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Spring 40th Anniversary Concert by the East of England Co-op Band St Mary's Church are excited to welcome the East of England Co-Op Band for a very special 40th Anniversary Concert on Saturday May...
Ride on in Majesty Ride on, ride on in majesty, ….. It must have been a great day. Crowds of excited pilgrims streaming into Jerusalem ahead of the great festival. With the end of their journey...
The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad. So begins an 8th century hymn and every year Christians across the globe do just that. This day is greeted with shouts of joy; he is risen,...
Our fantastic cake suppliers at Wheaten Mill have delivered some amazing Easter treats. Delicious Easter vanilla buns, Easter nests, iced biscuits and amazing chocolate Scotch eggs with creme egg or...
Easter weekend events 2022 Good Friday - Ploughman's Lunch from noon until 2pm. Easter Sunday Quiz hosted by Golly. Open at 7.30pm for 8 pm start. Unfortunately due to the increase in prices we...
We look forward to seeing you over the Easter weekend for Easter eggs, gifts and lovely local products. Remember you can order fresh meat, cheese, bread and vegetables for your Easter celebrations....
Coddenham Coffee Morning Homemade cakes and coffee with warm hot cross buns. Saturday 9th April 10.00 - 12 noon at St Mary's Church, Coddenham Easter crafts for children All welcome. All proceeds to...
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting and election of churchwardens takes place on 26th April 2022 in St Mary's Church at 7pm. All those whose names are on the church electoral role or are registered...
The Country Club opening hours are now as follows: Monday 6.00pm - 9.00pm Thursday 6.00pm - 9.00pm Friday 6.00pm - 11.00pm Saturday 3.00pm - 7.00pm New members always welcome. See our Facebook page...
‘What do you do?’ For much of our life we are, so it appears, defined by our occupation. Even in retirement or death, official forms often seek to know ‘What did you do?’ What we do is not just a...
This weekend we celebrate Candlemas. Traditionally this is the moment that candles were brought into church for blessing before use. With that in mind, I have been thinking about candles. ...
This week I enjoyed a fascinating TV programme about a Puma family (BBC Dynasties – Puma). I have never seen a Puma, but having once enjoyed a holiday in Chilean Patagonia, where much of the filming...
Lots of lovely gifts and cards available to say 'Thank You' to all mothers on Mother's Day, this Sunday (27th March). Beautiful baskets of plants, cupcakes, jewellery, scarves, homemade cupcakes,...
You are warmly invited to our Mothering Sunday Service at 10.00am on Sunday 27th March. A chance to say 'thank you' to those who care for us or have cared for us in the past. Children will be able...
The sun shines, the sky is blue; it’s a glorious day for a walk along the coast. Our path lies along the top of an earth bank. To one side the North Sea; to the other, the coast road. Between...
From the Rectory, Sunday 13th March 2022, Lent 2 No words of wisdom this week as the Rectory has been left in the ‘watchful hands’ of its new resident. Hopefully he/she won’t have eaten everything...
To celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight Coddenham Church Coffee Morning will be open for freshly brewed coffee and home made cakes, with FAIRTRADE and TRAIDCRAFT STALLS. St Mary's Church, Coddenham....
In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, symbolically ending nearly 45 years of the Cold War dividing Europe. I had moved to West Germany with the RAF two years earlier, in 1987. Had anyone told me then that...
The storm finally abated, the wind dropped and the late evening sun shone; peace. At the same time another storm appears to be abating and soon, in England at least, all remaining Covid...
Some houses in the village are still without power following Storm Eunice. For information and updates see https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/fault-map/?postcode=IP6+9PY Please check that your...
Sitting at breakfast one recent morning, I watched the rising sun grace the morning with a brilliant, fiery red glow. By 8 in the morning, however, the light had dimmed and it was as if dusk...
Bliss and the team have been busy developing a range of hot snacks to add to The Coffee Stop menu at Coddenham Community Shop. The new range includes delicious toasties and tasty homemade soups....
‘Blessed are the poor, …. woe to the rich’. (Lk 6: 20-26). Poverty and riches are very much in the news at the moment and are clearly as much an issue for us today, as they were for Luke’s first...
