The Church is currently open to the public each day for private prayer. While opening hours are variable the church is likely to be open between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
This week's pew sheet, readings and sermon
Pew sheet for Sun 17 Jan (pdf)
Readings for Sun 17 Jan (pdf)
Sermon for Sun 17 Jan SE (pdf)

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Safeguarding
We take the issue of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults seriously. If you have concerns please contact the Church or Diocesan Safeguarding Officer using the details on our Contacts page.

With great regret it has been decided that - for the time being - there will be no public acts of worship at either Lavenham or Preston St Mary. We will however be broadcasting services from the Rectory on Sunday and Wednesday mornings.

You are invited to join our 10:15am Sunday morning service by Zoom or telephone. Please see this week's pew sheet (in left hand margin) to find how to obtain the necessary joining code.

Each Wednesday at 10:00am, again by Zoom or telephone, there is an informal, participatory time of worship and prayer (about 15 minutes) followed by a virtual 'coffee morning' for fellowship and sharing of news, information and ideas. All are welcome, whenever you can or wherever you are. This is an ideal way to keep in touch. Please see the pew sheet in left hand margin for joining code instructions.
 

Ash Wednesday – 17th February
10am Holy Communion on Zoom (link in from 9.50am) to be followed by 10-15 min Holy Land video on the setting for Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness.
Video or phone links will be sent automatically to all who receive the regular email circulation, otherwise available on request after 13th Feb from grahamdnaylor@gmail.com  /  07768 283636.
Small quantities of ashes, prepared hygienically in sealable polythene bags and with instructions, are available from the church for collection (one bag sufficient per household). A recording will be made of the service and the video for those unable to join but who wish to view later.

Supporting our local foodbank
Foodbanks still have clients in dire need of support. Our local foodbank remains open to provide emergency food supplies for those within our community who cannot afford food.For some time now, the foodbank has benefitted from the generous donations from the people of Lavenham. You can continue to donate food, toiletries and household.products at the East of England Co-op. Their specific needs will be communicated via their Facebook page: Storehouse Foodbank Sudbury.
You can also make a financial donation on their Facebook page or their website ‘Storehouse Foodbank Sudbury’ and click on ‘give’ or send a cheque, payable to ‘Storehouse’ – to Vineyard Centre, Tudor Road, Sudbury, CO10 1NP.
Thank you for your support!