All events Calendar Lent & Easter

We have a wide range of worship services and group activities across our villages throughout the week. These include Book of Common prayer (traditional language) and modern Holy Communion services. We also offer Morning prayer services on a Sunday and in the week and have an All age service each month in Grundisburgh. For more social occasions we offer a number of coffee mornings, a lunch club and carers support group. We have two evening home groups. For the younger members of our community we have a toddlers group, an after school club (years 4, 5 & 6), an 'Off the bus' club for High school students and a Kids club in Clopton. You can find details of these the events listing below.

Online Morning Prayer

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 2 Apr 2026
Online via Google Meet

A said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. The order of service is provided on screen. Click 'More Info' to join via Google Meet. All Welcome.

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Morning Prayer

Every Friday at for 30 mins
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

A quiet & reflective said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. All Welcome.

Grundisburgh Coffee Morning

Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms, The St, Grundisburgh, IP13 6TB, United Kingdom

A friendly community coffee morning often with cake, chat and activities. All very welcome.

Coffee & Cake

Every Friday at for 2 hours
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

Join us for Coffee & Cake every Friday.

Soup Lunch, Burgh

for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Old Schoolroom
Drabbs Lane, Burgh, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

Come and join us for a lovely soup lunch which has a choice of soups with bread rolls, choice of desserts with custard. There is tea and coffee.
We also hold a raffle to help raise money towards a local charity.
(This month is in aid of St Elizabeth's Hospice)

Holy Communion (BCP)

Every Sunday at for 30 mins
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A quiet reflective said service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Burgh, St Botolph
Junction of B1079 and Drabs Lane Burgh Woodbridge, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship with Readings, Hymns (sometimes using recorded music) and a sermon or talk. In some months this service is in the Burgh School Room next to the church and has a more informal style.

All Age Worship Mothering Sunday Service, Hasketon

for 1 hour
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

Come and join us for this special All Age Worship with the giving of posies of spring flowers. Refreshments.

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Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Swilland, St Mary
4 Church Lane Swilland Ipswich, IP6 9NJ, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship with Readings, Hymns (sometimes using recorded music) and a sermon or talk.
Please note in winter 2026 services are being held in different locations while the church has building works.
On Sunday 15th March this service will take place at 7 High Road Swilland.

Mothering Sunday

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A Joyful, welcoming services for all ages as we celebrate Mothering Sunday together. Uplifting worship, a short all-age talk, and space to give thanks for all who care for us. Everyone Welcome

Otley School Easter

for 1 hour, 45 mins
Otley Primary School
, United Kingdom

Whole School Easter & Assembly

Witnesham Primary School - Easter

for 4 hours
Witnesham Primary School
, United Kingdom

Easter & Assembly

Grundisburgh Baby & Toddler Group

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 31 Mar 2026, 7 Apr 2026, 14 Apr 2026, 26 May 2026, 21 Jul 2026, 28 Jul 2026, 4 Aug 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 18 Aug 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 1 Sep 2026
Grundisburgh New Village Hall
Felgate Way Grundisburgh, IP13 6US, United Kingdom

Join us every Tuesday afternoon during term time for fun, play, and connection!
Come along for: Tea & snacks, Crafts & chat, Home corner & baby corner
...and plenty more to explore!
A warm, welcoming space to play, relax, and make new friends. We’d love to see you there!

There is no session on 30th Due to other event taking place.

Off the Bus

Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 31 Mar 2026, 7 Apr 2026
Grundisburgh Pavilion
Playing Fields, Post Mill Orchard, Woodbridge, IP13 6UT, United Kingdom

A space for young people of High School age to meet and socialise after school. Open to all high‑school‑aged young people. If you know someone who’d enjoy coming along, please do encourage them. We offer food, hot drinks, and a safe, friendly place to hang out with friends and have fun.

Term time only

Joint Council Meeting

Thursday 06 November 2025, Tuesday 13 January 2026, Tuesday 17 March 2026, Tuesday 05 May 2026, Thursday 10 September 2026, Tuesday 03 November 2026 at for 2 hours
The Parish Rooms
The Street Grundisburgh Woodbridge, IP13 6TB, United Kingdom

These take place 5 times a year two weeks prior to PCC's

Morning Prayer

Every First, Second, Third, Fifth Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A quiet & reflective said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. All Welcome. Order of service provided.

Clopton Coffee Morning

Monthly. Every Third Wednesday at for 2 hours
Clopton Village Hall
Manor Rd, Clopton, Woodbridge, IP13 6QN, United Kingdom

A friendly coffee morning, all welcome

Place of Welcome

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Burgh School Room
Burgh School Room, IP13, Drabbs Ln, Woodbridge IP13 6QA, UK, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

Coffee Morning

Clopton Kid's Club

Every Wednesday at for 2 hours, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 1 Apr 2026, 8 Apr 2026, 15 Apr 2026
Clopton Village Hall
Manor Road, Clopton

Held in Clopton Village Hall. The Baby and Toddler Music Group starts at 3pm, and the older youngsters come along after they have returned from school, starting from 3.40pm - 5.30pm. New faces will be very welcome, so come along and have some fun. For the tinies, we offer traditional nursery rhymes and modern action songs, an introduction to musical instruments - rhythm and sound all rounded off with a short story. For older children there is table tennis, football, snooker, quoits, bean bags, drawing, paper folding, cooking, and lots of other activities from week to week.

