Box River Benefice

The Box River Benefice is a group of warm and friendly churches set in beautiful villages in the Suffolk countryside. Whether you are an old hand to faith, a new explorer, just passing through or find yourself curious for no particular reason, you are most welcome indeed.

We keep our Church Near You pages up to date with the latest service information and events information but please check out our website for further information or contact the Benefice Office.

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What's on

Organ Recital

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

This is the third year of our "Music for a Summer Evening" concerts, if you haven't been before, you are missing out!!
Experience the beautiful sound of Tom Cogan's Organ Recital, everyone is welcome and it is FREE, finishing 7.00 pm, you can continue your evening elsewhere.

Boxford Open Gardens, including Edwardstone

for 5 hours
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

Spend a few hours wandering through stunning gardens in Boxford & Edwardstone

Music for a Summer's Evening - Suffolk Clarinet Quintet

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

Join us for an hour of beautiful harmonies !
Enjoy a glass of wine after the recital.

Retiring collection in aid of St Mary's Church Organ Fund

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our parishes of Boxford, Edwardstone, Groton, Little Waldingfield and Newton are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer, Tom Bowen 07588 871220 or [email protected], or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected].

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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