The Stour Valley Benefice

Set in the heart of the Stour Valley in South Suffolk, we are at the heart of the six communities in which we live and serve: Cavendish, Clare, Hundon, Poslingford, Stoke-by-Clare, & Wixoe - helping to make God's love known to all.

For more information about the individual churches, services and visiting, please click on one of the churches shown in the "Our Churches" link.

What's on

Parish Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First, Third, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Stoke by Clare, St John the Baptist
Address
Stoke by Clare, CO10 8HU, United Kingdom

Join us for our service of Holy Communion

Palm Sunday 2026 (Online Holy Communion)

Occurring
for 4 days, 14 hours, 59 mins
Venue
Address

If you are unable to attend a service in person in church, you are invited to join our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, as he celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage in Clare.

The readings for today are The Palm Gospel (Matthew 21:1-11) and The New Testament (Philippians 2:5-11).

In addition there is also the Passion Narrative from Matthew 27:11-54).

The hymns for today are - Ride on, ride on in majesty! and, Lift high the cross.

A service booklet to accompany this service is also available on the website (www.stourvalley.org.uk) or please email [email protected] to be added to the weekly email and receive a copy automatically.

Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Clare, St Peter & St Paul
Address
High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY, United Kingdom

Join us for our special Maundy Thursday service where we are reminded of the importance of humble Christian service expressed through Christ’s washing of his disciple’s feet, the institution of the Eucharist, and the perfection of Christ’s obedience through the agony of Gethsemane.

Our churches

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 Benefice Safeguarding Officer (BSO).

Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our BSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the BSO:
Mr Simon Cant Tel: 01284 789211 Email: [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor:
Mrs Karen Galloway Tel: 07785 621319 Email: [email protected]

or you may speak with the Rector:
The Revd Mark Woodrow Tel: 01787 277515 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 (Suffolk County Council – 0808 800 4005).

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