During Term Time

456 club

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 55 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Mar 2026, 1 Apr 2026, 8 Apr 2026, 15 Apr 2026, 27 May 2026, 15 Jul 2026, 22 Jul 2026, 29 Jul 2026, 5 Aug 2026, 12 Aug 2026, 19 Aug 2026, 26 Aug 2026, 2 Sep 2026, 9 Sep 2026
Grundisburgh New Village Hall
Felgate Way, Grundisburgh Woodbridge, IP13 6US, United Kingdom

A fun, relaxed space for children in Years 4, 5 and 6. Each week we enjoy art, craft, games and cooking, all while learning that God loves us just as we are. New faces always welcome.

Draw Near - Lent Sessions - Online

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Online via Google Meet

This Lent, you’re invited to join us for a gentle series of online gatherings as we explore what it means to draw near to God and to one another. Each week we’ll reflect on a short Bible passage linked to a simple theme, using the Church of England’s Draw Near booklets as a guide.

https://meet.google.com/xzu-rmdh-hfm

Dates & Themes
Dates & Themes
- 25 February – Sharing in Prayer
- 4 March – Sharing in the Scriptures
- 11 March – Sharing Communion
- 18 March – Sharing in Service
- 25 March – Sharing the Good News
We’ll meet online from 7.00–7.45pm.
Click 'More Info' to join via Google Meet.
Some groups may choose to stay on afterwards or meet in person to continue the conversation, pray together, or simply share time and fellowship.
Each session will be led by members of the Ministry Team.
Come as you are. Come when you can.
Let’s draw near together this Lent.

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Elders Fellowship

In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Every Third Thursday at for 1 hour
Burgh School Room
Next to Burgh Church, Drabbs Lane

A monthly or bimonthly meeting for Carlford Elders to discuss ministry

Sung Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Clopton
Grundisburgh Road Clopton Woodbridge, IP13 6QB, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion with Hymns and Readings with parts of the service sung by the choir.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship with Readings, Hymns (with choir and organ) and a sermon. There are refreshments after the service and many will stay to chat. We have a children's corner for those that need it. Gluten free wafers also available.

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Hawthorns
Hawthorns, Ashbocking IP6 9JX,, IP6 9JX, United Kingdom

A service of Morning Prayer led by a Benefice Elder, with prayers, hymns and readings.

Evensong

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Culpho, St Botolph
Culpho Ipswich, IP6 9DH, United Kingdom

A traditional Evensong with Hymns and sermon following the Book of Common Prayer.

Grundisburgh School Easter

for 6 hours
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Whole School Day

Holy Communion (BCP)

Monthly. Every Fourth Wednesday at for 1 hour
Culpho, St Botolph
Culpho Ipswich, IP6 9DH, United Kingdom

A quiet reflective said service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer

Hasketon Parish Lunch

Monthly. Every Fourth Thursday at for 1 hour
The Turks Head, Hasketon
Low Rd, Hasketon, Woodbridge, IP13 6JG, United Kingdom

Come and join us for a delightful community get together at The Turks Head, Hasketon. There is a set lunch menu costing £10 for a main course & tea or coffee.

Palm Sunday Family Eucharist

for 1 hour
Ashbocking, All Saints
Church Road Ashbocking Ipswich, IP6 9LG, United Kingdom

A Family Eucharist for Palm Sunday, All Saints Church, Ashbocking 10:30am
Come and join in, hear the story and meet a donkey

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Compline

for 1 hour
St Michael's Boulge
off Scott's Lane Boulge Woodbridge, IP13 6BW, United Kingdom

Compline

Compline

for 1 hour
Culpho, St Botolph
Culpho Ipswich, IP6 9DH, United Kingdom

Compline

Carers Support Group

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms
The St, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, IP13 6TB, United Kingdom

A support group for those that care for others to provide mutual support. All carers welcome.

Final Draw Near

for 1 hour
https://meet.google.com/xzu-rmdh-hfm

Last in Lent Series

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Maundy Thursday - Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion. Quiet reflective service.

Good Friday - All Age Activities

for 2 hours, 30 mins

Join us on 3rd April for our Good Friday activities at St Mary’s, Grundisburgh.

10.00am - Start the day in church with sausages in rolls, followed by relaxed all‑age crafts — a lovely way to spend the morning together.

