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The Church continues to be alive and active, but our buildings must close We are seeing a huge increase in the number of people falling sick with COVID-19. We must distance ourselves from one another and prevent the spread … Continue reading
Local Radio Live Service on Sunday mornings The BBC has announced that it is broadcasting a church service on Sunday mornings across every local radio station in England beginning this Sunday and led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, … Continue reading
The Church continues to be alive and active, but our buildings must close We are seeing a huge increase in the number of people falling sick with COVID-19. We must distance ourselves from one another and prevent the spread of … Continue reading
All church services and events are cancelled until further notice. This includes all Sunday and midweek services, all Lent groups, lectures & lunches and fundraising and events. Funerals and weddings can still take place with only family in attendance. In … Continue reading
The Church of England website page contains prayers and intercessions for personal use, special prayers for use if it isn’t possible to meet in church, and a simple form of prayer for the morning and evening, which can be downloaded, printed, and … Continue reading
Care for those who are most vulnerable, and to ensure practices, as best as possible, that will not contribute to infection. Look out for those who do not have good support networks to ensure they receive the help and … Continue reading
There are Lent Lunches on Fridays in the Southwold Arts Centre (St Edmund’s Hall) 12.30pm-2pm and Lent Lectures on Sundays at 6pm in the URC. Southwold Lent Lectures 2020 – Topics of public concern in our modern world … Continue reading
Foodbank SOS – The Foodbank warehouse is very low on stock so please make a donation if you are able, especially UHT milk, tinned tomatoes, cartons of fruit juice, tinned meat and tinned vegetables, but anything is most welcome. Also … Continue reading
WORKING THROUGH GRIEF SESSIONS – led by Rev, Canon Simon Pitcher, Rev Alan Perry and Sarah Wallington Smith (Lay Elder and former hospice nurse). The last session: – What is Christian hope? How is my faith affected by grief? Held at … Continue reading
All are welcome to a Celebration of Ministry with the Licensing and Installation of the Rev’d. John Loftus as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Wrentham by the Archdeacon of Suffolk on Sunday, 9th February at 3.00p.m. at St. … Continue reading
WORKING THROUGH GRIEF SESSIONS – led by Rev, Canon Simon Pitcher, Rev Alan Perry and Sarah Wallington Smith (Lay Elder and former hospice nurse). Sessions include 1. How do I survive the grief process ? 2. What helps, and what doesn’t … Continue reading
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY – MONDAY 27 JANUARY AT ST FELIX SCHOOL Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place on 27 January each year (the day Auschwitz was liberated) and is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the … Continue reading
Notice of Funeral – the late Reverend Edward Rennard Following his unexpected death at home on the 30th December 2019, the Reverend Edward Rennard’s Funeral (a Requiem Mass) is to be held at 12.30pm on the 20th January 2020 at … Continue reading
TUESDAY COMMUNION SERVICES – St Margaret’s, Reydon Normal service resumes next Tuesday 14 January at 6.30pm. All Welcome! SERVICE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY – FRIDAY 17 JANUARY Our annual service, praying for the unity of Christ’s Church takes … Continue reading
TUESDAY COMMUNION SERVICES Due to Rev. Rich Henderson’s Licensing as Rural Dean, there will be no Tuesday Communion Services at St Margaret’s, Reydon from Tuesday 7th January. Tuesday 7th January, 7pm – You are invited to the Licensing of … Continue reading
TUESDAY COMMUNION SERVICES OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD Due to the Christmas Holidays and Rev. Rich Henderson’s Licensing as Rural Dean, there will be no Tuesday Communion Services at St Margaret’s, Reydon from Tuesday 24th December until services resume on Tuesday … Continue reading
