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

ADVENT STUDY COURSE

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Tuesday at for 2 hours, 45 mins
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

ADVENT 3 - 10.15am HOLY COMMUNION

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Chelsworth, All Saints
Chelsworth Ipswich, IP7 7HX, United Kingdom

The Sunday morning eucharist service will be held at All Saints Church, Chelsworth at 10.15am.
This is the first time the Pop Up Church Choir will be singing 2 songs - Gaudete for the Introit and the Angels Carol. It should be Heavenly.
Parking is available near by and refreshments will be served after the service.

ADVENT 3 - KETTLEBASTON CHORAL ADVENT SERVICE

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

If you enjoy hearing a good choir, brilliant singing in a wonderful setting of Kettlebaston's medieval Church then you are in for a treat on Sunday 14th December at 6pm.
Since the Pandemic the Copt Hall Choir visits St Mary's Church Kettlebaston annually and it is a joy to hear them sing so if you feel like being in the presence of angels come to this wonderful Choral Advent service.
Refreshments (mulled wine) will be served after. Plenty of parking nearby.

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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,