11.30am - Join the Community Easter Egg Hunt on the Village Green, then back into church to collect your egg and stay for Hot Cross Buns and drinks.

Everyone is warmly welcome to come to one or both.

Good Friday - All Age Activities

for 2 hours, 30 mins

Join us on 3rd April for our Good Friday activities at St Mary’s, Grundisburgh.

10.00am - Start the day in church with sausages in rolls, followed by relaxed all‑age crafts — a lovely way to spend the morning together.

11.30am - Join the Community Easter Egg Hunt on the Village Green, then back into church to collect your egg and stay for Hot Cross Buns and drinks.

Everyone is warmly welcome to come to one or both.

Ashbocking Coffee Morning

Monthly. Every First Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please contact us

A Coffee Morning for those in Ashbocking Village, all villagers welcome.

Meditation at the Cross

for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

Quiet reflective service.

Morning Prayer

In February, April, June, August, October, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

A service of Morning prayer from Common Worship with Readings, Hymns and a sermon. There are refreshments after the service and many will stay to chat.

Holy Communion (BCP)

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Michael's Boulge
off Scott's Lane Boulge Woodbridge, IP13 6BW, United Kingdom

A quiet reflective said service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Swilland, St Mary
4 Church Lane Swilland Ipswich, IP6 9NJ, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Swilland

On Sunday 1st March this service will take place at 2 Church Lane, Swilland

Easter Day - Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Holy Communion

Grundisburgh Lunch Club

Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Parish Rooms, Grundisburgh
, United Kingdom

A lunch club for local residents of Grundisburgh. Please enquire for details.

Cuppa's and Cake

Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 2 hours
Otley Village Hall
6 Chapel Rd, Otley, Ipswich, IP6 9NT

Join us on the 2nd Weds for a cuppa, cake and chat.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship with Readings, Hymns, and a sermon.

Morning Prayer (BCP)

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Clopton
Grundisburgh Road Clopton Woodbridge, IP13 6QB, United Kingdom

A service of Morning prayer with Hymns and Readings from the book of common prayer using traditional language.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Hawthorns
Ashbocking, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship with Readings, Hymns and a sermon or talk.

Coffee Morning, Burgh

for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Old Schoolroom
Drabbs Lane Burgh, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

Come and join us for a lovely welcoming coffee monring. There are lovely homemade cakes, scones and sausage rolls, tea and coffee.
We also will hold a raffle to help raise money towards a local charity.
(This month is in aid of East Anglian Children's Hospice)

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 15 Mar 2026
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

St Andrew's Church, Hasketon

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 15 Mar 2026
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Grundisburgh

Holy Communion

In January, March, May, July, September, November. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Otley

All Age Worship

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 5 Apr 2026
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A more informal service with mostly modern hymns, readings and a more interactive type of talk. Suitable for all ages.

Home Groups - Grundisburgh.

Monthly. Every First, Third Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 18 Mar 2026, 1 Apr 2026, 15 Apr 2026
Grundisburgh

We would love to see you in at one of our two regular bible study Home Groups. Meeting every two weeks in Ashbocking and Grundisburgh through the year. Everyone from our Benefice congregations is very welcome to join us. We are working through a number of themes or books of the bible. Please contact us for the location.

Messy Church

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 12 Apr 2026
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Messy Church is an informal activity based church service with craft, stories, activities and a snack. It lasts for about an hour and half and is especially suitable for those who like to do....

Home Groups - Ashbocking

Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Wednesday at for 2 hours
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Mar 2026, 8 Apr 2026, 22 Apr 2026
Ashbocking

We would love to see you in at one of our two regular bible study Home Groups. Meeting every two weeks in Ashbocking and Grundisburgh through the year. Everyone from our Benefice congregations is very welcome to join us. We are working through a number of themes or books of the bible. Please contact us for the location.

Coffee Morning, Burgh

for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Old Schoolroom
Drabbs Lane, Burgh, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

Come and join us for a lovely welcoming coffee monring. There are lovely homemade cakes, scones and sausage rolls, tea and coffee.
We also will hold a raffle to help raise money towards a local charity.

Daytime PCC Meeting.

for 1 hour
The Parish Rooms
The Green Grundisburgh, IP13 6TA, United Kingdom

PCC Meeting

PCC Meetings

Thursday 20 November 2025, Tuesday 27 January 2026, Thursday 21 May 2026, Tuesday 22 September 2026, Thursday 19 November 2026 at for 2 hours
Otley Village Hall
6 Chapel Road, Otley,, IP6 9NT, United Kingdom

PCC meetings for Ashbocking, Clopton, Hasketon, Grundisburgh, Otley, Swilland

Daytime PCC Meeting.

for 1 hour
The Parish Rooms
The Green Grundisburgh, IP13 6TA, United Kingdom

PCC Meeting

Daytime PCC Meeting.

for 1 hour
The Parish Rooms
The Green Grundisburgh, IP13 6TA, United Kingdom

PCC Meeting