We continue our journey through the season of "Ordinary Time", but there is nothing ordinary about this period of the Churches year. It is called this simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word 'ordinalis', refers to numbers in series, from which we get the English word 'order'.

The numbered weeks represent the ordered life of the Church - a period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons), nor in reflection or penance (as in the seasons of Advent and Lent), instead the Church focuses on growth and renewal, and looks forward in expectation of of the second coming of Christ.

Our services in our churches continue as normal, however, we recognise that through ill health, frailty, or infirmity, not everyone is able to join us every week. Therefore, if you are unable to attend in person, you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, who is joined by our Curate, The Revd Dr Karen Smith, as he celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15;2:23-24, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, and Mark 5:21-43.

The hymns for today are, Thanks to God whose word was spoken, and, Jesus Christ is waiting.

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

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Join us for our service of Holy Communion

We continue our journey through the season of "Ordinary Time", but there is nothing ordinary about this period of the Churches year. It is called this simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word 'ordinalis', refers to numbers in series, from which we get the English word 'order'.

The numbered weeks represent the ordered life of the Church - a period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons), nor in reflection or penance (as in the seasons of Advent and Lent), instead the Church focuses on growth and renewal, and looks forward in expectation of of the second coming of Christ.

Our services in our churches continue as normal, however, we recognise that through ill health, frailty, or infirmity, not everyone is able to join us every week. Therefore, if you are unable to attend in person, you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow as he celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are Ezekiel 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, and Mark 6:1-13.

The hymns for today are, For the fruits of all creation, and, Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking.

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

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Our children are precious to all who love and care for them and are precious to God as well.

We all want the very best for them, and so too does God.

So a Baptism, which we celebrate today, is just the beginning of a wonderful lifelong journey of faith .... and so much more.

Morning Prayer with hymns and address

Come and enjoy a Garden Party in the Vicarage, browse some of the stalls and meet neighbours old and new.

Help raise funds for Clare Parish Church

Everyone Welcome

We celebrate India and Jack joining together before God as they begin a lifelong journey of love together.

This is an in person training event, especially for those who are unable to complete the online training.

In order to attend this course you must have completed the "Foundation" Training

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This is an in person training event, especially for those who are unable to complete the online training.

In order to attend this course you must have completed the "Foundation" Training and "Leadership Part 1"

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Long Melford Silver Band will be joined by the Military Wives Choir Wimbish alongside members of the Uniformed and Military services for this Festival of Remembrance.

An evening of music to pay tribute and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, culminating in the traditional Drumhead Service as performed each year at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

Ticketing information will be released in September.