TUESDAY COMMUNION SERVICES OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD Due to the Christmas Holidays and Rev. Rich Henderson’s Licensing as Rural Dean, there will be no Tuesday Communion Services at St Margaret’s, Reydon from Tuesday 24th December until services resume on Tuesday … Continue reading
LADY PENELOPE GILBEY RIP It is with great sadness that we report the death of Lady Penelope, a very faithful member of the Church and Village in Wangford as well as its Patron along with Uggeshall and Sotherton Parishes. Please … Continue reading
LADY PENELOPE GILBEY RIP It is with great sadness that we report the death of Lady Penelope, a very faithful member of the Church and Village in Wangford as well as its Patron along with Uggeshall and Sotherton Parishes. Please … Continue reading
REYDON CINEMA IN ST MARGARET’S CHURCH The next showing of the touching and funny film ‘The Bucket List’ starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson will be on Thursday 14 November at 2pm. Minimum donation of £2 towards refreshments. All welcome! … Continue reading
ALL SOULS’ SERVICE TODAY – SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER. ST MARGARET’S REYDON AT 3PM All are welcome to attend this service where we will remember by name all those who have died and especially those in the past year, whose funerals … Continue reading
Please note the following mid week services are cancelled Tuesday 6.30pm Eucharist at Reydon & Wednesday 8.45am TEAM Morning Prayer,Reydon CHARITY QUIN IN CONCERT NEXT FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1 SOUTHWOLD URC AT 7.30PM Charity (wife of Rev. Charles Croll) will … Continue reading
CHARITY QUIN IN CONCERT NOVEMBER 1 SOUTHWOLD URC AT 7.30PM Charity (wife of Rev. Charles Croll) will be singing some songs from her new album at the URC on November 1. Free Admission with a retiring collection. The concert includes … Continue reading
NEW RURAL DEAN ANNOUNCED Bishop Martin is delighted to announce that the next Rural Dean of Waveney and Blyth will be The Revd Rich Henderson (from 1 January 2020). Rich will be licensed as Rural Dean on 7 January 2020 … Continue reading
THANK YOU FROM CHARLES STORER At the Team Service the collection for Hope and Aid Direct raised an incredible £566. Thank you to everyone for your generosity to support the many refugees in the world. Sole Bay Team Ladies … Continue reading
Sole Bay Team Ladies Fellowship is back after its summer break! We meet every Wednesday at 2pm in the church room at St Margaret’s Church, Reydon, for informal bible study, praise and prayer, friendship and fellowship, and tea and biscuits. … Continue reading
The Reydon Scarecrow Trail last weekend raised a magnificent £1,690.50, all of which will go towards keeping the Christmas Lights in Reydon shining brightly this coming December. 47 Scarecrows were on display and with the theme of “Name the Song”, … Continue reading
FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR THE LIFE OF SUE DOY The funeral of Sue Doy will take place in St Edmund’s Church, Southwold on Thursday 12 September at 12.00pm. Please hold Sue, her family and many friends in your prayers … Continue reading
FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR THE LIFE OF SUE DOY The funeral of Sue Doy will take place in St Edmund’s Church, Southwold on Thursday 12 September at 12.00pm. Please hold Sue, her family and many friends in your prayers … Continue reading
FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR THE LIFE OF SUE DOY The funeral of Sue Doy will take place in St Edmund’s Church, Southwold on Thursday 12 September at 12.00pm. Please hold Sue, her family and many friends in your prayers … Continue reading
TODAY – SONGS OF PRAISE AT ST LAWRENCE, SOUTH COVE AT 3PM You are all invited to join the congregation of South Cove for their outdoor Songs of Praise to celebrate their Patronal Festival at 3pm today. Refreshments will be … Continue reading
TUESDAY 13TH AUGUST – COFFEE MORNING, 10am – 12 noon, Cardinal Newman Hall, Tea/coffee & Cake £2.00, Raffle & Cake Stall. Proceeds towards the Sacred Heart Church Restoration fund. Please come and join us. REYDON CINEMA THURSDAY 15 AUGUST … Continue reading