The Shop is full of great gift ideas for the one you love on Valentine's Day. Valentine cards from Whistlefish and Cardline along with chocolates and wine from our local suppliers. Our jewellery,...
I was glad when they said to me, ‘let us go to the house of the Lord’ (Psalm 122:1) For the psalmist, the house in question is, of course, the Jerusalem temple. Built initially by the famed King...
The Shop Committee are sorry for any inconvenience caused but have had to make the difficult decision to reduce the Shop's opening hours for the next 10 days due to staff sickness. The opening hours...
Wednesday 2nd February - the shop will close at 4.30pm. Unfortunately due to ongoing staff illness we are struggling to maintain our normal level of service at the moment. There may have to be some...
Hot beverage loyalty card launched at the Coffee Stop at Coddenham Community Shop. All customers purchasing a hot drink, either sitting in or take away, can now collect stamps on a loyalty card....
Unfortunately, due to illness among the Committee members, the Country Club AGM has been rescheduled for Tuesday 1st February at 8.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The RSPB Great Garden Birdwatch takes place over the weekend of 28th - 30th January. It's a great opportunity to be part of a citizen science project which helps the RSPB track the numbers of bird...
What a glorious morning. As the dawning light slowly brightened, it revealed a frost-whitened landscape; the field beyond our garden shrouded in a low mist topped with the shadowy outline of the...
If you have ever organised a party, I suspect that one of the most stressful tasks was the catering. If the thought of stale sandwiches and soggy crisps for lunch for days after isn’t bad enough,...
It is with great delight that we are looking forward to holding this lovely village event again after the difficult times we have been through.. We have all had plenty of time to work on our...
Message from The Country Club Secretary Our AGM will be held on 25th January 2022 at 8:30p.m. If you would like to stand on the Committee next year please pop in and add your name to the sign-up...
Why not give yourself a break from the 'home office' and grab a coffee and cake from The Coffee Stop at Coddenham Community Shop? Freshly brewed coffee, tea and soft drinks always available. Freshly...
It was dark as we drove cautiously along the lane. Slowly I became aware of a pale shape moving on the edge of the road in front: a cyclist unlit; a pedestrian facing the wrong way? The shape...
After the busyness of Christmas Day, life at the Rectory has been quieter this week; time for family, friends and self. It won’t last, so we make the most of it I wonder how Mary and Joseph felt...
The Country Club will be open on Christmas Eve from 6.00pm - 10.00pm. Merry Christmas
Last weekend, as Advent drew to a close, we saw the newly pregnant Mary visiting her relative, Elizabeth. She stayed for 3 months before returning home. Today, 6 months later, we’re at the end of...
Christmas celebrations continue at St Mary's with an outdoor service at 4pm on Christmas Eve. Join us in the churchyard to hear the retelling of the Christmas story and join in singing carols led by...
Unfortunately, due to the current Covid situation, the village carol singing planned for tomorrow evening (Tuesday 21st December), has been cancelled. This decision was made reluctantly but it was...
It’s dark, the curtains are closed, as much to keep out the cold as anything. Night has descended and silence, almost, reigns. The occasional car can be heard passing along The Street, but that is...
Candlelit Carol Service at St Mary's Church this Sunday 19th December at 4pm. Featuring the Benefice Choir. Please use hand sanitiser on entry and wear face masks throughout the service.
As the rain lashes down once again, I pull on a stout pair of boots. Boot laces have become a challenge. If I don’t double knot them, they come undone in moments. When they are tightly tied, I...
Important Reminder Christmas is approaching quickly and the final order date for Coddenham Community Shop for lots of products is this Saturday - 11th December. Order forms are available in the shop...
Winter is here. As I write, much of the country is blanketed in snow; storms have brought down power lines and trees, the mercury has turned sub-zero. Are you ready? Anti-freeze in the radiator,...
The Community Shop is busy getting ready for Christmas. Take a look at our webpage, where you will find Christmas Opening Hours Stock Lists and Order Forms. We have lots of edible goodies and great...
