St Mary the Virgin, Depden

Welcome to St Mary’s Church, Depden.

Our little medieval church is hidden in the woods, half a mile from the road and only accessible by foot. Local people have worshiped in this place for hundreds of years. It is a place of retreat, refuge, tranquillity and peace and is much loved.

We are working to ensure that the church remains at the centre of our village community providing fellowship, friendship, care and support. Everyone is welcome wherever you are on your journey with Christ; firm believers, doubters and those not sure alike.

You are welcome to join our monthly Sunday worship and join us for refreshments afterwards.  

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Please donate to encourage and maintain our little church

Get in touch

Rev. Clive Fairclough

The Rectory
New Road
Chevington
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Suffolk

IP29 5QL
Rector
01284 850857
Anne Nicolson, Church Warden
01284850658

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What's on

Green Bites - monthly get together over a simple lunch

Monthly. Every Third Thursday at for 2 hours
Depden
Depden, United Kingdom

A lunch for everyone that would like to join us for a bite to eat and a chat held in a home in the village every month. Lunches are simple fayre - usually soup and roll and coffee and cake and start at 12.30pm.

A very warm welcome awaits you, so please do join us if you would like to.

Please contact Evlyne Payne on 01284 850502 or Anne Nicholson on 01284 850658 for details of this months lunch.

Our Benefice
News

Depden Living Nativity 2024 Launch Script Sept 13th 7pm

We will be performing the Depden Living Nativity again this year. If you think you might want to get involved - in whatever capacity do join us for a light hearted, no strings attached preview of what we are planning for 2024 - there will be wine!

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Depden: St Mary's 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) Tim Freathy. Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages with vital links and information including contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact Tim on 07816828016, or Karen Galloway, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (07785621319). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, contact the Police on 999. If you have concerns but the person but they are not in immediate danger, contact children and adult social care services at Suffolk County Council Customer First - 0808 800 4005 (Freephone from landlines and some mobiles)

Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages