Five lovely Suffolk churches in the West of the County and situated just a short distance from Bury St Edmunds
Serving our communities and sharing God’s love and generosity
Thank you for visiting our website and welcome
Perhaps you are looking at our website because you are thinking of coming to church for the first time, or you might be returning after a period of being away. Maybe you have just moved to the area or are visiting; maybe you want to explore more about the Christian faith or ask questions about a special service, or maybe you are just looking – whatever the reason, you are very welcome!
Our benefice includes five lovely Suffolk churches, each with its own unique identity, and history that extends beyond 1,000 years! They are lovingly cared for by the people in the parishes who are all committed to keeping the churches in the best possible condition for both now, and for future generations. Our churches are open each day – offering a place of rest and reflection, a chance to pray and the opportunity to discover more about our work and the worshipping family of Christ.
Our services work on a rotation system and usually there is at least three Holy Communion services every Sunday morning (please see the monthly service listing for further information). We also have a short service of holy communion on a Wednesday morning at 0930 in Barrow, and Evening Prayer on a Thursday at 5.00pm which is by Zoom. Other services are also available such as a Pet Service, Taize, Songs of Praise, and Family Services. And of course, baptisms (christenings) and weddings. Our churches welcome children and families and we provide areas where children can play safely.
We are a very busy benefice committed to serving our community – from offering food to those who need additional support, or microwaves, slow cookers, warm clothing, and other forms of help. This, we believe, is sharing the love of Christ with our neighbour – we serve and reach out to all in love and generosity.
We are currently in Interregnum but we are here for you. If you feel lonely or just keen to have a chat, please contact us. We can and will pray for you. If you need additional support, then make contact. And if you would like to join our family then you would be most welcome.
We hope you will find what you are looking for on this website. Do feel free to make contact if you need any further information.
With every blessing
The Rev’d Nicola Grieves
Reaching out in Love
If you or someone you know needs pastoral or spiritual support, please let us know by contacting
The Rev’d Nicola Grieves
Email: revnicolagrieves@gmail.com
Telephone: 07515 721172
OUTREACH
The Barrow Benefice has a history of outreach. From coffee mornings to supporting charities such as Water Aid, Tearfund, the Children’s Society, EACH and St Nicholas Hospice Care and Tayfen House. Find out about Pub Church and our Big Breakfast together with our Community Pantry, A Hardship Fund, Warm Rooms and a Microwave & Slow Cooker Project
ECO CHURCH
What our benefice is doing to help save the planet
One of our many challenges, as members of Eco church, is to limit our waste by adhering to the principles of reduce, re-use, recycle – sometimes referred to as the ‘Three Rs’ of recycling. Find out more how you can get involved and how we can all help to save our planet
OUR SERVICES
Our services take part over the five churches that make up our Benefice and you will be made very welcome. We also hold special services such as a Pet Service and of course at times such as Harvest Festival. Please take a look here at our Services for more information.
OUR SPECIAL SERVICES
If you are looking for our FULL LIST OF Services, they are listed separately
Crib Service – Barrow
Crib Service - Barrow
CHRISTMAS EVE Minister: Revd Nicola Join our instant Nativity and come dressed as Mary, Joseph, Kings, Shepherds, Angels, Sheep, stars...
Crib Service – Risby
Crib Service - Risby
Christmas Eve Join our instant Nativity and come dressed as Mary, Joseph, Kings, Shepherds, Angels, Sheep, stars...
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) – Lt Saxham
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) - Lt Saxham
CHRISTMAS EVE Minister: Revd Nicola Late Night Holy Communion by candlelight
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) – Denham
Holy Communion (Traditional Language) - Denham
CHRISTMAS DAY Minister: Rev Lawrence
Credit © Embrace the Middle East
OUR LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
If you are looking for our Services, they are listed separately
Christmas Activities and Services for all the family
Christmas Activities and Services for all the family
Christmas Tree Decorating, Christmas Eve Crib service and Christmas Day All Age Service
Christmas Activities and Services for all the family
Christmas Activities and Services for all the family
Christmas Tree Decorating, Christmas Eve Crib service and Christmas Day All Age Service
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
First in the series of talks at home via zoom Caroline Holmes : Coffee - bean to cup via Ethiopia, Arabia and Costa Rica
Big Breakfast
Big Breakfast
Join us for our ‘Big Breakfast’ at Barrow Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
Second in the series of talks at home via zoom. Stephen Spencer : Stop the boats - tall tales from Passport Control.
Big Breakfast
Big Breakfast
Join us for our ‘Big Breakfast’ at Barrow Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
Third in the series of talks at home via zoom Alison Lennox : Food rationing during the Second World War - the need, the process and the outcome.
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
Series of Talks at Home via Zoom
Fourth in the series of talks at home via zoom. Adrian Tindall : A neat and beautiful theatre - the story of Bury St Edmunds Market Cross.
ECO Church News No. 154 Wrapping ourselves in Plastic Part III
ECO CHURCH NEWS – No. 153 Plastic Fashion Part II
ECO Church News No. 152 – we are wrapping ourselves in plastic part I
ECO Church News No. 151 – Remember Hedgehogs this November!
ECO Church News No. 150
Message from The Rev’d Lynda Sebbage
ECO Church News No. 149 Autumn – Clover Leaf Lawn Project part III
ECO Church News No. 148 Autumn – Clover lawn project
ECO Church News No. 147 Gardening without Pesticides Part III
ECO Church News No. 146 Gardening without Pesticides Part II
ECO Church News No.145 Gardening without Pesticides Part I
ECO Church News No.144 Pesticides and Climate Change Part III
We produce an informative colour newsletter every Saturday – full of events, notices, prayers and details of the Bible readings for the forthcoming Sunday. Please do let us know if you would like to receive a copy.