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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All Saints', Newton - Harvest Cream Tea

for 2 hours
Newton Green Village Hall
School Lane Newton Sudbury, CO10 0QS, United Kingdom

All Saints’ Church warmly invites you to a delightful afternoon of autumnal charm at the Harvest Cream Tea, taking place on Sunday, 5th October 2025 at 3:00 PM in Newton Green Village Hall. Enjoy freshly baked treats, warm conversation, and the gentle spirit of the harvest season.
Tickets are £10, and the event will feature a raffle with lovely prizes to be won.
To reserve your place, please call Fiona on 01787 377630.

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St Mary's Boxford, Harvest Supper

for 3 hours
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

St Mary’s Church, Boxford, invites you to a heartwarming evening of good food and great company at our Harvest Supper on Friday, 10th October at 7:00 PM. Enjoy a delicious two-course home-cooked meal in a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the season’s abundance. A suggested donation of £7.50 is payable on the day.
To reserve your place, please contact the Benefice Office by Thursday, 2nd October at 01787 828046 or email [email protected].

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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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