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beneficebacton@gmail.con
St. Andrew’s Parish Church is the Church of England place of worship in the ecclesiastical parish of Wickham Skeith; it is part of a group of churches known as the "Bacton Benefice" which includes Bacton, Cotton, Wyverstone, Wickham Skeith, Old Newton and a chapel at Gipping.
From April 1st - Rev Daniel Cant
The Rectory, Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4LJ 01449 503369 Email - bionic.revd.dan@gmail.com
Wardens: Liz Davidson 766622 and Margaret Jones-Evans 767121
All are welcome at any of the services, just choose the time most convenient to you.
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Church |
Service |
Leader |
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Sunday 3rd |
9:30am |
Wickham S |
H/C |
Rev Dan |
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10am |
Bacton |
Family Service |
Hazel |
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2:30pm |
Gipping |
BCP |
Rev Dan |
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6:30pm |
Wyverstone |
PiC |
Rev Dan |
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Sunday 10th |
9:30am |
Cotton |
H/C |
Rev Dan |
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11:15am |
Old Newton |
H/C |
Rev Stephen |
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11:15am |
Bacton |
H/C |
Rev Dan |
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Sunday 17th |
9:30am |
Wickham S |
H/C |
Rev Dan |
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11:15am |
Old Newton |
Family Service |
Rev Dan |
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9:30am |
Bacton |
H/C |
Rev Carole |
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Sunday 24th Pentecost |
10am |
Bacton |
Benefice Service |
Rev Dan |
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Sunday 31st |
9:30am |
Cotton |
Family Service |
Rev Adam |
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Trinity Sunday |
11:15am |
Old Newton |
H/C |
Rev Adam |
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9:30am |
Wickham S |
Café Church |
Wardens |
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H/C- Holy Communion BCP - Book of Common Prayer Stations Stations of the Cross
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting – the churchwardens and the PCC members were re-elected without change.
Weekly Email and News – if you’d like to sign up to receive our weekly news email, please contact the churchwardens.
May 3rd Miss M Jones-Evans & Mrs A Palmer
May 10th & 17th Miss M Jones-Evans & Mrs T Thorogood
May 24th & 31st Miss R Elsden & Mrs J Keable
Bacton Benefice: May Updates and Pentecost Sunday in the Modern World
May has been a significant month for the Bacton Benefice churches, highlighted by our Annual Parochial Church Meetings (APCMs). These meetings were an important space for reflection, discussion and future planning. I am grateful to all who attended, contributed ideas, and raised thoughtful questions about the direction of our ministry. The sense of encouragement and shared purpose was apparent as we acknowledged our achievements and looked forward to new opportunities. While we have made positive strides, challenges remain—especially in recruiting more volunteers. Our church councils are appealing for creative, committed individuals to fill essential roles like treasurer. Volunteering is vital for our mission and offers a meaningful way to engage, learn new skills, and give back to our community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in producing our local magazines. Your efforts in writing, editing, designing, and ensuring timely delivery help strengthen the connection between the church and the wider community. The magazine keeps everyone informed and fosters a sense of belonging, with appreciation coming from both church members and local residents. Recently, feedback gathered from the Bacton Benefice Survey has been discussed with our church PCCs and the benefice council. This collaborative process led to the development of a regular service pattern that better reflects the preferences and needs expressed by our congregation. We remain dedicated to engaging our community and ensuring that our worship and outreach are relevant and spiritually enriching. As Pentecost Sunday approaches, we are reminded of its enduring significance. Pentecost, known as the “birthday of the Church,” marks the moment when the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to spread the gospel and build unity among diverse people. Today, its message of inclusion, community, and transformation is more relevant than ever. Pentecost encourages us to listen to the Spirit, embrace diversity, and reach out with compassion. May its spirit inspire us to build a welcoming church, united in hope and purpose for the future. God Bless, Reverend Dan - Rector of the Bacton Benefice |
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Bell-ringing News
On Saturday 16th May Wickham Skeith Church will be hosting the 6-Bell Striking Competition of the Suffolk Guild of Ringers. Ringing will be from 10.30 to 13.00. So do listen out for some high-quality ringing. (There will be no Wickham Skeith team – we tend to regard ringing as a fun social activity rather than a competition.)
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Like every other organization the church has to consider the data protection legislation, so St Andrew’s Church and the Bacton benefice need your permission before they keep your name and details on file. The information will be used to send the weekly pew sheet, to record you as a voting member of the church on the Electoral Roll, for the Rector to know who the members of the church are so he can visit and get to know you etc.
You may have received an email with a form to fill in, or a paper form dropped through your door. Do please fill one of these in if you would like to be involved with the Church in this village and send to our new Rector, the Rev’d Daniel Cant. He is eager to get to know the people in the churches and villages in his new benefice.
If you haven’t had a form through your door or via email do please ask for one from Liz Davidson or Margaret Jones-Evans
Keep safe everyone – Margaret Jones-Evans
