All events Calendar

Bell ringing

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Offton, St Mary
Church of St Mary Bildeston Road Offton Ipswich, IP8 4RP, United Kingdom

Our church tower contains 9 bells and we have an active bell ringing group that meets to practice every Tuesday 7.30pm - 9pm. If you would like to join contact the Bell Captain, Brian Whiting email: [email protected].

For information about our bells see
Suffolk Guild of Ringers https://www.suffolkbells.org.uk/towers/offton1.php
Dove's guide for Church Bell ringers https://dove.cccbr.org.uk/tower/13140

Evening Prayer

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Offton, St Mary
Church of St Mary Bildeston Road Offton Ipswich, IP8 4RP, United Kingdom

Our regular evening prayer. In the summer between May and September the service is at 6pm. In the winter the service is held at 3pm (October to April) so we can get home before it gets dark.

Service time is 6pm April to September and 3pm October to March

Family service

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 30 mins
Offton, St Mary
Church of St Mary Bildeston Road Offton Ipswich, IP8 4RP, United Kingdom

A service especially to engage children.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Offton, St Mary
Church of St Mary Bildeston Road Offton Ipswich, IP8 4RP, United Kingdom

Our regular monthly Holy Communion service. All are welcome to attend.

Harvest Festival 11am 20th September 2026

Sunday 20 September 2026 at for 1 hour
Offton, St Mary
Church of St Mary Bildeston Road Offton Ipswich, IP8 4RP, United Kingdom

Join us for Harvest Festival in the church on Sunday 20th September. Please bring harvest gifts that we give to Lighthouse - the charity supporting those that have suffered domestic abuse.

Note that this will not be a Holy Communion service.

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Talk by retired Police Dog handler 2pm 10 October 2026

Saturday 10 October 2026 at for 2 hours
Offton, St Mary
Church of St Mary Bildeston Road Offton Ipswich, IP8 4RP, United Kingdom

Talk will cover how Police dogs are trained and stories about catching criminals and royal engagements.
Refreshments of tea and cake will be provided. Tickets £10 email [email protected] to book a place.