The season of joyful celebration that began at Christmas now continues through the successive Sundays of Epiphany, and only ends with the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas).

The child who has been manifested to the magi at his birth, and was recognised by Simeon and Anna, when he was presented in the Temple according to the Law of Israel.

He is the one for whom a voice came from heaven, saying, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased".

Our readings today come from Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 10:34-43, and Matthew 3:13-end.

Our Epiphany Carols today are 'Crown him with many crowns" and 'Hail to the Lord's Anointed' .

A service booklet to accompany this service can be downloaded below.

View attachment

The season of joyful celebration that began at Christmas now continues through the successive Sundays of Epiphany, and only ends with the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas).

The child who has been manifested to the magi at his birth will go on to be recognised by Simeon and Anna, when he comes to be presented in the Temple according to the Law of Israel.

He is both 'a light to lighten the Gentiles' and 'The glory of God's people Israel'.

Our readings today come from Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42.

Our hymns today are 'Crown him with many crowns' and 'Hail to the Lord's Anointed'.

A service booklet to accompany this service can be downloaded below.

View attachment

Join us for our regular service of Holy Communion.

Morning Prayer with hymns and address

Come and join us in Clare Parish Church for Coffee, Cake and Chat!

Fair trade Coffee, Delicious Cakes, and a change to meet up with friends old and new.

No Charge - but Donations Welcome.

Children's activities also available.

Join us for a simple service of Evening Prayer.

Bring your favourite pancake topping and your frying pan for Pancake eating and Pancake races!

Donations of eggs, flour, and milk welcome.

Donation towards the upkeep of Poslingford Church gratefully received or a jar/tin/something for the Community Pantry in Clare

A Valentine's Celebration at the Heart of Our Community.

Join us for An Evening of Love Songs by Candlelight - a magical Valentine's concert held in the intimate glow of candlelight at St Peter and St Paul's Church in Clare, Suffolk.

This special evening brings together a carefully chosen collection of timeless love songs, spanning generations and genres. From the soulful sounds of Bill Withers, Al Green, Nina Simone, and Etta James, to contemporary classics by Crowded House, Jeff Buckley, Norah Jones, and The Cinematic Orchestra, the programme celebrates love in all its forms - tender, joyful, bittersweet, and enduring.

Performed by an ensemble of local and professional musicians, these songs are presented with warmth, sensitivity, and simplicity, allowing the music and lyrics to shine in this beautiful and reflective setting. Familiar favourites sit alongside intimate moments, creating an atmosphere that is romantic, welcoming, and deeply moving.

Come with a partner, friends, family, or simply to enjoy a peaceful Valentine's evening; this concert offers a chance to pause, reflect, and share in music that speaks straight to the heart.

All profits from this event will be donated to the Clare Liaison and Support Project, enabling our volunteers to continue supporting vulnerable and isolated residents in and around Clare.

Doors will open at 5pm for a 6pm performance.

Another great community event at Poslingford Church.

Bring a Pudding, a bowl and spoon and enjoy puddings in the church and churchyard.

Tea and Coffee will be available.

Donations to the church or the community pantry welcome.

All are welcome to come along to St Mary the Virgin Church in Poslingford for some exciting games of bingo, together with some bangers to eat.

Bangers will be £1 (to offset costs)

You are encouraged to bring a tin/jar/packet for the Community Pantry, and then exchange it 1 to 1 for each Bingo Card.

Bring vegetables or flowers seeds or plants to Exchange

Or simply come along and enjoy tea and cake.

Donations to the church or the community pantry welcome.

A fun afternoon community activity.

Bring your own beer (or soft drink) and a donation for the Community Pantry and enjoy a fun quiz!

Join us for another great community BBQ

Everyone Welcome

Our next Community Social Event will be on Saturday 8th August 2026 from 2pm where we will be making scarecrows!

Straw will be provided but please bring tights, outfits and lots of imagination!

Refreshments will be available.

Donations of tins and packets for the Community Pantry welcome.

The annual Sponsored Ride and Stride is a national event, and every second Saturday in September cyclists, walkers and runners are out making money for their local county Churches Trust.

The idea started in Suffolk, and is now held across England, with Suffolk leading the table of funds raised. The Ride and Stride is the main source of income to Suffolk Historic Churches Trust to enable it to make grants to churches and chapels of all denominations towards repair and restoration costs.

Ride and Stride is run entirely by volunteers and is inter-denominational, with participants sponsored for each place of worship visited between 9.00am and 5.00pm on Ride and Stride Day or with a donation, regardless of the number of churches visited.

The money raised by each cyclist or walker is shared equally between the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust and the place of worship nominated by the participant.

As important as the participants are the many volunteers who give up the day to man the churches and chapels and sign in the cyclists and walkers as they arrive. Hundreds of places of worship are manned during the day and that takes quite a team of volunteers! It is a real community effort that is the lifeblood of the Trust.

The Poslingford Pumpkin event. 🎃

Tea, coffee and cake for those wishing to catch up with neighbours.

Donations to the Community Pantry are welcome.