Monks Eleigh Benefice with Chelsworth and Brent Eleigh with Milden and Kettlebaston

There are 5 Churches with the Monks Eleigh Benefice - St Peters, Monks Eleigh; All Saints, Chelsworth: St Mary's, Brent Eleigh; St Peters, Milden and St Mary's, Kettlebaston.

Services rotate around the 5 Churches and Rev Mike Birt is the Benefice Rector. We have 3 Elders serving here - Sue Birt, Ann Perry and Maureen Morris. 

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Phone us: 07817335122

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What's on

HOME BIBLE STUDY

Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
The Rectory
The Street Monks Eleigh, IP7, United Kingdom

Every Tuesday afternoon from 2.30pm at The Rectory there is a Home Bible Study Group. All are welcome.
We will be looking into depth the readings given from the previous Sunday Service. It is an opportunity to further explore the Bible.
Refreshments are served at the beginning of the Home Group

ADVENT STUDY COURSE

Every Tuesday at for 2 hours, 45 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
The Rectory
The Street Monks Eleigh Suffolk, IP7, United Kingdom

Our first week of Advent Study begins on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 2pm at the Rectory.
We will be following a course designed Susanna Gunner with the Diocese of Norwich Mapping series. This one will be Mapping Advent.
During this course with the aid of a well put together leaflet or map, an opportunity to explore Advent's rich themes through Biblical reflection, art, poetry and music is made possible.
There will be 4 maps to follow each week and they are- Watching and waiting, Preparing a place, the need for change and saying yes.
Refreshments are offered at the beginning of each course and there will be ample opportunity to think, reflect and share with other members of the group. All are welcome

CHRISTMAS CHILDREN'S CRAFTS

for 2 hours
Milden Cricket Pavilion
Church Lane Milden Suffolk IP7 7AF, United Kingdom

Our Christmas Children's Craft Event takes place this year at Milden Cricket Pavilion in Milden. This is a warm and safe space for children of all ages to be.
There will be opportunities to make many things and the theme this year will be 'Angels'.
There will be a story and lots of refreshments provided.
Come and spend a wonderful fun loving time with us at Milden on Saturday 29th November 2025 at 2.30pm.
There is plenty of space to park in front of the Pavilion

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Safeguarding

Our Benefice of Monks Eleigh with Chelsworth and Brent Eleigh with Milden and Kettlebaston 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 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 Rev Mike Birt 01449740623 or the Diocesan Safeguarding officer Karen Galloway 07785621319 or [email protected] if you have any 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 be found on the Diocesan website Promoting a safer Church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich,