Reflections on my experience of lockdown from Rev Neil Dear…
I’m of a generation who were alive during the Second World war, so the past six months are seen in the context of a fairly long life.… Read the whole story
Sunday Services returning to Church buildings.
The government has now lifted the restrictions on us physically gathering
together for our church services.
We are looking forward to being able to welcome everyone to come and join us with us.… Read the whole story
A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
August is traditionally the month for holidays and breaks and down time… but this year it feels very different.… Read the whole story
Food Banks
Thank you so much for the huge generosity that has been shown in the amount of food being donated to the food bank collection points in Stanton and Hopton church porches and in Barningham shop during the last few weeks and months. … Read the whole story
Churches Begin Re-opening
As I’m sure you will be aware by now, the government has said that we may open our church buildings for individual private prayer.… Read the whole story
A letter from the Rector Rev Cathy Bladen – May 2020
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
Hi … How are you doing in this strange time that we’re living through?
For each of us our experience of this time is different. For… Read the whole story
Carol Service
Come and join us at St Peter’s Church, Hepworth
For our Christmas Carol Concert
22nd December at 3pm
Followed by Mulled Wine, (or orange), Mince Pies and Savouries
All Welcome… Read the whole story
Hepworth Village Art Exhibition
HEPWORTH ART EXHIBITION
5th and 6th October (10.30-4.30)
The Pavilion, Church Lane, Hepworth
We all very much look forward to welcoming you to our annual Exhibition.… Read the whole story
Letter from Reverend Barclay
June 2019
Growth and transformation in Spring
As I write this, Spring-time is in full swing! And I never cease to have a tremendous sense of pleasure and privilege, living and working in Suffolk at this time of the year; all around us is an increasing volume, variety and vitality of new life- in the hedgerows and fields, and on the trees and in our wonderful sky which changes so beautifully in the east anglian light during the morning, noon and evening.… Read the whole story
Letter from Reverend Bladen – March 2019
March 2019
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
As I write this letter exactly six months after being licensed as Rector to The United Benefice of Stanton, which includes, Barnignham, Coney Weston, Market Weston, Hopton, Thelnetham, Hinderclay and Hepworth, I’m reflecting on what a good six moths it’s been.… Read the whole story
Concert by The Kirbie Singers
St. Peter’s Church, Hepworth
30th March 2019 at 2pm
Followed by refreshments
Any donations will be divided between choir and the church… Read the whole story
Letter from Reverend Bladen – February 2019
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
As I write this letter the New Year is only a few weeks old, it’s traditionally the time of new beginnings, or at least for making resolutions, even if we don’t keep them.… Read the whole story
Letter from Reverend Bladen – January 2019
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
January is not one of my favourite months. The merriment and celebration of Christmas is fading fast and the optimism of the New Year, along with the New Year’s resolutions never seem to last very long.… Read the whole story
Letter from Reverend Bladen – December 2018
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
‘A choice lay ahead. The traveller could allow herself to be dragged towards Bethlehem this year, kicking and screaming through the tinsel-laden pressures of the expected route to Christmas.… Read the whole story
Memorial Service
A wreath will be laid at the memorial at 11:00… Read the whole story
New singing group at St Peter’s Church, Hepworth
Everyone is welcome to join a new singing group at St Peter’s Church, Hepworth. The first meeting will be this coming Monday (7th August) at 7pm.… Read the whole story