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, and the current Rector is Revd Tracey Caswell.

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
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 9 Aug 2026
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 (Sorry this event has had to be paused due to Cross Keys being flooded)

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

Come and make new Friends over a cuppa. all welcome

Unforgettable Worship

Monthly. Every Fourth Tuesday at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church, Gt Blakenham
Stowmarket Road Gt Blakenham Ipswich, IP6 0LR, United Kingdom

You are invited to join us for this short informal and friendly service of Holy Communion. This Service is for anyone who might find a longer Service difficult, but still enjoys praising God, and is suitable for those with dementia and their carers. The service is followed by refreshments

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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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