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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.
St Andrew’s Church
beneficebacton@gmail.com
Rev’d Daniel Cant
The Rectory, Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket IP14 4LJ
01449 503369 Email - bionic.revd.dan@gmail.com
Wardens: Liz Davidson 07951 373669 and Margaret Jones-Evans 767121
We return to our regular pattern of services this month. Advance notice that the service on October 4th will be a Benefice Harvest Holy Communion at 10am – windowsill decorators please note! As usual we will support the work of the Stowmarket Foodbank (tins of food and non-perishables). Windowsill decorators please note and include tins in your decoration if possible. Tins & non-perishables can also be left in the church over Harvest weekend or in the red donation boxes in the church & village hall.
If you can spare an hour to help in church for the Cycle Ride on Saturday 12th please speak to Margaret.
Weekly Email and News – if you’d like to sign up to receive our weekly news email, please contact the churchwardens.
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Date |
Time |
Church |
Service |
Leader |
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Sunday 6th |
9:30am |
Wickham Skeith |
Holy Communion |
Revd Dan |
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10am |
Bacton |
Family Service |
Hazel |
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2:30pm |
Gipping |
BCP |
Revd Dan |
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6:30pm |
Wyverstone |
PiC |
Revd Dan |
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Sunday 13th |
9:30am |
Cotton |
Harvest Service |
Revd Dan |
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11am |
Bacton |
Holy Communion |
Rev Stephen |
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11am |
Old Newton |
Holy Communion |
Revd Dan |
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Sunday 20th |
9:30am |
Wickham Skeith |
Holy Communion |
Rev Carole |
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9:30am |
Bacton |
Holy Communion |
Revd Dan |
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11am |
Old Newton |
Family Service |
Revd Dan |
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Sunday 27th
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9:30am |
Cotton |
Holy Communion |
Revd Dan |
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11am |
Old Newton |
Harvest Service |
Revd Dan |
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9:30am |
Wickham Skeith |
Café Church |
Wardens |
H/C – Holy Communion PiC – Praise in the Community BCP - Book of Common Prayer
Flower & Cleaning Rota
Sept 6th Mrs L Holland & Mrs M Latham
Sept 13th & 20th Mrs J Bryant & Mrs L Reinders
Sept 27th & Oct 4th Mrs E Davidson & Mrs J Newstead
September: A Season of New BeginningsSeptember is a month of gentle change. The long days of summer begin to shorten; schools and clubs find their rhythm again, and across our fields and gardens there are signs of harvest. It is a time when many of us take stock: of what has been gathered in, what has been learnt, and what lies ahead. In the life of faith, September can feel like a second New Year. After holidays and summer routines, we return to familiar duties, but perhaps with a renewed heart. The Bible reminds us: “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). That verse is a comfort, because it tells us that God is present not only in great moments, but also in ordinary changes, fresh starts, and quiet endings. As we enter this new month, I encourage you to notice the small gifts around you: the neighbour who waves, the child beginning a new term, the fruit on the trees, the first coolness in the morning air. These are reminders that life is held in God’s faithful hands. Harvest teaches us gratitude, but it also teaches patience. Seeds do not grow overnight; kindness, prayer, forgiveness, and hope all need time to take root. Perhaps this September you are beginning something new, or perhaps you are carrying worries into the coming season. Either way, you are not alone. God walks with us through every season, and his love does not fade with the summer light. May this month bring you courage for what is ahead, thankfulness for what has been given, and peace in knowing that Christ is with us, today and always. Revd Daniel Cant Benefice Rector |
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
The oldest building in the village needs YOU! There has been a church here for around 1000 years & it belongs to everyone.
Suffolk Historic Churches Ride & Stride event will be on Sat 12 Sep 9am – 5pm. Many churches will be open & you can get sponsored to visit as many or as few as you feel able, by cycle or on foot. Of the money raised, 50% goes to the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust & 50% to your nominated church. The money raised is only used for maintenance of the building. I have done the ride for most years since 1987 but will be away this year. It’s a good way to see churches in Suffolk & Norfolk. It’s also a great way to raise money for the building fabric of the church.
If you would like to take part, I have sponsorship forms & further information.
Also, Margaret has a few slots to fill in the Church signing cyclists in. Please contact her (see Church page) if you can help. Thank you.
Pete Davidson