It has been a glorious sunny morning, but winter is clearly coming. Leaves which so recently cloaked our trees in rich autumnal golds and browns, now carpet the lawn. The trees are increasingly...
Rod and Tracy represented the Community Shop volunteers at the award ceremony for the Plunkett Foundation 2021 Rural Community Business Awards. The Plunkett Foundation is the national charity that...
Last Christmas the churchyard at St Mary's was brightened up by an avenue of Christmas trees beautifully decorated by villagers. Due to popular demand the Christmas tree avenue will be repeated...
Festive Brass at St Mary's Church, Coddenham The East of England CO-OP Brass Band present 'Christmas at Coddenham - Festive Brass' on Sunday 5th December at 3pm Tickets £12 per person/children free....
'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28) The year draws to a close; the temperature falls; the heating kicks in and radiators are warm to...
The Coddenham Baby and Toddler Group donated its weekly subscription to Children In Need and raised £50. The helpers wore yellow or dressed as bears and the children made Pudsey headbands. Thank...
Coddenham Community Shop has been chosen as a finalist in the Plunkett Foundation 2021 Rural Community Business Awards. Plunkett Foundation is the national charity that supports rural communities...
In the run up to Christmas over the years the Shop has held an open evening for customers to have a drink and some nibbles, and maybe try a few new products. Having had to cancel last year's due to...
For your tomorrow we gave our today (A short reflection for Remembrance Day) When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today. (Kohima Epitaph) ‘For your tomorrow we...
The Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary's will take place at 10.45am starting at the war memorial. The service will include wreath laying and the playing of the Last Post. Following the act of...
St Mary's Church looks forward to welcoming you to the November Coffee Morning from 10.00am until 12 noon. It's time for bacon butties! Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee and homemade cakes also...
As I walked from the church, dusk was falling. Pausing a moment, I looked back and was taken by the warm, peaceful glow in the windows. How quickly things had changed. At mid-day, heavy rain,...
Poppies are now available at Coddenham Community Shop. Please bring cash for the collection tin.
Thanks to a very generous donation from our local district councillors, Tim Passmore and John Whitehead, we have been able to purchase a new display fridge. The funds have come from Tim and John's...
In the beginning God created…. The mid-day sun hangs low in the sky, bathing the station platform in a soft, autumnal glow. The trains have long gone. The line closed more than 50 years ago. Yet...
Coddenham Country Club Halloween Quiz Sunday 31st October at 8.30pm. Halloween fancy dress optional.
North Bosmere Benefice Creation and Hope A special service about God’s creation and our hope for its future as we approach COP 26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference 9.30am 31 October 2021...
The flavoursome, top quality, locally reared Turnbull Turkeys can now be ordered from Coddenham Community Shop for collection on 23rd December. Just 3 food miles! Call in or order by telephone -...
After the joys of Sutton Hoo (From the Rectory, 17 Oct), this week takes a sombre turn, following the murder of Sir David Amess. Any murder is a tragedy. What marks out the murder of Sir David,...
The pumpkins have arrived ready for Halloween on 31st October - just £1.50. Bags of spooky sweets ready for Trick or Treat just £1.30.
A few days ago, I visited Sutton Hoo. Gazing down the slope toward the Deben, I couldn’t help but think of the men who had laboured to raise a 90ft long, oak hulled, sea-going ship from the river...
Christmas cards have arrived at the shop. We are supporting St Elizabeth's Hospice and also have a lovely range of Whistlefish cards. Buy early to avoid disappointment. Our Christmas gift range is...
Our Harvest Festival service will take place at 9.30am on Sunday 17th October. We ill be supporting The Street Community in Ipswich. A group of volunteers from our local villages regularly help to...
Last Friday I welcomed Stonham Aspal School into church for the school harvest service; 200 children and their teachers. It was a joyful time. From paintings of ‘my favourite food’ to researching...
Coffee Morning becomes Coffee Afternoon! To tie in with the Women's Cycle Tour the Coffee Morning on Saturday 9th October will be a Coffee Afternoon from 2.00 - 4.00pm. There will be a limited...
