Long standing representative for Stour Valley Vineyard Church, and past chair of CTiS&D, Tom Burrows died on 20th July, after battling cancer for a short time. Funeral details to follow. Our prayers are with his loved-ones and all who knew him.

This request has come from a person in the local church community.

“I am looking for a regular, friendly home help for my house in Sudbury while I recover from surgery and possibly longer if convenient.”

Please respond via ctis.news@gmail.com , and I will pass it on.

This Saturday,, 25 July, we are in Lavenham Church for the last Prayer Breakfast before the August break. We meet from 8 to 9.30am for a light breakfast, a time of fellowship and a time for prayer.

Please park in the Glebe Field behind The Rectory which is directly opposite the church. If you park in the public car park you will have to pay, on this occasion.

Do join us if you can. You will be most welcome, whether you ..read more

Unfortunately, Kettle & Fish is cancelled this coming Thursday, 23 July, because of illness.

Kettle & Fish is a Christian Community Cafe. Volunteer helpers come from various local churches. It is normally open on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

Kettle & Fish is next open on Thursday, 13 August. Please do drop in and see us then. We will be serving the same delicious food and providing the same friendly welcome as always, 9.45am to 1.15pm ..read more

Jane died on 12 July after a long and brave fight with cancer.

Andy and Ruth warmly welcome friends to her funeral in All Saints’ Church, Sudbury, at midday on Thursday 30th July.

Here are the minutes of the recent meeting:2026-07-16-Minutes-of-Fairtrade-Steering-Group .

See also Fairtrade-Products-stocked-by-Roys-July-2026. ,which supplements Fairtrade-goods-and-where-to-buy-Feb-2026 .

This Saturday, 18 July, we are at Wetherspoons, North Street, Sudbury. We meet from 8 to 9.30am for a light breakfast, a time of fellowship and a time for prayer.

When we meet at Wetherspoons (Grover & Allen, North Street) the plan is:

• Order teas and coffees on arrival at 8.00 am.

• 45 minutes’ prayer time.

• Order breakfasts and enjoy. (Payment to be made when ordering at the bar).

Do join us if you can. You will ..read more

Kettle & Fish is not open this Thursday. It is next open on  23 July. Please do drop in and see us then. We will be serving the same delicious food and providing the same friendly welcome as always, 9.45am to 1.15pm at Suffolk Road Church, next to Aldi.

Future dates are:       23 July,      13 & 27 August,      24 September,      8 & 22 October.(No K&F on 10 September because of holidays. If you ..read more

We are delighted to welcome Becky Harcourt as our guest speaker on Thursday 23rd July.

Becky, with her husband Paul – formerly the National Leader of New Wine – now lead All Saints Church, Woodford Wells, Essex.

Becky is a competent speaker with a powerful testimony.

There are numerous Filling Stations throughout the U.K. , Europe, the USA and South Africa, all providing an opportunity for Christians, from across the denominations, to meet together in a neutral venue.

We would ..read more

We’re looking forward to a brilliant time at Shimpling Park Farm Barn, dancing to the FABULOUS Cambridge-based ‘Catch the Pigeon’ on Friday 14th August.

The band and the food will be great, so come and enjoy the music, food and the company even if you’ve hung up your dancing shoes. 

Food is included in the ticket price – make your food choices when booking.

We really look forward to seeing you there – a fundraiser for Alpheton and Shimpling Churches.