St Michael's is one of the six churches of the Benefice of St Benedict. Links to information about the other five churches can be found by following the More Information link at the side of the page and this is the Mission Statement for the Benefice.
This Broadland church is of great character and charm, situated in the hamlet of Irstead,150m from public moorings on the River Ant just below Barton Broad on the Norfolk Broads. We are a small congregation and look forward to welcoming you to our services.
Services Details about services at St Michael's, to which everyone is welcome, can be found on the Services and Events Page. For information about services at other churches in the Benefice, please go to the More Information page where there are links to their web pages. Alternatively a list of the current month's services can be found on the back page of NIB, our Parish Magazine.
Church Open daily from 9am to 6pm with something for everyone - a Prayer Walk, Church Guide and Children's Trail, or just take a moment to sit and wonder at this special place inside the church, or outside in the churchyard, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
Launch of The Friends of Irstead Church
May saw the launch of The Friends of Irstead Church. What a lovely afternoon we enjoyed in the churchyard on 24th May with delicious tea and cakes together with a Wildlfower Walk led by a member of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Look out for further information about 'Friends' events.
Our Prayer Walk and Church Guide are available online which you may wish to access when visiting the church, but paper copies are now available in the church.
Further Information
For any further information please contact Claire Penstone-Smith on 01692 630580 or look at NIB, our Parish Magazine for local contacts for help and support. The current issue is available by clicking on the link at the side. Thank you.
Safeguarding Statement "The parish of Irstead: St Michael is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO (Pauline Simpson, 01692 630674) or the DSA (Sue Brice) . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adult Social Care Services."
The Safeguarding Policy for The St Benedict’s Benefice of Ashmanhaugh, Barton Turf, Beeston St Lawrence, Horning, Irstead and Neatishead can be accessed via the Safeguarding Policy link in the side menu.