Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary Stoke, Ipswich
Stoke Street Ipswich, IP2 8BX, United Kingdom
Join us for Nine Lessons and Carols, a beautiful and much-loved service that tells the story of God’s promise and Jesus’ birth through a series of Bible readings and well-known carols. Each lesson takes us a little further on the journey.

The music, readings, and candlelit atmosphere invite us to pause, listen, and let the story unfold in all its richness. Whether you come every year or it’s your first time, you’re warmly welcomed to share in this treasured moment of worship and reflection.

St Mary Stoke, Ipswich

Whether you are new to faith or you are already a committed follower of Jesus, there is space for you to grow in faith at St Mary’s Stoke, Ipswich. Join a Worship Service, come to one of our Groups, get involved in our Community & Social Events, and check out our what we offer for Children & Families!



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Revd. Sophie Cowan

St Mary's Church Stoke
Stoke Street
Ipswich

IP2 8BX
Revd. Sophie Cowan, Priest-in-charge
01473 571188

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Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary Stoke, Ipswich
Stoke Street Ipswich, IP2 8BX, United Kingdom

Join us for Nine Lessons and Carols, a beautiful and much-loved service that tells the story of God’s promise and Jesus’ birth through a series of Bible readings and well-known carols. Each lesson takes us a little further on the journey.

The music, readings, and candlelit atmosphere invite us to pause, listen, and let the story unfold in all its richness. Whether you come every year or it’s your first time, you’re warmly welcomed to share in this treasured moment of worship and reflection.

Safeguarding

At St Mary Stoke we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact:

Parish Priest: Revd. Sophie Cowan - [email protected]

Parish safeguarding officer: Graham Miles - 07413683368

[email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Karen Galloway - 07785621319 [email protected]

For information on our safeguarding please visit https://stmarystoke.org/safeguarding

For Suffolk Diocese's Safeguarding Information: https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about someone's safety, please call the police (999) and the local authority.

In Suffolk you can report a concern about a child by calling: 0808 800 4005.

And, you can report a concern about an adult using this link: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/protecting-people-at-risk-of-abuse/report-abuse-of-an-adult

Free 24/7 Helplines

Child-line: 0800 1111
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123

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