Barham, St Mary & St Peter, Barham

This is the Parish Church of Claydon and Barham.

These villages 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.

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.

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.

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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Roger Colthorpe for general info
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 book the Ipswich and Norwich Coop Brass Band for our 4th 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 recently 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. 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 last two years sold out before the event. Cheques will be returned immediately if event sold out.

Saturday 11th July 2009 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 one or two services may not be held during Interegnum
Every 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

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

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.

Family Service
An informal service for all the family with full choir. Sometimes includes drama and participation by younger attendees. Followed by coffee and a chance for a chat.
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 50 minutes

Family Communion
An easy to follow communion service for all the family. Full choir
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