We can all play a part to improve the environment. The extreme weather conditions we have experienced throughout the world this summer and the publication of the UN report on climate change (IPCC)...
Many thanks to all those who organised and supported the Flower Festival at St Mary's at the weekend. We were blessed with amazing weather and lots of visitors. The event was held to Celebrate Life...
Sunday afternoon, and a chance to have a picnic between events. I sat in glorious sunshine in the churchyard, wind rustling the leaves and grasses. The sound of traffic was a distant hum rather...
The Community Shop has now been open for two years. To thank our loyal customers free raffle tickets were given out with every purchase last week. The lucky winner, Judith, received a hamper full...
St Mary’s Flower Festival in Celebration of the Life of Dorothy Lay St Mary’s Flower Festival on 25th and 26th September has a theme of celebrating the life of Dorothy Lay. Dorothy was born in...
Coddenham Community Shop will be closed on Thursday 30th September for its annual stocktake. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Last Saturday saw the annual Historic Churches Ride and Stride. This year Mary and I visited the Eastern side of the Benefice. Beginning at Stonham Aspal, right on our doorstep, then passing...
Due to staff holidays the shop opening hours for Saturday 11th September will be 9am - 3pm. Opening hours will be back to normal on Monday 13th September. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The holiday is over and it’s time to return to work. A few days ago I was walking Norfolk coastal paths, enjoying wide-open vistas of marsh and sea. Now the horizon has shrunk to the wall at the...
Holy Communion at St Mary's Church, Coddenham this Sunday, 5th September at 11.00am. Everyone welcome.
This month's Coffee Morning is on Saturday 11th September from 10.00am - 12 noon. There will be an American theme to the refreshments as we commemorate 20 years since 9:11. There will also be a...
Come and visit the Coddenham Community Shop table full of local products at the Coddenham Centre Table Top Sale and Brunch on Sunday 5th September from 10.00am at The Coddenham Centre, School Road,...
After our summer break our first session back will be on Wednesday 8th September from 9.30am until 11.00am at The Coddenham Centre. We have a wide range of toys for both babies and toddlers. The...
Suffolk Historic Churches Trust’s ‘Ride and Stride’ is taking place on 11th September (also the day of our next coffee morning) and we hope that Coddenham will be well represented. SHCT was formed...
August Bank Holiday - Monday 30th August The Community Shop will be open on Monday 30th August from 10.00am until 2.00pm. The Post Office will not be open. Pop along for all your daily essentials. ...
Yopa Suffolk - Coddenham Community Shop is local business of the week! The shop community was delighted to spot that the estate agent company - Yopa, had selected the Community Shop as their local...
Many of our volunteers are taking well deserved holidays at the moment, unfortunately this has meant that the Shop will have to close early, at 2pm on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st August. The team...
The extreme weather conditions we have experienced throughout the world this summer and the publication of the UN report on climate change (IPCC) have surely focussed our minds on environmental...
The benefice Home Group has sponsored a toilet in Malawi which is now twinned with the toilet at St Mary's in Coddenham. The organisation, Toilet Twinning, sponsors toilets in places throughout the...
The Rector is still reading his book! The Notice Sheet for 22nd August can be found here
Welcome back to the St Mary's monthly Coffee Mornings. Saturday 14th August from 10.00am until 12 noon. Freshly brewed coffee, Pimms and homemade cakes served in the beautiful churchyard (weather...
It was a glorious morning; the sky was blue and the sun shining. On the half-open dining-room door was a distinct, but unfamiliar, shadow. The pattern of vertical bars was clearly the window...
Where does my food come from? Whether we grow our own, shop locally or take delivery from the supermarket; we take it for granted that food is available. Yet at the same time, I only have to look...
The following accolade was received by the Churchwardens from Cathy Smith of Suffolk Wildlife Trust. 'I work as Community Wildlife Advisor for Suffolk Wildlife Trust and was recently contacted by an...
Sunlight filters gently through the trees, stitching a rich mosaic of light and dark. A blackbird sits on the ground sunning herself; above her, minute insects dance in the warm air; brightly...
