With deep sadness, we remember and give thanks to God for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and offer our prayers and condolences on the occasion of her death. We believe she now lives eternally with Christ, the King of Kings, her Lord and Saviour, in whom she placed her faith and hope throughout her life. From today, all the churches of our benefice* will be open during daylight hours for anyone who would like to sit in quietness to pray or reflect. Books of Condolence will also be available for people to leave a message.This evening at 7pm, there will be a a short service of prayer and reflection at St Mary's church Grundisburgh to which everyone is welcome.On Sunday 11th September, in addition to our usual Sunday services**, at 3pm there will be a reflective service for families with younger children in place of the planned Messy Church andat 6pm there will be a special Evensong at St Mary's Grundisburgh.For those unable to attend church, there is an online book of condolence herehttps://www.churchofengland.org/remembering-her-majesty-queenand the means to light a virtual candle here https://www.churchofengland.org/remembering-her-majesty-queen/her-majesty-queen-book-condolence#light-a-candleA prayer you may like to use at this time:Gracious God, we give thanksfor the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth,for her faith and her dedication to duty.Bless our nation as we mourn her deathand may her example continue to inspire us;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.May Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace and rise in glory.Reverend Katrina*Churches of the Carlford Benefice: Ashbocking, Boulge, Burgh, Clopton, Culpho, Grundisburgh, Hasketon, Otley and Swilland** Services on Sunday 11th September8am Grundisburgh Holy Communion9.30 Hasketon Holy Communion11am Ashbocking Holy Communion11am Grundisburgh Holy Communion11am Clopton Lay-led service3pm Grundisburgh reflective service for families with younger children6pm Grundisburgh EvensongRev'd Katrina DykesRector Carlford BeneficeAssistant Rural Dean of Woodbridge Deanery
As part of our Lent Journey in 2022 we are following the Church of England's daily reflections on the theme of #LiveLent Embracing Justice. For each day of Lent, #LiveLent Embracing Justice booklet offers a daily Bible reading, a short reflection and a prayer, as well as a practical challenge. Each week follows a different thread through the many stories of justice in the Bible to explore how God works with humanity to bring justice, wholeness and salvation to all. You can get the reflections though booklets available in the back of church or online or via a smartphone app (later in February).However many of us like to talk about what we've read and reflected on so we are going to offer 'Join the Conversation' sessions twice a week during Lent. These will be informal conversations hosted by a member of the ministry team for people to turn up and talk about what they've read. Please use either of the sessions and do feel free to come to one, two or them all. We really do look forward to seeing you! We'll be in the Moon & Mushroom pub on Monday evenings - (7th March to 4th April), 7.30pm to 8.30pm - just turn up!OROn Zoom on Wednesday afternoons (9th March to 6th April) 3.30pm to 4.30pm. (Please email Mark or Katrina for the link)We look forward to the conversations!
We are part of a group of nearby churches that work, worship and hold events together. You can find details of these other churches, and details of events for this and the other churches on our benefice website, Carlfordchurches.orgFor instance we have a copy of the Grapevine our monthly newsletter there. We also have news of the events going on like Messy Church (for children), Home groups, Church services in the week and on Sundays. Please click to go to https://www.Carlfordchurches.org
