All creatures great and small village worship

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist, Metfield
Metfield Harleston, IP20 0LA, United Kingdom

10.30am, on the village green. Bring pets, large or small but ensure they are contained if small. Horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens. Surprise us! In the church if wet.

St John the Baptist, Metfield

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St John the Baptist church has been standing at the centre of Metfield village for over 600 years. The Grade 1 listed building is light and bright containing a working medieval clock and a fine canopy.

Visitors are always welcome, either to join us on a Sunday or visit during the week when the church is kept open all day.

We hold 2 minister led services each month; a village service on the second Sunday and Holy Communion on the fourth. The first Sunday of the month we have an informal gathering where we share topical prose and poetry, sing one or two hymns and end with prayer. All three occasions end with refreshments and an opportunity to chat.

Our dedicated team of bell ringers practise on Tuesday evenings and ring before services. We frequently welcome ringers from elsewhere.

Metfield Village Hall is opposite the church; we support each other as we do with the community run shop. The church contains a food bank available for those in need.

Get in touch

Virginia Skoyles, Benefice Administrator

Virginia Skoyles
07900 350117
Benefice Administrator
01379 586708
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All creatures great and small village worship

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist, Metfield
Metfield Harleston, IP20 0LA, United Kingdom

10.30am, on the village green. Bring pets, large or small but ensure they are contained if small. Horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens. Surprise us! In the church if wet.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Metfield is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Karen Galloway 077785 621319. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."