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St Andrew’s Rushmere May Festival concert: New Awakenings
Cantus Firmus Choir, under conductor, Richard Hubbard will be performing a concert of music reflecting new life in Christ. The choir is delighted to be joined on this occasion by guest artist, Natasha Petrovic on violin. On: Saturday 9 May 2026 at 7pm
At: St Andrew’s Church, Rushmere, Ipswich IP5 1DH
Tickets £13 (under 18s £5), from cantusfirmus.org.uk/
Cantus Firmus Choir is drawn...
Medieval Psalter returns to Abbey site after 500 years
The Bury Psalter, a beautifully illuminated book of Psalms which dates from around 1400, and which was made for and used at the ancient Abbey of St Edmund, has found a new home at St Edmundsbury Cathedral following the closure of the Suffolk Archives site in Bury St Edmunds. The Bury Psalter is a Latin manuscript written for, and used...
Inspire training day in June – Understanding loss and resilience
Inspire Counselling & Training is delighted to offer a workshop on "The price we pay for love – understanding loss and resilience" on Friday 26 June 2026 at the cost of £90 per person / £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...
Save the date: 18 October 2026 is Church Action on Poverty Sunday
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...
Church of Sanctuary Online Event: 21 April 2026 at 10 -11.30 am
You are warmly invited to join this Sanctuary Sunday/Church of Sanctuary online workshop with Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal. This event is organised by Church of Sanctuary and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. More details about what it means to be a Church of Sanctuary and the process involved, can be found here.
Job Vacancy: Ipswich Christians Against Poverty Part-Time Debt Coach (Paid)
Christians Against Poverty Ipswich is excited to announce it has secured funding to appoint an additional debt coach for one year initially (and is actively pursuing funds for longer term) to support its current debt centre manager. CAP works exclusively through the local church, so it is seeking applications from a committed church member, supported by their local (Ipswich based)...
Holly Lodge Baptist Church is looking to employ a Children and Family Worker.
Holly Lodge Baptist Church is keen to appoint a Children and Family Worker to lead its work with children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with and discipling children and young people, helping them and their families towards a relationship with Jesus Christ.
They will work closely with the Minister, Deacons and Children and Youth...
Fantastic opportunity to have an adventure at sea!
Morning Star Trust is a Christian sailing charity. It promotes the Christian gospel message and the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of guest crews through sailing voyages under the direction of experience qualified skippers and mates. Perfect for youth and adult groups, would you like to join an adventure at sea, build confidence and grow in faith, while learning new skills...
An Evening with Rob Parsons
At An Evening with Rob Parsons, you’ll get to step into the untold stories from Rob’s lifetime of overcoming obstacles, letting go of childhood labels and discovering that the past doesn’t have to define us. This event touches on all aspects of family life: love, grief, relationships and much more.
At the Beacon Church, Oakes Road, Bury St Edmunds IP32 6PX
On Wednesday,...
The Pilgrim’s Progress: Exploring the themes of John Bunyan’s novel with Lark Rise Retreats...
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...















