Palm Sunday 2024 (Online Holy Communion)

Occuring
for 6 days, 9 hours, 30 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, and our Curate, The Revd Dr Karen Smith as they celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage in Clare.

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

In addition there is also the Passion Narrative from Mark 15:1-39.

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 please email [email protected] for a copy.

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Morning Prayer with Litany for Good Friday

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Stoke by Clare, St John the Baptist
Address
Stoke by Clare, CO10 8HU, United Kingdom

Join us for our special Good Friday’s service where our focus turns to the Cross. There is no celebration of the Eucharist, and churches are traditionally stripped of all decoration.

There can be no adequate way of recalling the death of the Son of God, other than silence and desolation.

Compline for Good Friday

Occuring
for 45 mins
Venue
Poslingford, St Mary
Address
The Street, Poslingford., CO10 8QY, United Kingdom

Join Revd Mark in Poslingford Church, as he leads a short and reflective service of Compline (Night Prayer) to mark the end of Good Friday.

(Do wrap up warm!)

Easter Vigil / The First Eucharist of Easter

Occuring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Hundon, All Saints
Address
North Street Hundon, CO10 8ED, United Kingdom

From earliest times Christians have gathered through the night of Easter to recall the story of God’s saving work, from creation through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This service is meant to be a real experience of new life, a passing from darkness to light which offers hope to all the faithful.

The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. The singing of the Exsultet, the ancient hymn of triumph and rejoicing, links the night of our Christian redemption to the Passover night of Israel’s redemption out of Egypt. Christian baptism is a participation in the death and resurrection of Christ. The Easter Vigil is a fitting time for all those who are already Christians to repeat with renewed commitment the promises of their own baptism. The Easter Gospel is proclaimed with all the joy and splendour that the church can find.

The Easter Eucharist follows immediately on from the Vigil. All the resources of the church – music, flowers, bells, colours – are used to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. The ‘Alleluia’, which has been silent throughout Lent, returns!

Easter Day 2024 (Online Holy Communion)

Occuring
for 5 days, 23 hours, 58 mins
Venue
Address

If you are unable to attend one of our Easter Sunday church services in person, you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, from your own home, as he celebrates Christ's Glorious Resurrection with Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are Isaiah 25:6-9, Acts 10:34-43, and Mark 16:1-8.

The hymns for today are, Jesus Christ is risen today, and Thine be the glory.

A service booklet to accompany this service is also available to download below, or please email [email protected] for a copy each week.

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Special Easter Day Service (Clare)

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

Today begins the Great Fifty Days of Eastertide! We continue with the joy created at last nights Easter Vigil as we come together to celebrate the gloriously risen Christ.

During this ‘most joyful period’ the lit Easter (or Paschal) Candle stands prominently in church for all the Eastertide services. The Alleluia appears frequently.

Children and Families Easter Craft Afternoon

Occuring
for 2 hours
Venue
Clare, St Peter & St Paul
Address
High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY, United Kingdom

Come along and join other families and children for a FREE afternoon of Easter Art and Crafts.

All Welcome, but children please remember to bring a grown up with you!

(Please note change of date from 27th March to 3rd April so as to fall in Half Term)

Coffee, Cake and Chat

Occuring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
Clare, St Peter & St Paul
Address
High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY, United Kingdom

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.

No Coffee Morning in February 2024 due to the improvement works to servery area taking place.

Parish Communion

Occuring
Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Clare, St Peter & St Paul
Address
High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY, United Kingdom

Join us for our regular service of Holy Communion.

Evening Prayer

Occuring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Clare, St Peter & St Paul
Address
High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY, United Kingdom

Join us for a simple service of Evening Prayer.

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

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

Join us for our Annual Church Meeting, including the Election of Church Wardens.

Copies of the annual report will be available in Church.

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Morning Prayer

Occuring
Every Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Clare, St Peter & St Paul
Address
High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY, United Kingdom

Join us for a simple lay-led service of Morning Prayer

Second Hand Book Sale

Occuring
for 2 days, 7 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Clare, St Peter & St Paul
Address
High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY, United Kingdom

All are invited to come and browse and purchase quality second second hand books (many in nearly new condition).

All books are reasonably priced and your purchases will go towards supporting the life, ministry and work of the church in Clare.

Books will cover a large range of subjects:
* Fiction (Old & New)
* Poetry
* History
* East Anglia
* Gardening
* Cookery
* Biographies
and many many more!

Bargains to be had for all Bookworms!

In addition there will be a sale of Paintings, together with Craft items to purchase for our younger readers.

Refreshments available.

Opening Times
Saturday, 4th May 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Sunday, 5th May 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Monday, 6th May 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Safeguarding Training (Foundation)

Occuring
for 2 hours, 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's Church, Haverhill
Address
High Street Haverhill Suffolk, CB9 8AX

This is an in person training event, especially for those who are unable to complete the online training.

In order to attend this course you must have completed the "Basic Awareness" Training

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Wedding of Chloe Naxton & Jack Hickford

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

We celebrate Chloe and Jack joining together before God as they begin a lifelong journey of love together.

Archdeacon's Visitation (Clare Deanery)

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

All are welcome to join Archdeacon David for his annual service to welcome and swear in Churchwarden's from across the deanery.

Vicarage Garden Party & Sale

Occuring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
The Vicarage
Address
14 High Street Clare Suffolk, CO10 8NY

Come and enjoy a Garden Party in the Vicarage, browse some of the stalls and meet neighbours old and new.

Help raise funds for Clare Parish Church

Everyone Welcome

Safeguarding Training (Leadership Part 1)

Occuring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary's Church, Haverhill
Address
High Street Haverhill Suffolk, CB9 8AX

This is an in person training event, especially for those who are unable to complete the online training.

In order to attend this course you must have completed the "Foundation" Training

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Safeguarding Training (Leadership Part 2)

Occuring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary's Church, Haverhill
Address
High Street Haverhill Suffolk, CB9 8AX

This is an in person training event, especially for those who are unable to complete the online training.

In order to attend this course you must have completed the "Foundation" Training and "Leadership Part 1"

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