50th Anniversary of Uggeshall Teas, this weekend BEACH MISSION 29TH JULY – 9TH AUGUST Please encourage people of all ages to go along to the Beach Mission which has morning, afternoon and evening activities. Events are free and open … Continue reading
South Cove Flower Festival and Exhibition Running this weekend until the afternoon of Tuesday 30th July. There will be a tapestry of floral displays and an exhibition in church of ‘all things South Cove. In place of the Meadow Sale, … Continue reading
South Cove Flower Festival and Exhibition Opens with a ticketed Preview Evening 6pm – 8pm cost of ticket £5 (includes wine, soft drinks & nibbles) on Friday 26th July and closes on the afternoon of Tuesday 30th July. There will … Continue reading
South Cove Flower Festival and Exhibition Opens with a ticketed Preview Evening 6pm – 8pm cost of ticket £5 (includes wine, soft drinks & nibbles) on Friday 26th July and closes on the afternoon of Tuesday 30th July. There will … Continue reading
OPEN GARDEN AND AFTERNOON TEA – TODAY Open Garden and Tea, Bridge Foot Farm between 2-5pm. Donations to St Margaret’s two charities – Amasango Career School in Grahamstown, South Africa and Mission to Seafarers. All welcome. REYDON CINEMA AT … Continue reading
FOODBANK SOS; Lowestoft Foodbank URGENTLY require tinned tomatoes, tinned veg, tinned fruit, tinned meat, long life milk, fruit juice, rice pudding, custard, biscuits and chocolate. The warehouse is empty of these items! Please at present no soup, no baked beans, no … Continue reading
FOODBANK SOS; Lowestoft Foodbank URGENTLY require tinned tomatoes, tinned veg, tinned fruit, tinned meat, long life milk, fruit juice, rice pudding, custard, biscuits and chocolate. The warehouse is empty of these items! Please at present no soup,no baked beans, no pasta, … Continue reading
Tuesday 18 June, 7pm, St. Edmund’s Church, Southwold – Dementia Awareness Training To enable our Church community to better understand and to support those affected by dementia, Cathy Ryan will be offering Dementia Awareness Training. Open to all, the event … Continue reading
SOLE ENCOUNTER – YOUTH EVENT A big thank you to everyone who supported our Youth Event Sole Encounter yesterday. Deanery Synod Wednesday 12 June 7.30 pm st Margaret’s Reydon. We welcome a guest speaker from Christian Aid. If anyone … Continue reading
SOLE ENCOUNTER – YOUTH EVENT SATURDAY 8 JUNE ST EDMUND’S CHURCH, SOUTHWOLD. 5-8PM. Young people aged 10-13 or school years (5-8) are invited to come along to enjoy activities including five a side football; art installation; bell ringing; craft; music; … Continue reading
30th May – TEAM SERVICE – Ascension Day Service, 7pm at Holy Trinity, Blythburgh – All most welcome. SUMMER CONCERT – SATURDAY 1 JUNE ST PETER & ST PAUL, WANGFORD. 7.30pm George Ives and friends will be performing music … Continue reading
30th May – TEAM SERVICE – Ascension Day Service, 7pm at Holy Trinity, Blythburgh – All most welcome. SUMMER CONCERT – SATURDAY 1 JUNE ST PETER & ST PAUL, WANGFORD. 7.30pm George Ives and friends will be performing music … Continue reading
Lent Lectures are available to listen online southwoldlectures.org There will be a special Christian Aid Service and collection at St. Margaret’s Church led by Rev. Alan Perry on Sunday 12th May at 9.30am. All will be most welcome. There will be a … Continue reading
Lent Lectures are available to listen online southwoldlectures.org FUNDRAISING PLANT STALL – SATURDAY 4 MAY OUTSIDE OLD LLOYDS BANK BUILDING, SOUTHWOLD. St Margaret’s Reydon are having a Plant Stall in aid of Amasango Career School, South Africa and (EACH) … Continue reading
Lent Lectures are available to listen online southwoldlectures.org ORGAN RECITAL 22ND APRIL, ST EDMUND’S, SOUTHWOLD On Easter Monday 22nd April at 1.10pm Jonathan Palman will be giving an Organ Recital. Free entry with a retiring collection. All Welcome. Saturday 27 April … Continue reading
LENT PODCASTS The recently published book by Malcolm Doney and Martin Wroe, Lifelines: Notes on life & love, faith & doubt, is now the basis of a series of free daily podcasts for Lent. To find details of the book … Continue reading
