Join with us for a day of prayer and fasting on Thursday 19th January, 9am-9pm at Christ Church URC, School Street, Sudbury. The purpose of the day is to take time to listen to God and draw aside to seek His face and His guidance in our own lives for the year ahead.
Why do we fast?
Last Sunday Andrew spoke about ‘the kind of fasting that pleases God’. You can listen again on our church website or download his notes here.
Fasting is voluntarily going without food, or any other regularly enjoyed, good gift from God for the sake of a spiritual purpose. Please take a couple of minutes to download and read our guidelines to get the most out of your day.
When God’s people fast with a proper biblical motive – seeking his face, not his hand – with a humble and contrite spirit, he will hear from Heaven and heal our lives, churches and communities.
What will the day look like?
The day is made up of led sessions and times of quiet reflection and prayer. The programme has been designed so that you can come during the day at times that suit you. The only thing we ask is that you come and go quietly so as not to disturb others.
We look foward to spending time with you in His presence.
January 3, 2017 in news & events by andrew
Join us on Saturday 18 December from 10:45am to bless the people of Sudbury.
As part of being an outward-focused church, we will be out in Market Hill, Sudbury with our SVV gazebo giving away hundreds of free mince pies to Christmas shoppers. It’s a fun way to serve others and show a small act of God’s kindness in a busy, stressful period.
It only needs and hour and half of your time. For those able to help set up and give away, we’ll gather at 11.ooam in the market place. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to offer small acts of kindness in Jesus’ name?
December 9, 2016 in event, news & events by andrew
For our next Singles’ Lunch we will be doing a something a little different.
Join us for a Christmas bowing extravaganza and a bite to eat at Strikes in Sudbury on Sunday 4 December at 12:30pm.
We welcome singles of all circumstances and ages. Children are also welcome!
If you would like to join us simply sign up at the Welocme point on Sunday morning. For more detail speak to Katherine Mills or Karen Naylor on Sunday morning or contact the church office, call: 01787 377670 or email
November 22, 2016 in news & events by andrew
Looking for more meaningful ways to celebrate Christmas?
Why not buy a gift of hope for a local family in crisis this festive season and help restore dignity and self-esteem?
Visit our pop-up today online Storehouse Christmas Shop.
From as little as £10 you could provide a basket of food essentials to help someone know that they not forgotten in the busyness of Christmas.
Start shopping for a brighter Christmas today and enjoy another way to celebrate the reason for the season.
November 7, 2016 in news & events by andrew
We’re super excited to have worship leader, songwriter and friend Marc James back at Stour Valley Vineyard this Sunday, 20 November, 10:30am at the Delphi Centre.
Marc has written a number of amazing worship songs that have blessed many churches including Spirit Burn and Surrender. His latest release Promise, contains a thoughtful, diverse collection of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. It’s available from the Welcome Desk on Sunday at a special price (this weekend only) of just £10.
Marc is married to Veronica, who hails from Argentina and has worked for many years in missions with Youth with a Mission. They have two children: Lemmy and Leilani.
He is also the youth and student pastor at Russell Park Baptist Church in Bedford and was previously the Worship Pastor at St Albans Vineyard.
To discover more of Marc’ music and to buy other worship albums, visit Vineyard Records.
November 5, 2016 in news & events by andrew
We will be gathering together in a time of worship and intercession on Wednesday 16 November, 7:30pm at Wells Hall Old School, Great Cornard, CO10 0NH.
We look to actively seek God through praise and worship. Let’s experience God’s power together as we humble ourselves and offer up a sacrifice of praise!
No need to book, just turn up, feel free to invite family and friends, open to all!
November 5, 2016 in news & events by andrew
Does someone you know need help with budgeting? Or maybe you have thought you would like a little guidance on how to make your money go that little bit further? Our CAP Money Course starts on Wednesday 9 November from 7.30pm for 3 evenings at Stour Valley Vineyard Church, The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU.
CAP Money is a FREE 3 part course devised by Christians Against Poverty to help anyone manage money better and learn to budget, save and spend well. It includes DVD presentations and a free course booklet to take away.
To book a place online go to www.capmoney.org or for further information email the SVV CAP Money Team at capmoney@stourvalleyvineyard.org or contact Stour Valley Vineyard Office ( 01787 377670).
October 30, 2016 in news & events by andrew
