Church of England Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich East Bergholt
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These events occur regularly throughout the calendar year.

Friday

Toddler group has been cancelled until further notice, due to the coronavirus

Every First, Third Friday at 9:30 a.m. for 2hr

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

We’re a relaxed and fun play group that meets during term time in the West End of St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt for informal play, tasty snack time, coffee, tea and chat - it’s a great way to catch up with friends, make new ones and enjoy playing in a safe environment. Contact Liz Digby 01473 312281 for further details.

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Singing British Sign Language Refreshments Family Friendly Community group Parents and toddlers Playgroup Pre-school club Event held in a Church
Friday

Choir practice has been cancelled until further notice, due to the coronavirus

Every Friday at 7 p.m. for 1hr 30m

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

Weekly practice for forthcoming Sunday services and for special services at religious festivals, such as Christmas and Easter. New members welcome but must be able to read music.

Music Hymns Choir Singing Event held in a Church
Wednesday

Ministry of Welcome has been cancelled until further notice, due to the coronavirus

Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for 1hr 30m

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

Weekly coffee morning on Wednesdays. Ministry of Welcome from April to October, and Winter Warmer from November to March. Come and meet friends for a chat, make new ones, and there's a knitting group too!

Coffee morning Community event Event held in a Church
Sunday

m:Youth has been cancelled until further notice, due to the coronavirus

Every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. for 1hr 30m

Brantham

Weekly bible study group for teenagers held in Brantham. For further details please contact Izzy or Len Smith [email protected]

Youth Group Bible study
Sunday

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Every Sunday at 10 a.m. for 1hr 10m

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

For details consult the weekly newsheet on the Notices page.
Usual pattern: Benefice Service 1st Sunday alternates between East Bergholt at 10.00 and Brantham at 11.00 . All 10.00am Services last approximately 1 hour ten minutes and are followed by Tea / Coffee. Typically 50-70 people.

1st Sunday is benefice communion, 2nd Sunday parish communion, 3rd Sunday Family Service (sometimes with baptisms) and 4th Sunday choral Matins

Live stream Hymns Choir Singing Refreshments Common Worship
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Sunday

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP)

Every Sunday at 8 a.m. for 50m

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

Said Holy Communion
Quiet and traditional service, for adults. Typically 7-20 people.
Not on Christmas day or the Sunday after Christmas

Live stream Gluten-free communion Book of Common Prayer
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Wednesday

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP)

Every First Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for 50m

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

Holy Communion BCP, 1st Wednesday of the month, anyone welcome.

Live stream Gluten-free communion Book of Common Prayer
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Sunday

Choral Matins has been cancelled until further notice, due to the coronavirus

Every Fourth Sunday at 10 a.m. for 55m

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

Choral Matins (BCP) on 4th Sundays with a few exceptions (eg August and December!) Consult the Church website for any oddities in the pattern.

Hymns Choir Singing Refreshments
Sunday

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Every First Sunday at 4 p.m. for 40m

The Street
East Bergholt
CO7 6TG
Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind the Red Lion public house a few minutes walk away.

First Sunday of every month at 16.00. Very family friendly service lasting about 40 minutes and ending with a trademark high tea. Accessible to all generations, but inclusive of children. Mix of drama, prayer, activities and singing. Contact Fiona Trott ([email protected]) for further details

During the coronavirus lockdown, the service is being emailed to our families and toddler group members. Parts of the service are available on our You Tube channel.

Messy Church Singing All age/Family Refreshments Family Friendly Event held in a Church
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