Barham, St Mary & St Peter, Barham

This is the Parish Church of Claydon and Barham and is world famous as the home of one of Henry Moore's sculptures of the Madonna and Child. This life size sculpture is a war memorial for the men of Claydon who fell in the 2nd World War

The villages of Claydon and Barham are separate civil parishes but became United Benefice 1974. St Peter's in Claydon was closed for regular public worship in 1975 and St Mary's became the Parish Church of Claydon & Barham. In 1977 the Church in Claydon was declared redundant and St Mary's became the Church of St Mary and St Peter. St Peter's Claydon is now maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust and is open for visitors on most days.

The Church today is an active Church with an Electoral Roll in the region of 150 and the main Sunday service usually has an attendance of between 60 and 100. We have an enthusiastic choir who lead the musical side of the worship at every 10am Sunday service. We actively encourage children and young people with groups targetted at their needs.

Everyone, whatever their age, is most welcome at Claydon and Barham Church. For a full list of services this month see the CHURCH DIARY under "OUR NEWS" below.

We have ample car parking and attached to the Church is a modern hall which is available for hire during the week.

The Priest-in-Charge Rev'd Peter Thorn also looks after Gt Blakenham and Henley with a team of 2 non-stipendiary women priests and two lay readers.

The Church building is well maintained with finances from grants, legacies, donations and 3 major fundraising events each year. Our policy is that finance for the mission of the Church should be provided by those who actively support this work but we seek support for maintaining the heritage in the building from the wider population. We believe that fundraising events have an important role to play in the social life of the Church and are also an important outreach to the wider community and above all they should be fun.
For Pastoral matters, enquiries re baptisms, weddings, funerals etc Rev'd Peter can be contacted at the Rectory, 7 Back Lane, Claydon, Ipwich Tel 01473 830362. His day off is usually Mondays.

For further Information visit the links listed on the right.

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For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals or other pastoral matters Contact Rev Peter Thorn on 01473 830362 or at the Rectory 7 Back Lane, Claydon, Ipswich or e-mail peterthorn15@hotmail.co.uk
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For matters relating to this site contact
Roger Colthorpe
5 Phillipps Road
Barham
Ipswich
IP6 0AZ
Tel: 01473 831079

Special Events
Regular Services and Events

Open Air Band Concert

Open Air Band Concert in the beautiful gardens of Barham Hall. We have been fortunate to again book the Ipswich and Norwich Coop Brass Band for our 5th Open Air concert. Programme will include a wide variety of music including music from the shows, classical, folk and finish with a singalong session and "Last Night of the Proms" finale. This band is a 1st Section brass band based in Ipswich. In January 2009 they were promoted to the championship section nationally. They were also crowned the champion band of East Anglia, after winning the East Anglian contest.. Get your picnic baskets out and bring your own food and drink. Gates open at 6pm to allow time for garden viewing prior to band starting at 7pm and finishing around 10pm. Entry by ticket only available from March 2009. Ticket price only £9.00 but if you buy before 30th May 2010 you will only have to pay the bargain price of £7.50 each. Available by sending cheque to Claydon & Barham PCC and SAE to Roger Colthorpe, 5 Phillipps Road, Barham, Ipswich IP6 0AZ. Numbers strictly limited to 450 so don't delay as after last year we fully expect to sell out. Cheques will be returned immediately if event sold out.

Saturday 10th July 2010 at 6:00 PM for 4 hours

Sunday

Said Holy Communion
A quiet act of worship held every Sunday with Book of Common Worship. A time for quiet reflection - no hymns. Sung communion is held at 10am most Sundays. Worth checking with "what's on" as this service is not held on any fifth sunday
Every first second third and fourth Sunday at 8:00 AM for 50 minutes

First Sunday Communion
Communion Service to Book of Common Worship format with a theme addressing issues of concern today. Designed to appeal to both the regular worshipper and those not so familiar with the Communion Service. Full Choir.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

First Sunday Workshop for 3 to 10 year olds
This is a once a month event which runs in parallel with the main Sunday Service in the hall attached to the Church on 1st Sunday in the month. We aim to teach the Children about the Christian faith in a fun way using craft, stories, music drama, puzzles etc. Mum and dad are free to enjoy the service in peace or just to drop the children off and pick them up at approximately 11am
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM

Second & Fourth Parish Communion
Communion service in book of Common Worship format with Gloria and some responses sung. Full Choir
Every second and fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Third Sunday Community Worship
An informal service for all ages with full choir. Often led by Church or Community groups. Suitable for all ages and Church experience (or none)
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 55 minutes

Fifth Sunday Family Communion
An easy to follow communion service for all the family on the 5th Sunday when this occurs. Full choir. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SERVICE IS A JOINT SERVICE AND MOVES ROUND THE THIS CHURCH, HENLEY AND GT BLAKENHAM. THIS IS THE ONLY SERVICE ON 5TH SUNDAYS
when it occurs every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Youth Group Meeting
Group for Christian young people (10+)meeting once or twice a month on Sunday evenings for mainly social activities.
At least monthly see Diary Sunday at 6:30 PM