Stourhead Benefice is a group of eight churches here in rural West Suffolk. Each church has its own individual characteristics. Take a look at each one on the "our churches" tab. Information about parking and accessibility is available under each individual parish.
Our Rector, Fr Chris is currently on sabbatical. If you require assistance, please contact your local churchwardens in the first instance. If necessary, our Benefice Secretary Ruth Hopper is available to help 01440 783125 or [email protected] or Jill Davis 01440 713137 [email protected]
Mondays
Evening Prayer at St Peter and St Paul Kedington 5pm (except Bank Holidays).
Tuesday
10 am - 12 noon Dolce Gusto Coffee Morning St Peter and St Paul Kedington.
Wednesday
10am Said Eucharist at St Peter and Paul’s Kedington
Sunday 9 August
8am Said Eucharist at St Peter and St Paul Kedington
10am Sung Eucharist at St Peter's Little Thurlow
4pm Evensong All Saints Great Thurlow
Sunday 16 August
10am Sung Eucharist at St Mary's Great Wratting
Sunday 23 August
10am Sung Eucharist St Mary the Virgin Great Bradley
6pm Evensong St Peter and St Paul Kedington
Sunday 30 August
10am Sung Eucharist St Mary's Little Wratting
4pm Songs of Praise All Saints Barnardiston followed by tea and cake
We are maintaining good hygiene practises including, for example, priests and servers using alcohol-based hand-sanitiser before Holy Communion, and before distributing the consecrated wafers.
Sharing of the common cup is now permitted.
Gluten Free wafers are available. If you require a gluten free wafer at communion, please speak to the priest or a member of the Ministry Team before the service.
Our Benefice of Stourhead is 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 Safeguarding Officer.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact one of our Safeguarding Officers
Ruth Hopper [email protected] or
Naomi Shelmerdine [email protected]
They can also be contacted via 07902 859169
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway on 07785 621319 or email [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. Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich".