Monks Eleigh Benefice with Chelsworth and Brent Eleigh with Milden and Kettlebaston

There are 5 Churches with the Monks Eleigh Benefice - St Peters, Monks Eleigh; All Saints, Chelsworth: St Mary's, Brent Eleigh; St Peters, Milden and St Mary's, Kettlebaston.

Services rotate around the 5 Churches and Rev Mike Birt is the Benefice Rector. We have 3 Elders serving here - Sue Birt, Ann Perry and Maureen Morris. 

What's on

2nd SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Peters Church Monks Eleigh
Address
Church Hill Monks Eleigh Ipwich, IP7 7LG, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion will take place on Sunday 8th FEBRUARY 2026 at St Peters Church Monks Eleigh ay 10.15am.
All are welcome.

MONKS ELEIGH PCC MEETING

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
April Cottage
Address
The Street Monks Eleigh, IP7, United Kingdom

On Wednesday 11th February Monks Eleigh PCC meeting will be held to discuss Church business. It will start at 7.30pm and will be held at April Cottage, The Street, Monks Eleigh.
Any Agenda items to be added contact Rev Mike on 01449 740623

SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Milden, St Peter
Address
Church Road Milden Ipswich, IP7 7AG, United Kingdom

The next Sunday service before Lent will be held at St Peters Milden on 15th February at 10.15am.
This is a delightful Church with great acoustics and a friendly cuppa after the service.
All are welcome.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice of Monks Eleigh with Chelsworth and Brent Eleigh with Milden and Kettlebaston 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 Officer. 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 Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Parish Safeguarding officer Rev Mike Birt 01449740623 or the Diocesan Safeguarding officer Karen Galloway 07785621319 or [email protected] if you have any immediate concerns about the safety of someone. Please contact the Police and your local authority's children or adult social care services.
Further information can be be found on the Diocesan website Promoting a safer Church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich,