There are 5 Churches within the Monks Eleigh Benefice and each Church takes turns to hold a Sunday Service in their Church. Below is a timetable of the various Church Services throughout this Christmas Period.

On 3rd December 2023 at 10.15am there will be a Christingle Service at Monks Eleigh

On Sunday 10th December at 10.15am there will be a Communion Service at Brent Eleigh

On Sunday 10th December at 6pm there is an Advent Carol Service with a visiting choir at Kettlebaston

On Sunday 17th December at 10.15am there will be a Communion Service at Milden

On Sunday 17th December at 6pm there will be Nine Lessons and Carols at Monks Eleigh

On Sunday 24th December at 10.15am there is a Communion Service at Chelsworth

On Sunday 24th December at 3pm there will be a Crib Service at Milden

On Sunday 24th December at 11.30pm there will be Midnight Communion Service at Brent Eleigh

On Monday 25th December at 10am there will be a Christmas Day Family Service at Monks Eleigh followed by a short Communion Service for those wishing to share bread and wine

Advent Carol Service featuring the Copt Hall Choir. Seasonal refreshments served afterwards in the adjoining Village Hall.

Each year Rev Mike runs an Advent Study Course for all those wishing to reflect a bit deeper on the Bible in relation to Advent. This year we will be using 'Mapping the Gospels', material from the Diocese of Norwich.
We have decided to use 'Mapping John' and this course should have appeal for both new and established Christians as it is very broad in its multimedia approach with artwork, poetry, Scripture and music as we map John and his journey through the Holy land.

If you are interested in joining this group which will take place at The Rectory on Tuesday afternoons in Advent (2.30pm to 5pm) from 21st November to 12th December 2023 then please contact Rev Mike Birt on 01449740623 and let him know as he will need to provide you with this very interesting map we will be exploring.

This is a lovely and very familiar service whereby we follow the Christmas story through 9 Bible readings and Christmas carols.
It is always a rousing and joyous event and is held St Peter's Church, Monks Eleigh (IP7) at 6pm on Sunday 17th December.
Don't miss it. The Church is beautifully decorated and a thrilling space to enjoy the Christmas season.

This is a lunch time gathering for the Benefice of Monks Eleigh whereby we meet on the 3rd THURSDAY of each month at The Chapel during the Winter months.
We aim to share our thoughts on passages from the Bible however during January 2024 and into the new year we plan on using extracts from the book by David Watson on the Holy Spirit.
We bring our own lunches but teas and coffees are provided.

You are most welcome to come and join us and learn and share your thoughts with us.

Thursday 16th November 2023 will be the last 'Food for Thought' for this year. We will continue in 2024 as we have been doing throughout 2023.

Please contact Rev Mike if you would like more information on 01449 740623.