Join John Bell, of the Iona Community, in an afternoon of singing, exploring the life of Jesus and our own seasons of life. Experience John's unique gift of enabling anyone to make music, even those with no experience of singing with others. where: St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS when: Saturday, 26 October  - 2pm workshop,  4.30pm...

On 19 October, walks will be taking place all around the planet to raise awareness about human trafficking. Human trafficking is the world's fastest growing crime and is actively taking place here in Suffolk. To highlight the issue of human trafficking and to help raise vital funds for the work of A21, the global organisation seeking to abolish slavery,...

Churches across Lowestoft are working together to provide free meals during the school holidays. This summer alone, Lowestoft South Salvation Army worked in partnership with Lowestoft Community Church to serve 135 free two-course lunches to families struggling to make ends meet. As chair of Christians Together in Lowestoft, The Salvation Army’s Major Jenny Barwise is encouraged to see churches serving...

Summer at Just Traid at The Centre in St John's Street was characterised by two things:  heat and the excitement/drama of the new coffee machine! The weather has now cooled down and after the initial trial and having received positive feedback from customers and volunteers, the coffee machine is here to stay.  Over the past month, the machine has been...

St John's excellent handyman, Andy Saunders, has decided to retire in the near future so they are looking to recruit a new maintenance person. If you have experience of basic maintenance and minor repairs and would like the opportunity to work for St John's for a few hours paid work each week, please follow this link to find the Job...

Christian Youth Ministries is delighted to invite all of its supporters and friends to its Annual Celebration on Friday, 1 November 2019, 7pm - 9pm at Chantry Academy, Mallard Way, Ipswich IP2 9LR. Come and meet new staff, hear about CYM's important work and join in the celebration time. There is parking on site, free admission and refreshments! The team will...

Inspire Counselling & Training is looking for volunteer receptionists - for Tuesday daytimes, Thursday evenings and as relief -  to join its friendly office team. Full training will be given. Please contact Jane Scarlett on 01473 217694 (Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 4pm) or email contact@inspirecounselling.org.uk

If you are involved in planning services for Advent and Christmas then do try and make time to come along to this practical workshop being led by Richard Hubbard of InHarmony which is St Edmundsbury Cathedral's project to resource and equip congregations to make the very best of music in worship. There will be fresh ideas for music and words...

** Closing date for applications now extended to 30 September ** Just42 is a Christian charity providing activities and support for children and young people and is the only open access youth provision in 200 square miles of rural Suffolk.  It runs rural youth clubs, kids clubs, holiday clubs, a mentoring project, schools work and assemblies. Just 42 is excited to...

Please don't forget that the closing date for booking on this FREE  workshop on Supporting People through Loss is Friday 28 September. The workshop itself is on 5 October at St Michael’s Church, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3PL, from 10.00 to 4.30. It is for pastors and church leaders, pastoral workers, chaplains and all who support those suffering loss of any kind. Sessions include...