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.
Credit © Embrace the Middle East
UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES & EVENTS
Benefice Holy Communion Candlelit Service – Barrow
Presentation of Christ in the temple Minister: Revd Nicola
Big Breakfast
Join us for our ‘Big Breakfast’ at Barrow Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month
Chips and Chat!
Come and join us for a drink on the second Friday of the month, 6pm at The Three Horseshoes, Barrow.
Big Breakfast
Join us for our ‘Big Breakfast’ at Barrow Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month
Chips and Chat!
Come and join us for a drink on the second Friday of the month, 6pm at The Three Horseshoes, Barrow.
Chips and Chat!
Come and join us for a drink on the second Friday of the month, 6pm at The Three Horseshoes, Barrow.
Big Breakfast
Join us for our ‘Big Breakfast’ at Barrow Village Hall (please note the change of date for this month)
Big Breakfast
Join us for our ‘Big Breakfast’ at Barrow Village Hall on the first Saturday of the month
ECO CHURCH NEWS: No 180 Becoming a net zero carbon church
ECO CHURCH NEWS No 179 House Sparrows Need Our Help
ECO CHURCH NEWS: No 178 Keep them clean
Epiphany
ECO Church News No. 177 Ten tips for the ultimate plastic free Christmas Part II
When Love Came Down to Earth!
ECO CHURCH – No.176 10 Tips for the Ultimate Plastic Free Christmas Part I
ECO CHURCH NEWS No 175 Plastic-free Christmas
To Remember and Not Forget
ECO CHURCH NEWS No. 174 Poppies are recyclable
All Good Gifts
ECO Church News No. 172 Woodland Trust’s Tree Report 2025 Part I
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.