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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What's on

Palm Sunday

for 1 hour
Kettlebaston, St Mary
Kettlebaston Ipswich, IP7 7QA, United Kingdom

A service for Palm Sunday will be held at St Mary's Church Kettlebaston on Sunday 29th March 2026 at 10.15am.
This is an atmospheric service which expresses the moment Jesus rode into Jerusalem which shouts of Hosanna around him. There is usually a short procession around the Church during one of the songs. Come and join in and feel part of the crowd.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

for 13 days, 1 hour
Chelsworth, All Saints
Chelsworth Ipswich, IP7 7HX, United Kingdom

During Holy Week there will be a Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross erected in the grounds of All Souls Church, Chelsworth. This is a 14 step devotion commemorating Jesus Christ's Last day on earth, from condemnation to burial.
The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as each individual moves from station to station. At each station an individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from Christ's last day then moves on to the next station until all 14 are complete.
This can be a very moving experience for all of faith or no faith.

EVENSONG on Palm Sunday

for 1 hour
St Peters Church Monks Eleigh
Church Hill Monks Eleigh Ipwich, IP7 7LG, United Kingdom

At 3pm on Sunday 29th March 2026 there will be an Evensong service at St Peter's Church, Monks Eleigh.
This is a very beautiful and reflective service which is partially sung.
Refreshments will be served afterwards.

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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,