We are sad to announce that on 20th March, Long Melford United Reformed Church was formally closed by resolution passed by the Eastern Synod of the United Reformed Church. This decision has been made in consultation with the church membership. As many members are struggling with health issues and unable to continue the burdens of running the building and due to increasing pressures on maintenance, it was felt that now was the time to cease this witness in Long Melford.  ..read more

St Gregory’s, with the Sudbury Group Churches, are excited to be recruiting for a part time registered Christian nurse for a position as Parish Nurse for Sudbury.  If anyone knows of a nurse who may be interested, a description of this position is attached, or if they want to know more or to receive an application pack, email: thetreasurer@stgregspcc.uk . The closing date is 11 April.

See details .

The National Day of Reflection, coordinated by the charity Marie Curie and officially supported by the Church of England, will designate a special day to reflect on collective loss and grief.  

On Tuesday 23 March 2021 there will be a national minute’s silence at 12 noon to create a moment that shows support for the millions of people who’ve been bereaved. 

Some local churches will be marking this day.

St Gregory’s will be open for longer: for candle lighting, quiet reflection, and prayer. ..read more

Andy Jowitt writes:  My sister-in-law is learning the harp and her teacher is a wonderful harpist called Lucy Bunce, who is ‘Director of Contemporary Music’ at St Andrew’s Church, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge and also offers a music ministry as part of the chaplaincy at Addenbrookes Hospital.  She has written a song of blessing for the NHS.  It’s due to be featured, together with an interview, on the Palm Sunday (28 March) edition of the BBC’s Songs of Praise.  Do look ..read more

Ruth Ridge has set up an email prayer network to circulate requests, resources, and good news stories that are sent to her. In addition, Zoom Prayer Meetings are now happening on Saturday mornings, 9 to 10am. If you would like to be part of this group, please email Ruth on: ruthkridge@gmail.com . Ruth usually sends out updates on Fridays.

We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our community again – they really blow my mind! We already have over 300 eggs donated which is more than we can probably use.

So, two things: please can you spread the word in your churches/community that we really can’t take anymore. Also, if you know of any groups who would benefit from some eggs, please let me know.

Lent blessings,

Vicky (storehouse Team Leader)

vicky@stourvalleyvineyard.org

St Gregory’s, with the Sudbury Group Churches, are excited to be recruiting for a part time registered Christian nurse for a position as Parish Nurse for Sudbury.  If anyone knows of a nurse who may be interested, a description of this position is attached, or if they want to know more or to receive an application pack, email: thetreasurer@stgregspcc.uk .

See details .

Andy Jowitt writes:  My sister-in-law is learning the harp and her teacher is a wonderful harpist called Lucy Bunce, who is ‘Director of Contemporary Music’ at St Andrew’s Church, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge and also offers a music ministry as part of the chaplaincy at Addenbrookes Hospital.  She has written a song of blessing for the NHS.  It’s due to be featured, together with an interview, on the Palm Sunday (28 March) edition of the BBC’s Songs of Praise.  Do look ..read more

Ruth Ridge has set up an email prayer network to circulate requests, resources, and good news stories that are sent to her. In addition, Zoom Prayer Meetings are now happening on Saturday mornings, 9 to 10am. If you would like to be part of this group, please email Ruth on: ruthkridge@gmail.com . Ruth usually sends out updates on Fridays.

The leaflet for the four weeks from Sunday 14 March can be found here .