THE BOHEMIAN UNIVERSITY CHOIR CONCERT A big thank you to all who came and supported the Bohemian Choir last Saturday. The choir performed a memorable concert and the retiring collection raised over £370. LENT PODCASTS The recently published … Continue reading
LENT PODCASTS The recently published book by Malcolm Doney and Martin Wroe, Lifelines: Notes on life & love, faith & doubt, is now the basis of a series of free daily podcasts for Lent. To find details of the book … Continue reading
LENT PODCASTS The recently published book by Malcolm Doney and Martin Wroe, Lifelines: Notes on life & love, faith & doubt, is now the basis of a series of free daily podcasts for Lent. To find details of the book … Continue reading
LENT PODCASTS The recently published book by Malcolm Doney and Martin Wroe, Lifelines: Notes on life & love, faith & doubt, is now the basis of a series of free daily podcasts for Lent. To find details of the book … Continue reading
Ash Wednesday 6th March Bishop’s Pilgrimage Bishops Martin and Mike are going to start their 2019 pilgrimage on Southwold Pier. The two Bishops will lead an Ashing Service and Eucharist at the end of the pier, starting at 9.00am. If … Continue reading
SUNDAY at 2.30pm Jonathan Palman will be giving an Organ recital at St. Margaret, Reydon. Free entry with a retiring collection. All Welcome. THE LATE ERNEST BARNES Ernest’s funeral service will take place at St Lawrence, South Cove on Wednesday … Continue reading
There will be a special service of Evensong with the Jubilate Choir at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm. ORGAN RECITAL 24 FEBRUARY. ST MARGARET, REYDON On Sunday 24 February at 2.30pm … Continue reading
THE JUBILATE CHOIR IS COMING TO SOLE BAY There will be a special service of Evensong at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm. The renowned Jubilate Choir, conducted by Martyn Bagnall will be leading … Continue reading
THE JUBILATE CHOIR IS COMING TO SOLE BAY There will be a special service of Evensong at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm. The renowned Jubilate Choir, conducted by Martyn Bagnall will be leading … Continue reading
THE JUBILATE CHOIR IS COMING TO SOLE BAY There will be a special service of Evensong at St Peter & St Paul, Wangford on Sunday 17 February at 6pm. The renowned Jubilate Choir, conducted by Martyn Bagnall will be leading … Continue reading
Foodbank. The Foodbank has advised that at present they do not require Pasta, Soup or baked beans until further notice, all other tinned, dried and packaged goods are still needed. thank you. CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE 25 JANUARY AT 11.00AM … Continue reading
Foodbank. The Foodbank has advised that at present they do not require Pasta, Soup or baked beans until further notice, all other tinned, dried and packaged goods are still needed. thank you. CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE 25 JANUARY AT 11.00AM … Continue reading
Foodbank. The Foodbank has advised that at present they do not require Pasta, Soup or baked beans until further notice, all other tinned, dried and packaged goods are still needed. thank you. Christians together. Christians Together would like to have … Continue reading
TEAM SERVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR – SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER On Sunday 30th December there will be a Team Service at 11.15am at St Margaret, Reydon. All welcome. LADIES FELLOWSHIP – Exciting news – we are moving to St … Continue reading
TEAM SERVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR – SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER On Sunday 30th December there will be a Team Service at 11.15am at St Margaret, Reydon. All welcome. CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE 25 JANUARY AT 11.00AM Christians Together are arranging … Continue reading
ADVENT CAROLS Sunday 2nd December at Holy Trinity, Blythburgh, 6pm SOLE BAY LADIES FELLOWSHIP The Ladies Fellowship would like to invite all the ladies of all the churches in the Sole Bay Team to an afternoon of Tea and … Continue reading
FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR THE LIFE OF THE LATE SIDI SCOTT The funeral of the late Sidi Scott will take place at Chilterns Crematorium, Whielden Lane, Amersham HP7 0ND on Monday 17 December at 2.30pm. Anyone from Solebay is welcome to … Continue reading
