Welcome to the Parish of Felixstowe
Two Churches. One Parish. One Warm Welcome.
At the heart of our parish are St John’s Church and St Edmund’s Chapel—two churches with one shared mission: to share God’s love, serve our community, and welcome everyone.
St John’s Church
A magnificent Victorian landmark, St John’s Church has stood proudly over Felixstowe since 1895. Sitting on the highest point in the town, its iconic spire can be seen for miles around and shines brightly each evening, while its beautiful bells call people to worship every Sunday morning.
Step inside and you’ll discover a place of peace, beauty and belonging—a church rich in history but alive with faith, friendship and community.
Open to God. Open to All.
These aren’t just words—they’re at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, returning to church after many years, looking for a place to worship, or simply seeking a quiet moment of reflection, you’ll always find a genuine welcome here.
There is a place for everyone.
St Edmund’s Chapel
Our sister church, St Edmund’s Chapel, is a thriving mission space at the centre of our community.
It is home to our Parish Pantry, hosts our Thursday Holy Communion at 10:30am, and offers a variety of services, groups and activities throughout the week. Whatever brings you through our doors, you’ll be greeted with friendship, kindness and hospitality.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” — Jesus Christ (John 14:27)
Music, Concerts & Community
St John’s is renowned for its stunning architecture and exceptional acoustics, making it one of Felixstowe’s finest venues for music.
From choirs and orchestras to soloists and community performances, we love seeing our beautiful church filled with music.
Our church is available to hire for concerts, rehearsals, recitals and other suitable events, offering a truly memorable setting for performers and audiences alike.
We’d Love to Welcome You
Whether you’re looking for a place to worship, a moment of peace, a friendly community, or a stunning venue for music and special events, you’ll find a warm welcome at St John’s Church and St Edmund’s Chapel.
Come and discover the Parish of Felixstowe—we look forward to meeting you.
Our parish of Felixstowe is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer.
Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer - Charlotte Meara 07944084264 [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected] If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church – Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.