Following the changes to Covid rules from 19th July, St Mary's PCC have considered the way forward to ensure that there is greater access to our lovely church whilst ensuring everyone's safety. From...
For Mary and I, one of our favourite holiday locations is the Derbyshire Peak District. This is an area steeped in history, full of natural beauty, ideal for walking or cycling (as long as you...
On a path beside the lake, a mother stood with her young child. They chattered away happily; ‘duck’, ‘tree’, ‘dog’. The vocabulary was limited, but it was true conversation. Mother and child were...
Just 20 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection St Paul, writing to Corinthian Christians, tells how ‘on the night when he (Jesus) was betrayed, he took bread, gave thanks, broke and shared it...
“Are we nearly there yet?” The sun has returned, caravans are on the roads and, barring another last-minute crisis, we will be able to enjoy a holiday this summer. Where are we going? How long...
Monday 21st June is Suffolk Day. A chance to celebrate our wonderful county. Coddenham Community Shop is proud to support local Suffolk suppliers. Why not call in and pick up something tasty and...
This afternoon, discussing repair work for a church tower, I pondered, what purpose the tower? Many are the repository of bells. Some hold the village clock or sundial. In border or coastal...
When lockdown first began, and much of daily life ground to a halt, there was an optimistic thought that now would be an opportunity for a grand spring-clean. It never happened, of course, but...
Like many gardens locally, ours has an out of the way patch optimistically graced with the appellation of Compost Heap. Compost is an interesting concept. Take a random accumulation of grass...
After a long break due to the Covid pandemic, Coddenham Baby and Toddler Group will be reopening on Wednesday 9th June at the Coddenham Centre, School Road, Coddenham, IP6 9SR. The sessions will run...
Last night I drove home as the sun was setting: a large golden orb on the horizon, infusing the surrounding clouds with a fiery glow. It was a glorious sight. Minutes earlier, I had looked across...
Are you interested in promoting community events or activities using social media? If you are running a Facebook page or are about to set one up for your organisation then this series of social...
In the middle of March last year, I sat down to write the first in what has become a weekly series; my reflection from The Rectory. That first reflection, for Mothering Sunday, was soon joined by a...
Country Club reopening Mon 17th May Thanks to the easing of lockdown regulations and the hard work of committee members getting everything organised, the Country Club will be reopening at 6.00pm on...
As part of the global prayer movement, Thy Kingdom Come, there will be a benefice service focussing on remembering at Creeting St Mary Church at 2.30pm on Saturday 15th May. At 3.30pm St Mary's...
I know it’s a little early but I have been thinking about the end of the Summer Term. Every year a new generation of students step out from school, college or university to enter the world of...
Ascension day is Thursday 13th May. There will be two Benefice services - 6.30pm on Zoom and a 'live' service at 6.30pm at St Mary's Coddenham. If you would like to join the Zoom service please...
The first thing that struck me when I awoke was the silence. It had been a windy few days and we had turned in the night before to the accompaniment of a howling gale. Now there was nothing; no...
The Annual Report for St Mary's Church is now available here.
St Francis made his home with us a few years ago. Each summer he stands in the garden in quiet contemplation. Like me, he doesn’t take kindly to too much frosty weather and so spends...
May Bank Holiday openings times for Coddenham Village Shop Thanks to our amazing volunteers the Community Shop will be open on Monday 3rd May from 10.00am until 2.00pm. Planning a Bank Holiday...
The Country Club is planning to reopen on Monday 17th May provided current Covid restriction are lifted. The opening hours will be: Monday 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Thursday 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Friday 6 p.m - 11...
‘It’s getting noisy round here’ I thought. It was a gloriously warm and sunny afternoon. When I arrived at the church, only the cheerful song of a blackbird had broken the silence. Now, some 10...
It’s breakfast time. Our day is just beginning and already the garden is a hive of activity. For several weeks we watched as nest-building material was airlifted into the depths of various...
Compost and Grow Bags now in stock at Coddenham Community Shop. The sun is shining it's time to get planting. Also in stock herb and flower plants from Katie's Garden.
