The Claydon Benefice

The Claydon Benefice became a legal entity in 2019 although the three parishes of Claydon & Barham, Henley and Great Blakenham had been co-operating together under a single Priest-in-Charge for many years, we currently have a vacancy for Rector following  Revd Tracey Caswell's move in June 2026.

The Rectory for the Benefice is at 7 Back Lane Claydon.

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Families@430

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Parish Church of Claydon & Barham,
Church Lane Barham Ipswich, IP6 0PT, United Kingdom

A monthly event for the mum dad and the children. We usually start with crafts or a similar activity in the Church Hall, followed by a short piece of child focussed worship in the church then return for a sit down two course meal back in the hall. We aim to finish around 6pm, In the summer months we may have outdoor activities such as Forest Church and in July we have a BBQ with the whole Church

Coffee Morning

Monthly. Every Third Tuesday at for 2 hours
Henley Cross Keys
, United Kingdom

Come and make new Friends over a cuppa. all welcome

Bereavement Cafe

Monthly. Every Fourth Saturday at for 2 hours
Great Blakenham Parish Room
Stowmarket Road Great Blakenham, IP6 0LN, United Kingdom

A safe place to come and talk about your loss, whether recent, anticipated or a long time ago; or if you wish, just to sit and be with others

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Safeguarding

"Our Benefice 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). 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 of our churches, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [add their details here or use the button below to link to your own page that shows the info or the diocesan safeguarding page]. 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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