Letheringham, Priory Church of St Mary

The Priory Church of St. Mary.

The parish worship of God has certainly gone on in Letheringham since the second half of the 11th century, for a church is mentioned in the Domesday book in 1086. How long the present church has been in parochial use is not certain for it is thought that it was preceded by one about a mile away which served the parish until its demolition some time in the 17th century. No trace of this building has been found, but numerous skeletons were unearthed near Letheringham Mill and Letheringham Old Hall.

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Revd Gary Best

The Rectory
Church Lane
Earl Soham
Woodbridge

IP13 7SD
Rector
01728 685 550

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What's on

Rogation Service - St. Mary's Church, ASHFIELD

for 1 hour
Ashfield cum Thorpe, St Mary
Ashfield cum Thorpe Stowmarket, IP14 6LY, United Kingdom

Please join us as we ask for God's blessing on our local agriculture , giving thanks for the work of many who look after and tend the land, and giving thanks for the rural community in which we live.
Weather permitting, this will be an outdoor service, with music and thanksgiving, a service to which all are welcome.
The service will be followed with light refreshments in Ashfield Village Hall (just across the road from the church).

News

Benefice Magazine for April 2024

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The Benefice Magazine is an ideal way to catch up on local news and events from across the eight parishes, and to check on upcoming services.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding
The Priory Church of St. Mary, Letheringham, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. The Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
If you have any concerns about safeguarding you can contact our Priest-in-Charge, Revd Gary Best, on 01728 685 550.
The Priory Church of St. Mary, Letheringham, adheres to the Church of England's 'Promoting A Safer Church Policy', which can be found by clicking the link below.

https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church