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Going through the lectionary with children can be a double-edged sword. The obvious strength is that, in guiding us through the whole of Scripture, it requires us to move beyond the predictable and familiar grooves of our favourite Biblical texts. The other side of this is that the lectionary inevitably leads us into stories and texts that, from virtually any...

***  tomorrow! *** On Saturday 5 September at 3.30pm, join a service of celebration at St Edmundsbury Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of A Rocha’s Eco Church Awards. Please register here so that the organisers are aware of numbers for this FREE event., If you are thinking of celebrating your own Eco Church journey, resources are available to support you with...

On 9 September, Christian Youth Ministries is  gathering with churches and Christians across Ipswich to pray for students, staff, leaders, and families as they begin a new school year. Whether you're a teacher, parent, governor, church leader, involved in schools work, or simply passionate about the rising generation, CYM would love you to join them. Prayer Room: 9am-3pm Prayer Walking opportunities throughout...

Calling all cyclists, walkers, vintage and classic car owners and even horse-riders for Suffolk Churches Ride and Stride and Pedal and Drive day, which will be held on Saturday 12 September. Details of how to get involved are now in churches and here on the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust website. Charlie Haylock, Suffolk author and specialist in Spoken English, helped...

On Saturday 19 September the Cathedral will host its annual service, Remembering Together. This is a very special service, which starts at 3.30 pm, and is for everyone who has experienced the death of a child, whatever the age and whatever the cause. If you have experienced the death of a child, help and support is available via organisations such as:...

Catholic churches across the Diocese of East Anglia will be opening their doors this September as part of Heritage Open Days, giving visitors the chance to discover centuries of faith, architecture and local history. Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture, runs from 11 to 20 September this year. Thousands of volunteers across the country will welcome...

All are welcome to come along to this celebration of harvest and creation on Sunday 13 September, 3pm - 5pm. The service will be a relaxed mix of readings and songs. Dr Andrew Crowson will be speaking; he is known to many A Rocha UK supporters for his energetic and engaging style. Everyone will meet at Nightingale Corner – you...

As part of Hospice Care Week, come along on 8 October 2026. The team would love to meet you on Thursday 8 October in The Garden Room, St Nicholas Hospice Care from 2pm – 4:30pm. Come along and find out more about how St Nicholas Hospice serves its community. Refreshments provided on the day. Please e-mail [email protected] or call 01284 766133 if you would like to...

** starting 14 September 2026 ** If you’re involved in ministry with people facing poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma, or mental health challenges—or you feel called towards this kind of work—this course is designed to equip and sustain you. MTMM brings together biblical study, theological reflection, and real-world experience to help you engage thoughtfully and faithfully with those on the margins. “The way...

You are warmly invited to join Ipswich Quakers as they celebrate 90 years of their Meeting House at 39 Fonnereau Road; a place of worship, welcome and community. Share in an afternoon of food, conversation and reflection to mark this special milestone in the long history of Quakers in Ipswich, which spans more than 300 years. Discover the rich history...