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HOLY COMMUNION (BCP)

Every First, Third Sunday at for 45 mins
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
St Mary's Church East Bergholt, The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer.

Held at 8:00 on the first and third Sundays of the month (and also on the first Wednesday of the month)

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SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00

Every Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 50 mins
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

For uptodate details, consult the weekly newsheet on the Notices page.

The majority of services are livestreamed (or recorded) and shown on our You Tube channel - St Mary's East Bergholt https://www.youtube.com/@stmaryseastbergholt2137

The pattern of the main morning services are as follows:

2nd and 3rd Sundays - Communion services
4th Sunday - Family orientated services

[1st Sunday - Connect service, which rotates around the four parish churches - Bentley, Brantham, East Bergholt and Tattingstone
5th Sunday - Music for reflection]

In August there is only one main service in the Benefice.

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Choir practice

Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

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.

Tower 500 celebrations June 20th - 25th

for 4 days, 21 hours
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt as we mark 500 years since work first began on our church tower — a grand project started in 1525 that was never completed… but left us with the unique and much-loved Bell Cage!

Tudor Treasures: tales, tunes and trivia (with much laughter)

for 2 hours
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

As part of our spectacular TOWER 500 celebrations, join us for an evening of Tudor mayhem and merriment with the fabulous East Bergholt Dramatic Society!

Tower 500 Tudor Flower Festival

for 4 days, 6 hours
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

As part of our Tower 500 celebrations, there will be a flower festival open every day from 10am - 4pm * at St Mary's Church on Saturday 21st June to Wednesday 25th June 2025. Come and view the displays and learn more about Tudor times. There will also be refreshments available throughout the day.
* 10am - 2pm on Tuesday 24th June

St Mary's Tudor Fayre

for 6 hours
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

As part of our TOWER 500 celebrations, step back into 1525 and experience the sights, sounds and spirit of Tudor England at our Family Tudor Fayre! Fun for all the family. Starts at 11am

Music for Reflection

Sunday 29 June 2025, Sunday 31 August 2025, Sunday 30 November 2025 at for 45 mins
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

A time to reflect quietly whilst our Director of Music plays organ music on the fifth Sundays (except where these fall on religious festivals)

Music for Reflection

Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 45 mins
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

A time for reflection quietly in church, supported by organ music and words. No formal liturgy or act of worship

HOLY COMMUNION (BCP)

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer.

Held on the first Wednesday (and also at 8:00 on the first and third Sundays) of the month.

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Monthly but not in August

Take a Break coffee mornings

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 2 hours
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

Take an opportunity to have a cup of tea or coffee with cake and biscuits, with friends or to meet new people. Relaxed and friendly - meet in the West End room at St Mary's church. Everyone very welcome

Connect

Sunday 06 July 2025, Sunday 02 November 2025, Sunday 01 March 2026, Sunday 05 July 2026, Sunday 01 November 2026 at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

A monthly service on the first Sunday combining traditional liturgy with modern worship - a joyous mixture celebrating the old and the new. Connecting with others; connecting with the other parishes in the benefice - at Bentley, Brantham and Tattingstone and most importantly connecting with God.

The service rotates around the churches - at St Mary's in East Bergholt in March, July and November

family@church

Sunday 09 March 2025, Sunday 13 April 2025, Sunday 11 May 2025, Sunday 08 June 2025, Sunday 13 July 2025, Sunday 14 September 2025, Sunday 12 October 2025, Sunday 09 November 2025, Sunday 14 December 2025 at for 40 mins
St Mary's Church East Bergholt
The Street East Bergholt CO7 6TG Parking around the church is limited, but there is a public car park behind The Lion a few minutes walk away, in the centre of the village., CO7 6TG, United Kingdom

From January 2025, the monthly services are changing to the second 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.

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