St Ethelbert, Tannington

Welcome to St Ethelbert, Tannington, part of the Four Rivers Benefice, with Bedfield, Brundish, Cratfield, Laxfield, Monk Soham, Wilby and Worlingworth cum Southolt. For expected services and events, please see our news and notices and one off events pages.

St Ethelbert, Tannington is a beautiful, simple country church which, with a door that remains open 24 hours a day, provides a haven for quiet thought and prayer. Those who visit find an aura of deep peace. Among the many beautiful features of this historic rural church is a recently installed large stained-glass window in memory of Reginald Harvey, a churchwarden for many years and a benefactor.

The peal of six bells can be heard on summer evenings and for special services as we welcome bell ringers to practise, as well as attracting campanologists from near and far. 


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Get in touch

Revd Chrissie Smart

Laxfield Vicarage

Priest-in-Charge
07803 134301
Benefice Administrator
07900 350117

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What's on

Rogation Celebration

for 4 hours, 30 mins
St Mary, Wilby
Wilby Woodbridge, IP21 5LE, United Kingdom

A celebration of village life with a short service of Holy Communion at 9.30, a special Rogation Celebration service at 11am led by the Bridge4Rivers Lightwave team and Ven Sally Gaze (Archdeacon for Rural Mission). This will be followed by lunch in the village hall and a walk - virtual or actual depending on your mobility. Please let Virginia our administrator know (email on front page) if you're coming for lunch. Bring a chair if you would like to sit down as the service will hopefully be outside.

Our Benefice
News

Announcement of our new priest-in-charge

A new priest-in-charge for the benefice has been announced.

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Safeguarding

"The parish of St Ethelbert, Tannington is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer (BSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our BSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the BSO, Jackie Turton on 07773 886582 or [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Karen Galloway on 01473 298545 or 07785 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.