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 is Fr Christopher Giles. His contact details are listed below.
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
This weekend we begin our celebrations with Rector, Fr Chris Giles, as he celebrates 10 years since his ordination.
Sunday 21 June
10am Sung Eucharist St Mary's Great Wratting celebrating Fr Chris' 10 years since ordination with a special service and refreshments afterwards.
Sunday 28 June
10am Sung Eucharist St Peter's Little Thurlow refreshments after the service to continue celebrating Fr Chris 10 year anniversary.
6pm Evensong St Peter and St Paul's Kedington celebrating the Patronal Festival of St Peter and At Paul. Preceded by afternoon tea at 4.30pm
Sunday July 5 July
10am Sung Eucharist at St Peter and Paul’s Kedington
Sunday 12 July
8am Said Eucharist at St Peter and St Paul's in Kedington
10am Sung Eucharist All Saints Great Thurlow
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. However, if you do not wish to receive from the Chalice, please say ‘Intinct’ as the Priest approaches you, and they will intinct (or dip) the wafer in consecrated wine from a separate Chalice.
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 07405 624132
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".
