Service of Nine Lessons & Carols

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Whitton Church - St Mary & St Botolph
Whitton Church Lane Ipswich, IP1 6LT, United Kingdom

Join us for the traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, a cherished celebration of scripture and song. Through nine readings from the Bible, we trace the story of God’s loving purpose - from the fall of humanity to the birth of Jesus Christ. Each lesson is followed by a carol or hymn, sung by choir and congregation alike, weaving together timeless words and music in a service of beauty, hope, and joy.
After the service, the warmth continues with mulled wine and mince pies - a chance to share fellowship, festive cheer, and the spirit of Christmas together.

Whitton Church - St Mary & St Botolph

Our vision is to be a vibrant and inclusive Christian family. We come together to worship God, actively serve our community, and invite others into the family of faith. Together, we aim to make the love of Christ known in the world.

We are members of ‘Inclusive Church’ and endorse the statement below.

The Inclusive Church Statement

“We believe in inclusive church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate. We will continue to challenge the church where it continues to discriminate against people on the grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality. We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.”

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The Revd Mary Sokanovic

The Parish of Whitton with Thurleston and Akenham
Whitton Church Lane
Ipswich

IP1 6LT
The Revd Mary Sokanovic
07824323073
The Parish Office
01473) 747576

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Service of Nine Lessons & Carols

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Whitton Church - St Mary & St Botolph
Whitton Church Lane Ipswich, IP1 6LT, United Kingdom

Join us for the traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, a cherished celebration of scripture and song. Through nine readings from the Bible, we trace the story of God’s loving purpose - from the fall of humanity to the birth of Jesus Christ. Each lesson is followed by a carol or hymn, sung by choir and congregation alike, weaving together timeless words and music in a service of beauty, hope, and joy.
After the service, the warmth continues with mulled wine and mince pies - a chance to share fellowship, festive cheer, and the spirit of Christmas together.

Safeguarding

Your Safety Matters: Our Safeguarding Promise

In our parish, the safety and well-being of every child, young person, and adult involved in our church community is paramount.

We firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are guided by the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people, and adults. Our parish has fully adopted the comprehensive Diocesan Parish Safeguarding Policy.

Have a Concern? Please Reach Out.

If you ever have a concern about someone's well-being or need advice, please do not hesitate to contact one of our dedicated Safeguarding Officers first. They are here to listen and help:

Rebecca Newman

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01728 862070
Beverley Frost

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01473 216431

Urgent Support? Helplines Are Available:

Sometimes, you might need to speak with someone immediately. These confidential helplines are available 24/7 for support and guidance:

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331 (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 (for parenting and family support)
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141