The Community Shop committee, Bliss and the volunteers are all thrilled to have been given a Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk Award in recognition of outstanding service to the community during the...
Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, St. Mary's Church will be open tomorrow, Sunday 11th April, from 9am to 5pm for reflection and private prayer. Due to...
From Monday 12th April, thanks to our brilliant volunteers, the shop will now be able to stay open until 5.00pm on weekdays. For full opening times see below - Monday 8.00am – 5.00pm...
It’s late morning and, as I look out of my window over the Rectory garden, I am treated to a glorious Spring view. The sky is blue. A brilliant sun picks out the colours in the trees; both leaf...
Coddenham Community Shop has been the grateful recipient of a grant from the Hopkins Plunkett Communities Scheme to help us adapt to Covid guidelines. The grant has been used to upgrade our printer...
The Community Shop will be open on Easter Monday from 10.00am until 2.00pm. All your essentials are in stock. Also new season British asparagus, strawberries and rhubarb. Why not grab a hot drink or...
The congregation at St Mary's wish you a happy and peaceful Easter. The photograph was taken in our beautiful churchyard by Ian Galbraith.
The Cross, the Day After, the Empty Tomb [Suggest you read one day at a time, starting with Day 1 as Good Friday] Day 1 – The Cross On the afternoon of the first day, I came to the cross. Although...
Looking for a special Easter gift? Our talented local ceramicists Leon and Jenny Petterson have supplied us with a lovely range of their handmade ceramics specially for Easter. Perfect for Easter...
Shop local for all your Easter treats. The Community Shop has a wide range of Easter Eggs and other chocolate goodies. A range of Easter bakes will be available including Hot Cross Buns, Easter...
Easter weekend and the school holidays are nearly here! The Community Shop is running two Easter competitions - guess the weight of the Simnel Cake (from Monday 29th March) and guess how many eggs...
The future’s Orange, or so a mobile phone company once told us. It was a short-lived future; Orange has gone. Today, looking out from my study, the future looks distinctly and vibrantly yellow. ...
‘Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom and point me to the skies’. (Henry Francis Lyte) This morning I stood silently rehearsing these lines as Ian played ‘Eventide’,...
The first National Day of Reflection organised by MarieCurie will take place on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 On the first anniversary of UK lockdown many national organisations are supporting this...
Red Nose Day for Comic Relief takes place on Friday 19th March this year. With the help of our wonderful home bakers, the shop will be supporting this fantastic charity and giving you the...
The trains have long gone, the smoke cleared, the track lifted; the tunnel still stands, burrowing through the limestone hills above the Wye Valley. Old railway routes make good footpaths and one...
"Coddenham sausages are in safe hands...." Thank you to all the members who attended and voted at our first Annual Meeting both "in person" via Zoom and remotely via proxy ballot. Although a formal...
The perfect Mother's Day Gifts from Coddenham Community Shop. Beautiful spring planters and gift wrapped flowers will be available in the shop from Thursday morning. Prices from £8.99. We also have...
Spring is coming. The sun shines brightly in a blue sky. Flowers of various hues brighten the garden. The garden is alive with avian activity and over the last few days, we have watched a robin...
As part of the Visit Britain 'We're Good to Go' scheme the Community Shop meets the requirements of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and can now display the 'Safe Travels' stamp. The Good...
Thanks to our amazing volunteers, Bliss and the Management committee are pleased to announce that from Saturday 6th March the shop will be able to open until 4.00pm for all your weekend essentials....
The Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan (Mark 1: 12,13). Lent marks Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness; at the end of which he was...
‘Out of the ground you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return.’ Gen 3:19. This week we have begun the season of Lent; traditionally a period for reflection, for repentance, for...
Sylvia Harris's funeral will take place at St Mary's Church on Wednesday 24th February. Unfortunately, due to Covid 19 restrictions the funeral service is limited to invited guests only. Many...
How quickly the scene changes. A few moments ago, the sky was grey, the light had dimmed and snow was falling heavily. Large flakes danced and swirled gently past the study window, covering once...
