Trinity Sunday 2024 (Online Holy Communion)

for 5 days, 14 hours, 45 mins
The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As is traditional our service today also include the Athanasian Creed, which has been in use since the sixth century, and is a statement of Christian belief focused on the Trinitarian doctrine and Christology.

Whilst our regular church services continue as normal, we recognise that for some due to illness or infirmity attendance in person is not always possible, therefore you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, and our Curate, The Revd Dr Karen Smith, from your own home, as they celebrate Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20.

The hymns for today are, How shall I sing that majesty, and, Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!.

A service booklet to accompany this service is also available to download below. Alternatively please email [email protected] to receive a copy automatically each week.

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Clare, St Peter & St Paul

Is it a great ocean liner afloat on the skyline? No, it’s one of Suffolk’s great churches with ‘a small tower for a fo’c’sle and two turrets for masts’ as author Simon Jenkins once put it. This beautiful building dominates the north end of the town, reflecting the prosperity of Clare in the Middle Ages when the main trade was cloth-making.

What's special?

The exceptional height of nave and the huge aisle windows where the light streams in through the lavish arcades. 

Look out for the gallery of 15th century roof faces and try out the handsome private pews, one bearing the emblems of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.

The 18th century ringers’ gotch – that’s a beer jug. Beer was once the payment for the ringers. Clare’s ring of eight is said to be the heaviest in Suffolk.

How old is it?

The present church dates back to at least 13th century but after a visit by the image-breaker William Dowsing in 1643, the heraldic glass in the east window is all that is left of the 15th century glass that once might have filled the church.



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The Revd Mark Woodrow

The Vicarage
14 High Street
Clare
Suffolk

CO10 8NY
The Revd Mark Woodrow, Rector
01787 277515
The Revd Dr Karen Smith, Curate
07751932408

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Trinity Sunday 2024 (Online Holy Communion)

for 5 days, 14 hours, 45 mins

The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As is traditional our service today also include the Athanasian Creed, which has been in use since the sixth century, and is a statement of Christian belief focused on the Trinitarian doctrine and Christology.

Whilst our regular church services continue as normal, we recognise that for some due to illness or infirmity attendance in person is not always possible, therefore you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, and our Curate, The Revd Dr Karen Smith, from your own home, as they celebrate Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20.

The hymns for today are, How shall I sing that majesty, and, Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!.

A service booklet to accompany this service is also available to download below. Alternatively please email [email protected] to receive a copy automatically each week.

View attachment

More info Join online

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The parish of Clare with Poslingford is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer. 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 Benefice Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

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