at either Henley or Gt Blakenham - Please Check THE MONTHLY NOTICE SHEET

Epiphany Shared Lunch

for 2 hours
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

A really relaxed informal lunch in Church Hall starting around 12 noon after the morning service and coffee. No need to book just come along with some food to share. Sweet or savoury or both. Drink will be available for a donation towards the cost

Families @ 4.30

Sunday 12 January 2025, Saturday 01 February 2025, Sunday 02 March 2025 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

This is a very relaxed Sunday evening event including crafts etc, short lively worship and a meal. It is aimed at families with young children from babies to young teenagers but all are welcome. We hold this on the first Sunday of every month apart from August. As we plan crafts and a sit down meal we appreciate knowing who is coming and any allegies etc. In July we have a barbecue for which we join with the rest of Church. If you plan to come any month please email [email protected] with your family details. However if you just turn up you will be made very welcome. Our aim is that you will be able to leave soon after 6 pm so little ones can get to bed.

Not held in August

SUNSHINE SERVICE

Thursday 27 February 2025 at for 45 mins
Claydon & Barham Village Hall
Claydon & Barham Village Hall

A mid-week service in the Village Hall for carers of young children

Once a Month - See In-touch Magazine or ring Rev Jenny on 01473 830205 for details