Midnight Mass (First Eucharist of Christmas): 11pm

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Whitton Church - St Mary & St Botolph
Whitton Church Lane Ipswich, IP1 6LT, United Kingdom
Celebrate the mystery and joy of Christ’s birth at Midnight Mass, the First Eucharist of Christmas.
We gather at 11pm in candlelit beauty to hear the story of the Nativity, lift our voices in carols, and share in the sacrament of Holy Communion. This most sacred service ushers in Christmas Day with reverence, wonder, and hope, proclaiming the light that shines in the darkness.

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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Midnight Mass (First Eucharist of Christmas): 11pm

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

Celebrate the mystery and joy of Christ’s birth at Midnight Mass, the First Eucharist of Christmas.
We gather at 11pm in candlelit beauty to hear the story of the Nativity, lift our voices in carols, and share in the sacrament of Holy Communion. This most sacred service ushers in Christmas Day with reverence, wonder, and hope, proclaiming the light that shines in the darkness.

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