Church Barham Service Times - Local Church Guide

Denomination: Church of England

Barham welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Barham area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
Barham at Barham, Suffolk is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of Barham is to make an impact for God, here in Barham, Suffolk by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.

Floral Celebration Weekend for Queen's 90th Birthday year
Come and see this beautiful ancient Church, famous for its Henry Moore Madonna and Child, at its most beautiful. As well as floral displays there will be a few of Stalls, Tea and Cakes on each day with the Annual Church Fete also taking place on the Saturday afternoon from 2pm
There will be a floral display commemorating each decade in which Queen Elizabeth has lived from the 1920s to the present day
Open for viewing on Saturday from 10am to 5pm; on Sunday from 11.30am after Morning Worship until 5pm and on Monday from 10am to 4pm. Admission free but donations invited towards the Church Fabric Fund
Saturday 4th June 2016 at 10:00 AM

Traditional Village Fete
The annual Church Fete this year will take place on Saturday 4th June in the in the CHURCH GROUNDS starting at 2.00pm. We have move the venue of the fete as we are in an Interregnum and Rectory are currently let on a short term tenancy agreement. This event is very much part of our village life having taken place every year for over 60 years come rain or shine and we hope that parishioners will still support us at our changed venue this year. It is a great opportunity to get out and meet up with old friends and to meet new ones. Whilst it is a fundraising event, success is measured more my the fact that people enjoy it rather than the amount of money made so an effort is always made to ensure that it is fun and affordable for all ages. We will have all the traditional side shows to try your skill/luck at as well as bargains in next-to-new, white elephant. books and plants. If you want to buy a home-made cake make sure you are not late as this is always one of the most popular stalls. There will be a bouncy castle there for the youngsters.
Offers of help or stock for stalls, bottles for the bottle tombola or prizes for the main raffle would be much appreciated. Please contact Roger Colthorpe (831079) or Des Groom (831804) or email [email protected].
There will be a Floral Celebration of the Queen's Birthday Year over that weekend providing an additional attraction for visitors to the fete.
We look forward to seeing you there. If it is wet, please still turn out as there will be plenty of tents to shelter in as well as the Church and Church Hall.
Footnote - we have a long standing policy for this event and our Christmas Bazaar that we do not have any commercial stalls as space is limited and also so that those attending know that all proceeds go to towards the maintenance and improvement of the Parish Church.
Saturday 4th June 2016 at 2:00 PM for 150 minutes

J-Team Holiday Club
This is a three day holiday club held in and around the Church and Church Hall. It is open to all Primary School aged children (ie 5-11 before 1st Sept 2016). This will be the 29th year of this event and it is always popular with some age groups having to turn away late applicants. Booking opens at Easter. Ring 01473 831079 or 833014 for further details. Application forms can be printed from "Pages and Links" on this website
Wednesday 10th August 2016 at 9:15 AM
All Day Event

Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival Community Worship for all ages. If you haven't been to Church for a while this is and ideal service to come back to. Thanksgiving gifts of tinned soup, coffee, sugar, tinned sandwich fillings (eg ham, corned beef) for use on our Sunday evening Soup Kitchen runs in Ipswich will be most welcome. There is tea and coffee for all after the service and for those who have pre-booked a roast lunch at about 1pm (see separate event notice)
Sunday 18th September 2016 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Christmas Bazaar
Traditional Christmas Bazaar to be held in Claydon High School Hall, Church Lane, Claydon. Lots of Stall and competitions. Father Christmas will be attending his Grotto and will be giving out excellent value gifts.
Saturday 19th November 2016 at 2:00 PM for 150 minutes

Sunday
Said Holy Communion
A quiet act of worship held every Sunday with Book of Common Worship. A time for quiet reflection - no hymns. Sung communion is held at 10am most Sundays. Worth checking with "what's on" as this service is not held on any fifth sunday
Every first second third and fourth Sunday at 8:00 AM for 50 minutes
First Sunday Communion
Communion Service to Book of Common Worship format with a theme addressing issues of concern today. Designed to appeal to both the regular worshipper and those not so familiar with the Communion Service. Full Choir.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Second & Fourth Parish Communion
Communion service in book of Common Worship format with Gloria and some responses sung. Full Choir
Every second and fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Third Sunday Community Worship
An informal service for all ages with full choir. Often led by Church or Community groups. Suitable for all ages and Church experience (or none)
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 55 minutes
Fifth Sunday Family Communion
An easy to follow communion service for all the family on the 5th Sunday when this occurs. Full choir. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SERVICE IS A JOINT SERVICE AND MOVES ROUND THE THIS CHURCH, HENLEY AND GT BLAKENHAM. THIS IS THE ONLY SERVICE ON 5TH SUNDAYS
when it occurs
Every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Thursday
SUNSHINE SERVICE
A monthly mid-week service in the Village Hall for carers of young children
Once a Month (See Diary)
Thursday at 10:00 AM