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

Coffee Time around the Benefice

Monthly. Every First, Third Wednesday, Friday, Saturday at for 2 hours
All Saints', Newton
Church Road Newton Green, Sudbury Sudbury, CO10 0PQ, United Kingdom
St Mary's, Boxford
Church Street Boxford, Sudbury, CO10 5DU, United Kingdom
St Lawrence's, Lt. Waldingfield
Church Road Little Waldingfield, Sudbury Sudbury, CO10 0SP, United Kingdom

Please join us as we meet for coffee, cake and a catch up, everyone welcome.
10.00 am - every Tuesday at Mary's House, 5 Swan Street, Boxford
10.30 am - 1st Friday of every month at St Lawrence's Church, Lt Waldingfield
10.00 am - 3rd Wednesday of every month at All Saints' Church, Newton
10.00 am - 3rd Saturday of every month at St Mary's Church, Boxford

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Madrigalia & A Melody of Harps present A Spring Concert

for 2 hours
St Bartholomew's, Groton
Church Street Groton, Sudbury Sudbury, CO10 5ED, United Kingdom

Join us for for an afternoon of music at our Spring Concert. Welcoming glass of Pimms, Refreshments.

Retiring collection.

This is not a ticketed event, just come along on the day, everyone is welcome.

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Boxford Open Gardens, including Edwardstone

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

We will be opening our gardens again and are very much looking forward to showing off our wonderful village.

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Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Tom Bowen ([email protected] or 07588 871220). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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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