St Andrew's Church » Kettleburgh

We are here to worship God,
to nurture believers in Jesus Christ
and to serve the community.

St Andrew's Church, Kettleburgh stands at the end of Church Road,

with farmland on one side and Church Farm and Church Cottages close by.

For a link to a Zoom service please contact Bill

Church Services in December

Christmas Services in Kettleburgh

This year there will be a Christmas service of Holy Communion on Sunday 19 December at 11am.

Our traditional candlelit Carol Service will take place on Wednesday 22 December at 6.30pm. We were not able to hold a carol service in 2020, but look forward to welcoming you this year. Due to the pandemic, to avoid over-crowding at the Carol Service we are asking that you reserve a place in advance. To do this, please contact Jackie by 21 December.

Remembrance

Today, the 11th November 2021, a wreath was laid at the Kettleburgh War Memorial following the The Last Post played on a bugle. This wreath will also be placed at the Memorial Service at Brandeston commencing at 1030 on Sunday 14 November before being returned to Kettleburgh.

Churchyard Tidy

An excellent showing of Kettleburgh volunteers worked hard to tidy up the churchyard.

Thanks to all those that turned up and to those who provided “elevenses”

Harvest festival

St Andrew’s Church was beautifully decorated for the Harvest Festival. In place of our traditional harvest supper, we served light refreshments at the back of church afterwards.

St Andrew’s church is also open for private prayer.

Please use hand sanitiser before entering and when leaving the building.

Remember to respect other people’s space.

Our Orebeck Benefice Pilgrim's Prayer

Open our hearts to your love, Father God, as we journey with you;

Renew us each day, as we dwell in your presence.

Encourage us when we feel downtrodden,

Bring us comfort when we are sad.

Enliven us so that we may always be ready to serve You, and

Care for others in the strength of God's love.

Kindle, we pray, all that works towards the coming of your kingdom. Amen

Responding to Coronavirus
A word from your Priest in Charge
These are challenging, and for many people, difficult times. We will find out what is really important to us as individuals and also to communities. When, in the future we look back we will realise that some things have changed, and that will include even the church. Indeed, I think that it could be a radically different church, but we don’t have to wait until the pandemic recedes.
In challenging times we are forced to look at what is important. For Christians, worship, fellowship and service to others have always been important, during this time of isolation we are going to have to re think how we do this. Do feel free to get in touch with me for a chat or if you have concerns.
At times like these we can be overwhelmed. I am reminded of the words in Psalm 91:1-2 ‘You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
Yours in Christ
Graham

Practical actions
We are following the advice and guidance from the government, archbishops and our diocesan bishop.

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News from St Andrew's

The first phase of our reordering project is complete. We now have a completely level access from the south porch into the nave, a flexible space around the font and a gentle slope leading towards the east end of the church. We have some new oak furniture - a storage cupboard for cleaning and flower arranging materials, and a table-height cupboard for hymn and service books. The new doors to the south porch are nearing completion.

The north door restoration is also almost complete. If you walk around to the north side of the churchyard, you will see the restored door back in place. We are awaiting the replacement of the threshold.

Safeguarding

St Andrew's PCC has adopted the House of Bishops safeguarding policy - 'Promoting a Safer Church' Here is the link to our Policy Statement on Safeguarding

If you have any concerns with safeguarding, here are some contact details:

Our Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Rev Graham Hedger

www.cofesuffolk.org/concerns-and-contacts

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
• Childline: 0800 1111
• Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
• NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
• Samaritans: 116 123
• Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141