ANNOUNCED last Sunday.

The Right Revd Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell, the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, is delighted to announce that The Revd Alix Taylor has been appointed as Team Rector of The Sole Bay Team Ministry. Alix is currently serving in the Team as Interim Assistant Curate. Alix will take up the post in September, a date for her Institution, Induction and Installation will be shared in due course. The Bishop has asked me to pass on her thanks to all those involved in the process of Alix’s  appointment, and she assures you of her prayers.

This appointment is subject to legal formalities.

We will provide a further update on the appointment of a Team Vicar in the near future.                      

The Venerable Rich Henderson,

Archdeacon of Suffolk.

We will be following the morning teaching by live stream; Andy Robinson will be teaching on Matthew chapters 8 – 12.

Join us for tea and coffee, the live stream from Keswick, then a time for sharing according to the wishes of the group. No need to commit to the week just a day or so is fine.

Contact us to attend or for more info.

Brian & Christine Fisher/Mitchell fishell@btopenworld.com 07876453965

The annual Flower Festival begins this week. It opens with the Preview Evening on Friday 24th at 6.00pm. This year’s theme is ‘Opposites’. On Friday night there will be Arrangements to view, Drinks and Canapes served and the Southwold Ukeleles entertaining us. Tickets (£12.50p each] are available from Caroline & Alison during the week (or on the night).

There will be a Book Stall, Plants for sale, a Tombola and light Refreshments served over the weekend. We would be grateful for any cake and / or scones for the weekend, please.

Encourage families, friends and neighbours to visit us during the Festival weekend. Admission is free and all are welcome.  We are dog friendly too!

This year, the team will be arriving in Southwold on Saturday 1st August. keep watching for more information of how you can get involved.

A walk from Blythburgh to Walberswick and Southwold, singing a short service at each church.

The day begins with a workshop to learn the music to be sung at churches on the route. There will be a variety of music to suit varying abilities, both experienced choral singers and those who just enjoy singing the tune. After an initial service at Blythburgh Church, the walk will continue via St Andrew's Church, Walberswick, then on to St Edmund's Church, Southwold. Music will be directed by Geoff Weaver, former Director of Studies at the Royal School of Church Music.

After the final service there will be a hot meal at St Edmund's Church, Southwold.

Booking essential; see link for more information.

https://www.cantusfirmus.org.uk/events/pilgrimage-of-song-southwold.html

Friends of East Suffolk Performing Arts present their Festival Party – a celebration of East Anglian talent from across the counties.

All Tickets £15

Services are live streamed from St Margaret's the first and third Sunday of the month. The service can be watched via their YouTube channel. Just search for St Margaret, Reydon and subscribe for free to easily find the link each time you join our worship.

Should you need to contact a member of the clergy team on a Friday (rest day), please contact Amanda Savory, Team Administrator.

Amanda will be able to direct you to a member of the clergy team.

Thank you all for your support for the Sole Bay Foodbank. Donations can be made at our churches in Southwold, Blythburgh, Wangford, or the shop in Walberswick. If anyone is aware of someone in need who would benefit from a food parcel, please encourage them to contact Lowestoft Foodbank phone 07307866146 or email info @lowestoft.foodbank.org.uk