Thanks to our amazing volunteers the Community Shop has been open today and will be open from 8.00am - 4.00pm tomorrow. Thanks to our fantastic suppliers and volunteers we have good stocks of fresh...
This is a strange moment. Christmas is past, Lent is yet to come, we’re in between. What now? Normally at this time of year we make plans; holiday, family togetherness, community events. Our...
The accounts for the year 2020 can be found as a download here
To allow for cleaning between funeral sevices St Mary's will be open for private prayer on Tuesday 9th February instead of Thursday 11th February. The church will be open on Thursday 18th February...
Get ready to show your loved one how much you care on Valentine's Day, Sunday 14th February. The Community shop has a great range of Valentines cards and lots of lovely gift ideas. Cupcakes made by...
The sun is shining and spring is coming! Treat youself or a loved one to a bunch of daffodils - just £1.30 from Coddenham Community Shop. Take a look at our plant selection from Katie's Garden -...
Simeon said to Mary, ‘This child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel – and a sword will pierce your own soul too’ – Lk 2:34, 35 On the wall above my desk hangs a small picture of a...
‘.. my word that goes out from my mouth; shall not return to me empty, it shall accomplish that which I purpose and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.’ Is 55: 11 This morning the postman...
Every year the RSPB encourage people to count the birds they see in their gardens and report their sightings to create a data base to track how the different bird species are faring. This year the...
It would appear that the initial contact for arranging a vaccination appointment is being made by text. If the doctor's surgery has an old mobile phone number or if mobile phones aren't checked,...
Along with a growing number of communities across the country, we have decided to suspend all routine physical services for safety reasons. Our church buildings remain open for occasional activities...
Regrettably, the time has come to suspend all routine physical services inside the church buildings of Coddenham, Creeting St Mary, Creeting St Peter, Crowfield, Earl Stonham with Stonham Parva,...
The current product list is now available on the Community Shop page of the website.
For unto us a child was born; in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. (John 1:4) With these words I began my Christmas reflection; closing from the same passage with: The light...
Your Community shop is here for you during this lockdown. To ensure that we are Covid safe a full risk assessment has been carried out and regularly reviewed and we have been independently assessed...
Holy Communion at St Mary's Sunday 10th January. If you would like to attend this service please email Rev. Philip Payne - revphilippayne@btinternet.com for track and trace purposes. Fortunately the...
See I am doing a new thing; …. making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland (Isaiah 43:19). The Bible doesn’t give us their names; we don’t know where they lived or how long their...
For unto us a child was born; in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. (Jn 1:4) It’s been nine long months now since the stranger told Mary she was pregnant. All those difficult...
Despite heavy downpours during the set up and a chilly wind St Mary's, welcomed villagers to its outdoor Christmas celebration. Held in the churchyard, the story of the first Christmas was retold...
The committee, volunteers and Bliss, the manager, would like to wish all our marvellous customers a Very Happy Christmas. Your support over the past challenging year has been amazing and very much...
On behalf of the Parochial Church Council, thank you all for your amazing work in decorating the Christmas trees in the churchyard and for your much appreciated donations. The trees were sponsored...
‘Let it be to me according to your word’ Lk 1:38 Bethlehem is on the horizon; our Advent journey will soon be over. Roughly 2000 years have passed since Abram said ‘Yes’ to God and set off on a...
The Christmas Story retold outdoors on Christmas Eve at 4pm. Using readings, lighting effects and music the story of the first Christmas will be retold in the churchyard at St Mary's on Christmas...
The East of England Co Op Band and St Mary's Church would like to thank all those that supported their recent event. Band members braved the cold to play at 4 sites around the village. Mulled wine...
Still looking for that perfect gift? Pop into the Community Shop for a wide range of locally made gifts. There is a new delivery of beautiful ceramics from Leon and Jenny Pettersson, handmade soaps...
Last week I reflected on the prophetic voices we hear in the Old Testament. Although we believe that many of these words were fulfilled in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, I closed with...
Doorstep Carols Wednesday 16th December at 6pm Organised by local radio stations to raise money for local charities. To get Coddenham singing all you have to do is tune into BBC Radio Suffolk...
