Church Services

In the parishes of Rougham, Beyton, Hessett, and Rushbrooke—part of a rural benefice near Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk — the church services reflect a balance between traditional and modern worship styles to accommodate various congregational preferences.

Please refer to the Parish Magazine for the church services on this month.

1. Contemporary Worship

  • “Worship for All” : These services are often informal, designed to be accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. with simplified liturgy, contemporary music, and interactive elements.
  • “Holy Communion”: Using Common Worship liturgy, these are less formal than BCP (Book of Common Prayer) services and use modern languague but retain a sacramental focus.
  • “Family @ Church /Cafe Church”: Held at St Mary’s Church, Rougham. Every 3rd Sunday from 9.30am. Pastries and toast are served before a short, simple all-age service. Everyone young, old or in between is very welcome.

2. Special Themed Services

  • Seasonal Services: Services for Advent, Christmas, Easter, Harvest, and Remembrance Sunday, tailored to the themes of the season.
  • “Messy Church Outdoors” : Aimed at families with children, involving craft, storytelling, and a short act of informal worship.

3. Traditional Services

  • “Said Holy Communion”: These services follow the traditional liturgy from the Common Worship, often featuring more formal language and a reflective tone and without music or song.

4. Community and Reflective Services

  • Midweek Service: Online Worship,  Wednesdays 7.00pm,  Facebook: link

5. Other Occasional Services