Saturday 24 November – Holy Trinity will be hosting our hugely popular Blythburgh Christmas Market from noon to 4pm. Over 30 stalls selling local crafts, food and drink, Christmas cards and decorations, plus home-made soups, mulled wine, mince-pies and cakes … Continue reading
Remembrance Day At 10.50am services will take place in Blythburgh, Reydon, Southwold & Wangford. At 6pm services will take place in Walberswick & Uggeshall. Remembrance in Blythburgh – Holy Trinity will be turning red as the nation commemorates the … Continue reading
Today there will be a service at the Church of St. Margaret, Reydon, to remember the departed, beginning at 3pm. During the service names of our departed loved ones are read out and there is an opportunity for you to … Continue reading
STEWARDSHIP MONTH – October 2018 In preparation for our Stewardship Campaign ‘Growing in Generosity’ please pick up a copy of ‘Generous God, Generous People’ at the back of church which provides a series of daily Bible readings for five weeks … Continue reading
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY – 14 October 2018 In preparation for our Stewardship Campaign ‘Growing in Generosity’ please pick up a copy of ‘Generous God, Generous People’ at the back of church which provides a series of daily Bible readings for five … Continue reading
Wendy Boyden & I took part in this year’s Ride & Stride. Wendy raising money for Uggeshall and myself for Reydon & Walberswick. We decided to make it an interesting day out building on our previous 30-mile ride for Southwold … Continue reading
Growing in God Roadshows – Wednesday 10 October St Luke’s Church, Beccles NR34 9JQ coffee at 6.45 onwards for a 7.15pm start, closing worship 9pm. All are welcome to join us. Join us for Diocesan-led Roadshows which will outline our … Continue reading
The Osiligi Maasai Warrior Troupe will perform, in concert at St. Edmund’s Church Southwold on Tuesday 2nd October at 7.pm. ENTRY IS FREE, WITH A RETIRING COLLECTION The William Alwyn Festival 2018 is between 3rd and 6th October, with most … Continue reading
CONCERT IN ST PETER & ST PAUL, WANGFORD AT 3PM SUNDAY 23 September – A combination of an organ recital and some instrumental pieces promise to make this a very enjoyable concert. Tickets, including a Cream Tea are £5 per … Continue reading
WANGFORD MEN’S BREAKFAST – Saturday 22nd September at THE PLOUGH Wangford. Our speaker is Vicki Doy talking about the role of The Voluntary Help Centre in the Southwold Area. 8.45 am for 9 am £10 FOR A FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST … Continue reading
7.30pm on Saturday 3rd November, Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh Tickets £10 (£7 concessions) available on the door. The Amnesty Chorale presents an evening of music and readings commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War, and marking … Continue reading
The Osiligi Maasai Warrior Troupe will perform, in concert at St. Edmund’s Church Southwold on Tuesday 2nd October at 7.pm. ENTRY IS FREE, WITH A RETIRING COLLECTION
St. Edmund’s Southwold Flower Festival until Tuesday 11th September. Open from 10-4 Cream teas will be on offer today between 2 – 4. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits, jams and gifts for sale will be available thought the festival. There … Continue reading
Judy Miller lives in Wenhaston and works full time for the NHS. She has served as a priest in Beccles and before that in Blyth Valley Team. In the last three or four years her full time job has taken … Continue reading
Ladies fellowship recommences this Wednesday 12th September at 2pm in St Andrews church, Walberswick. It is a time of informal bible study, praise and prayer, tea and biscuits. All ladies are most welcome, just pop along. Suzzie Godfrey 07539513753
St. Edmund’s Southwold Flower Festival Weekend Friday 7th September to Tuesday 11th. All things bright & beautiful festival will be open September 8th to 11th from 10-4 except during services. Preview evening on September 7th from 7-9. Cream teas will be on offer on … Continue reading
