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St Mary Stoke, Ipswich is looking for an Estates Pioneer to join its team. St Mary Stoke is a friendly and inclusive church on the edge of Ipswich town centre. It has two services and a community food pantry on a Sunday; the 10am service is a modern communion with children’s and youth groups, and the 6pm evening is an...

Vicar's Tea Party, taking place on Saturday 11 July, raising funds for St. Elizabeth Hospice and the local churches. Please come along to this year's Vicar's Tea Party, taking place on Saturday 11 July, 2.30pm-5pm, Earl Soham (IP13 7SD), which will be raising funds for St. Elizabeth Hospice and local benefice churches in Mid-Loes, through a range of family-friendly fun...

A presentation delivered to the Churches Together in England Enabling Group in May 2026 by Rev Dr Helen Paynter, Director of the Centre for Study of Bible and Violence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyXfVXJpZAo

Summer is fast approaching, and Freedom Church, Mill Road, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds IP31 2RU is excited to launch the first event in its Summer Programme! Come along for a fun-filled morning inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar – perfect for little ones who love stories, creativity, and adventure. Crafts Face Painting Games Caterpillar Trail Food available to purchase from Freedom Cafe On Wednesday 19...

An artist has outlined his vision to help parishes in Suffolk grow and become a beacon of hope for those people who feel isolated. Jonathan Boast, a 52-year-old father with three children, has been ordained a deacon for the Lark Valley and North Bury team by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, the Rt Revd Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell. His...

Abi is the new Worship Pastor at River Church, Ipswich. Abi will be leading worship across all River Church ministries including Sundays, 7am Prayer and Overflow. She is an incredibly gifted worship leader, and it will be wonderful to see how God will use her as she leads worship at River. “Hello! I’m Abi. I am married to Jake and we...

Just42 is excited to let you know that tickets for its annual fundraising dinner are now on sale. Your fantastic evening includes: A delicious four-course meal Live music A silent auction A raffle All proceeds go directly to support Just42 and the important work it does with young people in our community. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special evening...

Woodbridge Quay Church and St John's, Woodbridge invite you to their annual Big Family Day Out  this Saturday. Come along between 10am and 1pm on Saturday 28 June to Kingston Field, Woodbridge for inflatables, ice creams, train rides, face painting, craft, toddler activities, games, refreshments, BBQ and lots more! And the amazing thing, is it's all FREE!!!! We'd just really love to...

Did you know it was Volunteers' Week at the start of June? It's an annual, national celebration of everyone who shares their time, skills and dedication with charities like L'Arche. Monica Uboreviciute, Digital Communications lead at L'Arche, explains, "Along with our core members and the assistants who support them, non-employed members, friends and other volunteers are the lifeblood of L'Arche. If...

On Saturday 4 July at 6pm, the full choral forces of St Edmundsbury Cathedral join together once again to celebrate the Cathedral’s choral tradition. you can book your tickets now: click here.   Programme: Marcel Dupré – Laudate Dominum Adrian Batten – O sing joyfully Robert Walker – As the apple tree Charles Hubert Parry – Fugue in G, Op. 188 Eleanor Daley – Upon your heart John...