Harleston, St Augustine of Canterbury

Onehouse, St John the Baptist

Onehouse is a small ancient building set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Surrounded by fields the views from the church encompass the beauty of the rural landscape. It is one of seven churches within the Combs and Finborough Group comprising churches in Combs, Great and Little Finborough, Buxhall, Onehouse, Harleston and Shelland. From Christmas Day to Mothering Sunday we worship in Trinity Hall. Otherwise we worship in the church for two Sundays each month; for details please refer to the benefice rota of services published each month in the News and Notices section of this web page. We welcome guests and visitors everyday throughout the year to our prayer porch.

"The parish of Onehouse: St John the Baptist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Combs, St Mary's

Welcome to St Mary's Combs, Suffolk, a place of Christian worship for nearly 800 years. Our magnificent 15th Century building is the focus of our church community which gathers week by week to engage with God’s Mission of love to the world. Will you join us on our journey? The parish of Combs: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Buxhall, St Mary

St Mary's is a large 14th Century building, prominent on the landscape in rural Suffolk. It is one of seven churches within the Combs and Finborough Group comprising churches in Combs Great and Little Finborough, Buxhall, Onehouse, Harleston Shelland. We worship in the church every Sunday, offering a variety of services including special events such as Harvest festival and Remembrance; for details please refer to the benefice rota of services published each month in the News and Notices section of this web page. We welcome guests and visitors everyday throughout the year.</span>

The parish of Buxhall: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Shelland, King Charles the Martyr

Shelland is a small rural parish with a small but active church community. We are one of seven churches in the Combs and Finborough Group comprising churches in Combs, Great and Little Finborough, Buxhall, Onehouse, Harleston and Shelland. Like all of the churches in our group we join together in various benefice services and activities whilst also maintaining our own personality. Our most famous, and in some cases unique, features include box pews, a three tier pulpit and a regularly played barrel organ.

The parish of Shelland: King Charles the Martyr is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Gt Finborough, St Andrew

The Victorian spire of St Andrew's is a prominent feature on the landscape of the area, drawing the eye to the virtually re-built parish church. It is one of seven churches in the Combs and Finborough Group comprising churches in Combs, Great and Little Finborough, Buxhall, Onehouse, Harleston and Shelland. Like all of the churches in the group it joins together in various benefice services and activities whilst also maintaining its own personality. Visit us at: Facebook or our website.

The parish of Great Finborough: St Andrew is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Little Finborough, St Mary

St. Mary's Church, Little Finborough is part of the Combs and Finborough Benefice.

Welcome to St Mary' s Church, Little Finborough in Suffolk

The church is usually open daily from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm in the summer months, and 8.00 am to 4.00 pm in the winter months.

The church stands amid the fields of rural Suffolk. It is in a tranquil environment, suited to contemplation, meditation and to the worship of God. It is the focus of our church community which gathers week by week to engage with God’s Mission of love to the world. Will you join us on our journey?

The church is tiny, unlike many of the mighty churches of Suffolk. It was greatly renovated during the Victorian period, but retains features from the medieval period. Although it is not grand or impressive, it is charming, warm and welcoming. When the sun shines, it floods the interior of the building with light. The regular services follow the Book of Common Prayer. There are occasional special services, which follow different formats.

We invite you to explore the pages on our church and our services, and promise to give you a warm welcome when you come to see us in person. We are in a benefice with Combs, Great Finborough, Buxhall, Onehouse, Harleston and Shelland who you will find have a similar focus for their work.

Our Rector is the Reverend Sarah Jenkins.
Our Associate Priest is the Reverend Canon Pauline Higham.

The parish of Little Finborough: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.