St Gregory's Church is not only for Sundays, many Other Activities are enjoyed on other days
This Page highlights the latest news and reports about current activities and events arriving soon.
Be sure to add the dates to your diary. Interested to know more? then come along and see us, we shall be happy to see you.
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The Revd Tom Mumford
The Revd Tom Mumford has been appointed Chaplain to support
the Bishop of Selby in her role as Lead Bishop for the Diocese of York.
Tom was Assistant Curate at St Gregory’s in Sudbury from 2019 to 2021, before taking up his current position
as Vicar of Ipswich Minster (formerly St Mary le Tower). He will be moving in March.
Read more at https://networksuffolk.org.uk/2025/12/26366/ and
https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/tom-mumford-appointed-chaplain-to-support-the-bishop-of-selby/
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January Coffee Morning
The January Coffee Morning will be held in church at 10am on Saturday 10th January 2926, not January 3rd.
Alpha course
Are you curious? Have any questions about faith, the Bible and Christianity?
Have a burning question you have always wanted to ask, but nowhere to ask it?
Well the new Alpha course starts soon.
Begins Friday 9th January 2026. 6.30 pm for a 6.45 pm sit down meal.
The Salvation Army Hall, Station Road, Sudbury.
Any questions/register interest Claire on parishsecretary@st.gregspcc.uk.
Reports of past events may be found on our EVENTS ARCHIVE PAGE.
Light Party at St Gregory's Church
St Gregory's and All Saints' are running a Light Party at St Gregory's Church on Thursday 30th October 2025 from 4pm. Tickets available in advance at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-gregorys-church. Hotdogs, crafts, games, music - all suited to primary school-aged children. Please do invite family, friends and neighbours - it is a chance to celebrate light in the darkness, as a corrective to the modern-day Halloween.
“Light up a Light” Service
The St Nicholas Hospice Service will take place at St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury, at 3.00 pm on November 23rd 2025.
Other forthcoming events for Advent and Christmas 2025 at All Saints’ and St Gregory’s Churches:
- 29 Nov Christmas Through The Keyhole St Gregory’s Church 9am-12 noon
- 14 Dec Carols by Candlelight, 3pm, St Mary’s Church, Chilton
- 21 Dec Carols by Candlelight, 6.30pm, St Gregory’s Church
- 24 Dec Christingle, 3.30 pm All Saints’ Church. 11pm Midnight Mass St Gregory’s
- 25 Dec 8am Said Communion, All Saints’. 10am Family Communion both All Saints’ and St Gregory’s
ShoeBox Appeal 2025
St. Gregory’s Church and School took part in the Samaritan’s ShoeBox Appeal this autumn and both sent off a good amount of shoeboxes. All sent with our love, prayers and every blessing. This photo is of St. Gregory’s school and their boxes.
The Rectory Garden Party - 24th August 2025 at 3pm
This was held in the Rectory garden with members of All Saints' and St Gregory's churches, and the residents of Christopher Lane.
It was the turn of the churches to provide the savouries this year and the residents the sweets.
It was an enjoyable occasion, and the weather was kind!
Coffee Mornings at St Gregory's Church
10am - 12noon
6th September
4th October
1st November
6th December
You are invited to join us at our coffee morning.
There will be a Bring and Buy stall as well as a raffle.
All proceeds go to supporting the running of the church.
Kettle & Fish continues in Suffolk Road Church most Thursdays except the first of each month (10 am to 1.30 pm). Suffolk Road Church is next to Aldi and only a short walk from North St & Girling St car parks.
Here you will find spiritual and physical refreshment. We offer:
· Tea, coffee, soup, toast, sandwiches, filled rolls, quiche, scones, cakes (depending on season)
· Opportunity to talk with friends
· Information about local churches and other Christian Activities
· ‘Listeners’ available to talk to
· Prayer corner
The dates for January 2026 are:
January 15, 22, 29.
As always, dates may occasionally change at short notice.
Sudbury churches work together to serve the community.
If you have any questions contact: Ruth Ridge ruthkridge@gmail.com 01787 204364 or Andrew Dixey andrew.dixey@talk21.com 01787 377644.
The Kettle & Fish at St Peters Church, Market Hill, Sudbury, was a Christian presence in the centre of the town, open most Thursdays since 2005, until St Peter’s closed for major refurbishment in September 2021.
St Gregory’s Fellowship
We meet in the Commonlands Room (Ground floor) at The Christopher Centre, Gainsborough Street on the third Thursday of the month. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits, plus a trading table and free raffle. Subscription £3.50 per meeting. Former members and new members are welcome.
Irene Harding-Payne - 01787 377102
Avril Gardiner - 01787 377406
Pam Arbon - 01787 373316
To see the programme for the year, please click on the "Fellowship Group" black button to the left.
Singles Lunch Club
Singles lunches take place usually on the last Sunday of the month. Open to all those church members who live on their own.
Different venues are chosen each month and transport can be arranged.
The group meets at the chosen venue usually for a 12.30pm lunch.
Enquiries to parishsecretary@stgregspcc.uk .
Prayer Breakfasts
The meetings take place from 8.00am - 9.30 am. All welcome.
| 03-Jan | No Prayer Breakfast |
| 10-Jan | St John’s Methodist Church |
| 17-Jan | Holy Trinity in All Saints’ Church Hall |
| 24-Jan | All Saints’ Church – in the Church Hall |
| 31-Jan | Friends’ Meeting House |