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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Wattisham Military Wives Choir Concert

for 2 hours
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom

Boxford Friendship Group and St Mary's Church presents Wattisham Military Wives Choir at St Mary's Church, Boxford on Saturday, 28th June at 5pm.

Tickets are £10 including refreshments, available from Alison - 01787 211067 or from Boxford Post Office

There will be a raffle raising money for Boxford Friendship Group & St Mary's Church

Father Rob's Final Service in the Box River Benefice

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

Join us for Father Rob’s Final Service on Sunday, 29th June, as we gather to celebrate and give thanks for Father Rob’s faithful service to our churches and communities. His guidance, wisdom, and kindness have touched so many lives, and as he leads his final service, we come together to honour and appreciate all he and his family has done.

Let’s join in worship, share memories, and express our gratitude as we send him off with love and blessings. Everyone is welcome to be part of this special moment.

Summer Coffee Morning with stalls

for 1 hour, 30 mins
All Saints', Newton
Church Road Newton Green, Sudbury Sudbury, CO10 0PQ, United Kingdom

We look forward to welcoming you at All Saints' Church, Newton for our annual Summer Coffee Morning with stalls

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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