Christmas Day Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

Begin your Christmas morning with reverence and joy at our Holy Communion Service—a peaceful and uplifting celebration of the birth of Jesus. In the quiet beauty of Christmas Day, we gather to share in the sacrament, sing beloved carols, and reflect on the gift of Emmanuel: God with us.
This service offers a moment of stillness and spiritual renewal amid the festivities, welcoming all to the Lord’s table in gratitude and hope.

Come and rejoice—Christ is born!

Burgh, St Botolph

Burgh’s parish church is dedicated to St Botolph, the missionary monk. There has been a church on the site for over a thousand years. Items of note are the massive iron boss with a Sanctuary Ring attached to the inner south door.  Just inside the south door is an octagonal Font dating from c1400. Facing the door is a painting of the Birds of the Bible by Anna Zinkeisen. The stained glass was designed and made by Charles Kempe. Some of the carved timberwork, including the angels, date from the early 16th century. The church is open daily and provides a place for quiet contemplation. Visitors at 9.30 am on the third Sunday of the month will receive a friendly welcome.

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Rev'd Mark Cresswell

The Parish Rooms,
The Street,
Grundisburgh,
Woodbridge ,
Suffolk

IP13 6TA
Mark Cresswell
01473 735183

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Christmas Day Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

Begin your Christmas morning with reverence and joy at our Holy Communion Service—a peaceful and uplifting celebration of the birth of Jesus. In the quiet beauty of Christmas Day, we gather to share in the sacrament, sing beloved carols, and reflect on the gift of Emmanuel: God with us.
This service offers a moment of stillness and spiritual renewal amid the festivities, welcoming all to the Lord’s table in gratitude and hope.

Come and rejoice—Christ is born!

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Our Benefice of Carlford is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officers. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our Safeguarding Officers. If you are worried that someone has been harmed, or may be harmed please contact our Safeguarding Officers ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected]  

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