Network Suffolk

On Saturday 28 March 2026, Jane Jennison will be leading a study day with Lark Rise Retreats at St Nicholas Church, The Ferry, Felixstowe exploring the themes of John Bunyan's novel, The Pilgrim's Progress. John Bunyan’s book “The Pilgrim’s Progress” has, since its first publication, never been out of print. Widely regarded as the first novel, it has been translated...

St Felix’s Church, Haverhill, has become the seventh parish in the Diocese of East Anglia to receive the Live Simply Award. Supported by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and run by CAFOD, the award enables Catholic parishes and schools to respond to what Laudato Si’ describes as the “cry of the earth and the cry of the poor”. This is...

Come along to the ‘Cherishing the Earth Day Conference’ with Dr Martin Hudson and Rev Margot Hudson. There will also be an address by The Rt Hon Lord Deben(John Gummer) Saturday 21 March 9.30am to 4pm with doors opening from 9am. £5 to cover refreshments and expenses. Tea and coffee available , please bring your own lunch. Book your place here :...

Jacqui, the Just42 Youth Work Coordinator, has been very busy with the youth clubs in Rendlesham, which continue to grow week by week. Running two clubs in the area has been a big undertaking, and Just42 is currently looking for additional staff members, one to help lead the clubs and another to help run the clubs alongside the lead...

Please mark this date in your church calendar now and sign up using the button below. On 18 October, we hope churches will: Use the free worship resources to reflect on the role of food in the Bible in faith and fellowship. Organise a bring & share church lunch or coffee morning to inspire people to reconnect and talk about...

The CEO of Cathedral Music Trust, is reigniting his 3,000-mile cycling pilgrimage, physically pedalling a path to shine a national spotlight on world-class music found in extraordinary cathedrals and historic church buildings across England and Wales. JJ’s (Jonathan Mayes) cycling pilgrimage reflects a commitment to music which lies at the heart of the Trust’s work, celebrating the cathedral music sector’s unique...

Tearfund is reaching out following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Silas Balraj CEO of Tearfund  writes, "Our hearts break to see such devastation and destruction across the region our staff and partners work in every day. Amid the debris of military strikes, people are staring in disbelief. There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty about what...

On Friday 13 March at 11am, Jack Abbott MP is joining River Church, Ipswich to spend time discussing The Government Department for Culture, Media & Sport's recently published National Youth Work Strategy for England. Jack will answer questions and see how we, in the faith-sector, might be able to support and implement this within our contexts. It would be great if...

Inspire Counselling & Training is delighted to offer an in-person workshop on ADHD on Friday 13 March 2026, £90 per person or £70 per person for students and for those working for charities, churches and the NHS. Cost includes refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch At St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 1DH From 9.00am for prompt 9.30am start...

Number 72 faces increasing demand for its services at the same time as a funding crisis. Are you in a position to help? Revd Jim Stewart writes, "Our existing funding will last only to Easter. We would love to secure an additional £3,000 a month to cover the basic costs. This could be met by 150 people committed to giving...