Christmas @ St Mary’s Christmas Eve Thursday 24th December at 4.00pm Outdoor Service - The Christmas Story Retold with readings and carols Around the benefice there will be a variety of services...
The shop has an extended range of delicious, local festive food and drinks. Suffolk has some great food producers; the shop is pleased to support two vey local businesses - Calvors lager made...
Sunday 13 December 2pm and 3.30pm Gosbeck Village Hall Drive-In Christmas Carols In The Car Park. Due to current restrictions, and following the success of the Drive In Harvest service, the North...
East of England Co Op Band comes to Coddenham The village provided a warm welcome to members of the East of England Co Op Band. Their festive programme was enjoyed by many in the churchyard, at...
Looking for locally made Christmas gift? Stunning handmade leather gifts made by The Crazy Doctor! Belts, bags, luggage labels and much more. Can be made to order. Beautifully scented soaps made...
Laura started making these Raggy Wreaths as a personal creative hobby but following lots of requests her hobby has now developed into a small business. The wreaths are created by tying around 200...
The shop now has a new ceramic jewellery range by local artist Louise Pettersson. The perfect original Christmas gift. Her work includes brooches, earrings and tree decorations decorated using...
Thanks to our brilliant volunteers we will be able to extend the shop's Christmas opening hours on Saturdays in December. Starting on Saturday 5th December the shop will remain open until 4.00pm to...
We are delighted to stock a range of beautiful pottery created by local potters Leon and Jenny Petterson. The perfect Christmas gift. Their work is inspired by nature and the English countryside,...
Comfort Ye my People, says your God. Your iniquity is pardoned. (Isaiah 40:1,2) ‘Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, to London, to Ipswich ……’ After the...
Time to start writing Christmas Cards! The shop has a wide range of Christmas cards including charity cards supporting Suffolk Wildlife Trust and St Elizabeth's Hospice. Check out the humorous...
East of England Co Op Band comes to Coddenham The village provided a warm welcome to members of the East of England Co Op Band. Their festive programme was enjoyed by many in the churchyard, at...
Due to the current Covid restrictions, we are sadly unable to go ahead with these wonderful festive events. Over the past few years both villages have collected generous cash donations for St...
Shop local this Christmas Bliss and the volunteers have been busy finding exciting new products for your Christmas celebrations. Visit the Christmas shop to find edible treats and gifts and a...
The village advent window trail will 'go live' on Tuesday 1st December. Organised by Maria Dixon there will a new window decorated every day in the 24 days leading up to Christmas. The trail...
‘Go from your country, your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you’. (Gen 12:1) Advent, and normally our Christmas preparations are in full swing by now. Over 2000...
Talented local photographer, Anne Burton, has produced a range of Christmas cards for the Community Shop featuring local churches. She has also provided an new photograph of the shop to update our...
November is drawing on, and with it the Church’s year is drawing to a close. Next week is Advent Sunday and our annual cycle begins again. In the coming weeks our attention will be drawn to a babe...
Christmas is coming and Coddenham Community Shop is getting ready. For details about Christmas products, orders and opening times visit coddenham-parish.uk/community-shop
It has been a beautiful, sunny, peaceful day. Mary and I are about to take a break. When we return, Advent will be almost upon us. Before we go, I want to share an afterthought, prompted by this...
This year has been a difficult and uncertain year for us all. Christmas trees are a symbol of light, joy and hope and so we plan to erect a number of trees in the Churchyard this year so that they...
Coddenham Community Shop is raising money for Children In Need. Call in to donate anytime this week. Donations can be made by cash or card.
As we are unable to hold Christingle services this year, the local churches would like to invite families to take part in a Zoom Christingle service on Sunday 29th November at 4.00pm. Christingle...
As I write these notes it is not clear what form our annual Acts of Remembrance can take this year. You may stand in a familiar spot and hear familiar words; you may join in on-line, you may remain...
It would appear that there is a great demand for smaller turkeys this year. We have been advised by Turnbulls that the smaller weight turkeys are being snapped up quickly! Please order your turkey...