EASTER SERVICE With Worship and Communion followed by Egg hunt at 10am

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

Easter Service with Rev Chris Willis from 10am. This is a replacement of the Connect service usually held on the first Sunday of the month. After the service there will be a egg hunt in the churchyard.

1st Sunday = CONNECT Service Starts at 10.30am

Occurring
In April, August, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Address
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

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

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

Everybody Welcome

2nd Sunday and 4th Sunday in the month

PET SERVICE - 17th May - 10am

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

Bring your family pet along for a blessing, if you don’t have a pet then you are more than welcome to bring a cuddly toy.
Donations of pet food / treats on the day would be welcome and we will send them to The Blue Cross at Wherstead.

5th Sunday in the Month

Occurring
Sunday 29 March 2026, Sunday 31 May 2026, Sunday 30 August 2026, Sunday 29 November 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Address
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

We now have a Morning Worship with Communion Benefice service starting at 10am in various locations within the Constable Country Benefice.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - 28th June at 3pm

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

We will be holding our Community service on Sunday 28th June from 3pm and a lovely afternoon tea will be served after the service. Please let us know if you have intentions of coming so we can cater accordingly.
THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE IN THE MORNING

TOM’S TALK - Bentley and the Founding of America - 2:30pm start

Occurring
for 2 hours, 15 mins
Venue
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Address
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Come along and listen to our church warden Tom Hill’s talk of “Bentley and the Founding of America” £10 per person (payable beforehand) followed by refreshments and informal tour of the historical features of St Mary’s church.

HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE at 11 am followed by Harvest Lunch

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

Come along and join in with Harvest festival service followed by a ‘bring a plate to share’ style Harvest lunch. All Welcome, we will have a list in church to write down what you wish to bring so we can co ordinate no duplications.

QUIZ NIGHT - 10TH OCTOBER AT 7PM

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Bentley Village Hall
Address
Bentley Village Hall, Capel Road Bentley, IP9 2DW, United Kingdom

The Annual Quiz Night is on again - starting at 7pm in the Village Hall. £4 per person includes teams of up to 6 people. Bring your own drinks and snacks. To book your attendance at this event - email - [email protected]

ALL SOULS SERVICE AT 5pm

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

1st November at 5pm, Doreen will hold the All Souls Service in Bentley church yard. A beautiful service dedicated to our lost loved ones, time for dedication and reflection in a welcoming space.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE - 10.50am at The Bentley War Memorial

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Bentley War Memorial
Address
Bentley War Memorial, Church Road Bentley, IP9 2BW, United Kingdom

A short outside service to remember the people of Bentley named on the war memorial.
All welcome at attend

CAROLS, MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES - Friday 11th December - 7pm start

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Bentley Village Hall
Address
Bentley Village Hall, Capel Road Bentley, IP9 2DW, United Kingdom

Join in a fun evening of carol singing, poems and stories, enjoy mulled wine and other refreshments - £4 per person, children under 12 free.

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE - 13th December - 10am

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

A fun and interactive service with making your very own Christingle to keep. Everyone welcome to make one.

CAROL SERVICE - 20th December - 10am

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

Traditional carol service in St Mary’s church as we prepare for Christmas Day. Refreshments will be served after the service

NATIVITY CRIB SERVICE - Thursday 24th December at 3pm

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

Child friendly family service as we prepare for Christmas Day come along to our new Nativity crib service.

CHRISTMAS DAY - Morning Worship with Communion - 10am

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary, Bentley, Ipswich
Address
Church Road Bentley Ipswich, IP9 2DA, United Kingdom

Everybody welcome to the Christmas Day service in St Mary’s church as we celebrate together the birth of our saviour.