Visit our pages below to find out who has benefitted from the Growth Fund. The Growth Fund is there to support our churches to engage creatively in mission. As a diocese we are focused on Growing in God in depth, influence, number and younger, creating flourishing congregations making a difference (based on the Five Marks of Mission agreed by the Anglican Communion in 1984).
Pakenham Benefice used their growth fund grant to provide craft bags to children across the benefice at Christmas and Easter.
Bildeston with Wattisham started up coffee mornings alongside their foodbank.
St John's Church, Woodbridge, received a grant of £1450 to enable their Narnia Experience.
All Saint’s Church, Rede, used their £250 grant to fund resources towards a Celtic Spirituality and Prayer day
St Peter’s Church, Benefice of Bury St Edmunds St Mary with St Peter, were given a grant of £300 to fund their Messy Church events
Upper Alde Benefice used their £500 Growth Fund to put on Messy Church mornings
Stourhead Benefice used their Growth Fund grant to fund their “Mission to Children” project.
Blyth Valley Churches used their Growth Fund to work alongside local schools to deliver two different workshops, “The Grumpy Owl” and “The Joy of Christmas” respectively.
St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds, use their £1000 grant to fund their “Christmas through the Keyhole” project.
Martlesham with Brightwell received a grant of £1500 to assist with the launch of their toddler group in January 2025, which immediately attracted large numbers.
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