Today marks the beginning of "Ordinary Time", but there is nothing ordinary about this period of the Churches year. It is called this simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word 'ordinalis', refers to numbers in series, from which we get the English word 'order'.

The numbered weeks represent the ordered life of the Church - a period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons), nor in reflection or penance (as in the seasons of Advent and Lent), instead the Church focuses on growth and renewal, and looks forward in expectation of of the second coming of Christ.

Our services in our churches continue as normal, however, we recognise that through ill health, frailty, or infirmity, not everyone is able to join us every week. Therefore, if you are unable to attend in person, you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, from your own home, as he celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-25, and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.

The hymns for today are, Christ whose glory fills the skies, and, Who would true valour see.

A service booklet to accompany this service is also available to download below, alternatively please email [email protected] to be added to the weekly email and receive one automatically.

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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 a Summer Series of Coffee Concerts in Clare Parish Church performed by talented musicians.

Refreshments served from 11am. Concert begins at 11.30am and will run for approximately 45 minutes.

Admission is free with a retiring collection. After expenses, the remaining funds will support the work and fabric of the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Clare

Join us for a simple service of Evening Prayer.

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 Summer Series of Coffee Concerts in Clare Parish Church performed by talented musicians.

Refreshments served from 11am. Concert begins at 11.30am and will run for approximately 45 minutes.

Admission is free with a retiring collection. After expenses, the remaining funds will support the work and fabric of the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Clare

Join us for another great community BBQ

Everyone Welcome

Join us for a fun afternoon of singing your favourite hymns, whilst enjoying a cup (or two) of Pimms*

Donations towards the work and restoration of Hundon Church gratefully received.

* Non-Alcoholic alternative also available.

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.

Join us for a Summer Series of Coffee Concerts in Clare Parish Church performed by talented musicians.

Refreshments served from 11am. Concert begins at 11.30am and will run for approximately 45 minutes.

Admission is free with a retiring collection. After expenses, the remaining funds will support the work and fabric of the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Clare

Come and visit the church and enjoy the wonderful floral displays, from groups and individuals in the village.

Come and visit the church and enjoy the wonderful floral displays from groups and individuals in the village.

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.

Join us for a Summer Series of Coffee Concerts in Clare Parish Church performed by talented musicians.

Refreshments served from 11am. Concert begins at 11.30am and will run for approximately 45 minutes.

Admission is free with a retiring collection. After expenses, the remaining funds will support the work and fabric of the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Clare

The Poslingford Pumpkin event. 🎃

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

Donations to the Community Pantry are welcome.