All events Calendar

Holy Communion Service at 10am - 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month

Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Everybody Welcome

2nd Sunday and 4th Sunday in the month

ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE followed by Afternoon Tea - 27th July 2025

for 2 hours
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

There will be an annual community service hosted by Bentley St Mary’s Church starting at 3pm.
Followed by afternoon tea.

1st Sunday = CONNECT Service Starts at 10.30am

In April, August, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Four parishes Connect Service
When all four parishes (Bentley, Tattingstone, East Bergholt and Brantham) come together to worship as one. Every month it moves round the Parishes.
June - Brantham / July - East Bergholt / August - Bentley / September - Tattingstone / October - Brantham / November - East Bergholt / December - Bentley

Harvest Festival Service - 14th September - followed by share a plate lunch

for 3 hours
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

St Marys church will host a share a plate style lunch after the service

The Annual Church Quiz - Saturday 11th October 2025

for 3 hours
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

St Mary’s church will host a quiz night for fundraising. Bring your own food and drink,
£4 per person and teams of up to 6 people.
Bentley Village Hall - start at 7pm

All Souls Service - 2nd November 2025 at 5pm

for 1 hour
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

All Souls Service held in Bentley churchyard from 5pm

Remembrance Service - 9th November - 10.45am

for 45 mins
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Gather at Bentley War memorial for a short service at 10.50am

Christmas Carols and Mulled Wine - FRIDAY 12th December 2025 - 7pm

for 3 hours
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Come and sing some popular Christmas Carols and enjoy a mulled wine and mince pie.
£4 per person, Children under 12 Free

Christingle Service - 14th December at 10am

for 2 hours
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Please join us to make your very own Christingle, children and adults are all welcome to join in the fun. Listen to the story of Christingle and hopefully we will have a special visitor who will be willing to collect any donated gifts for the people of East Villas.

Traditional Carol Service 21st December at 10am

for 1 hour
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Join us for a traditional Carols and lessons service

Crib Service - Wednesday 24th December at 4pm

for 1 hour
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Please note the later time of 4pm for our lovely Christmas Eve Crib Service

Christmas Morning Worship and Communion Service

for 2 hours
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Everybody is welcome to join in for the morning worship and communion service on Christmas Day morning.