St Michael's is one of the six churches of the Benefice of St Benedict.  Links to information about the other five churches can be found by following the More Information link at the side of the page and this is the Mission Statement for the Benefice.

This Broadland church is of great character and charm, situated in the hamlet of Irstead,150m from public moorings on the River Ant just below Barton Broad on the Norfolk Broads.  We are a small congregation and look forward to welcoming you to our services. 

Services  Details about services at St Michael's, to which everyone is welcome, can be found on the Services and Events Page.  For information about services at other churches in the Benefice, please go to the  More Information page where there are links to their web pages.  Alternatively a list of the current month's services can be found on the back page of  NIB, our Parish Magazine.

Church Open  daily from 9am to 6pm with something for everyone - a Prayer Walk, Church Guide and Children's Trail, or just take a moment to sit and wonder at this special place inside the church, or outside in the churchyard, listening to the sounds of nature among the beautiful carpet of bluebells. 

Launch of The Friends of Irstead Church
May sees the launch of The Friends of Irstead Church.  Everyone welcome to enjoy tea and cakes in the surroundings of our beautiful church on Sunday 24th May, 2-4pm.  We look forward to seeing you.

Our Prayer Walk and Church Guide are available online which you may wish to access when visiting the church, but paper copies are now available in the church.

Further Information
For any further information please contact Claire Penstone-Smith on 01692 630580 or look at NIB, our Parish Magazine for local contacts for help and support. The current issue is available by clicking on the link at the side.  Thank you.