Carlford Churches

The Carlford Churches are a group of Anglican Churches in Suffolk, just north of Ipswich. We are a community of over two hundred people spread across our nine historic rural churches and villages.

As part of living out our Christian faith we offer a range of worship services each Sunday in different churches. During the week we are returning to a variety of other activities from a monthly mid-week service to study groups, a toddler group, an after school group and coffee mornings. We are also involved in a number of warm room and food support projects.

We also offer online services for those that can't make it to church - On Facebook normally at 11am. Our newsletter MiniGrapevine comes out on Fridays.

We are also here to support anyone in our villages by offering a friendly chat so please do feel free to contact us.

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Phone us: 01473735183

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What's on

Online Morning Prayer

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2025, 1 Jan 2026
Online via Google Meet

Morning prayer for the benefice. A said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. The order of service is provided on screen. Click 'More Info' to join. All Welcome.
Please note Google Meet does not require software installation but you may get a prompt to access your computer's camera and microphone. Click more info to join.

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Morning Prayer

Every Friday at for 30 mins
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

A quiet & reflective said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. All Welcome.

Grundisburgh Coffee Morning

Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms, The St, Grundisburgh, IP13 6TB, United Kingdom

A friendly community coffee morning often with cake, chat and activities. All very welcome.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice of Carlford 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 Officers. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our Safeguarding Officers. If you are worried that someone has been harmed, or may be harmed please contact our Safeguarding Officers ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected]  

If you think someone is in danger now, ring 999. Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

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