All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Cake and a cuppa

Monthly. Every Fourth Saturday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Old Newton Church Institute
Old Newton Church Institute, Church Road, Old Newton., IP14 4ED

Tea, coffee, cakes plus sales of books, jigsaw and knitted items. Proceeds go to The Friends of Old Newton Church.

Holy Communion

Sunday 08 September 2024, Sunday 13 October 2024, Sunday 27 October 2024, Sunday 24 November 2024, Sunday 08 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Old Newton, St Mary
Church Road Old Newton Stowmarket, IP14 4PJ, United Kingdom

Common Worship service of Communion.

Remembrance Sunday is not a Holy Communion service

Hearty Lunches

Tuesday 24 September 2024, Tuesday 22 October 2024, Tuesday 26 November 2024 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Old Newton Church Institute
Old Newton Church Institute, Church Road, Old Newton., IP14 ED, United Kingdom

A community event that provides a 2 course lunch, with a hot drink to follow, for just £5. There is a raffle. Monies raised go to The Friends of Old Newton Church, whose help in maintaining the fabric of the church is vital.
The November lunch is always our 'Christmas' lunch, an extra-special event.

Bell Ringing

Tuesday 24 September 2024, Tuesday 08 October 2024, Tuesday 22 October 2024, Tuesday 12 November 2024, Tuesday 26 November 2024, Tuesday 10 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Old Newton, St Mary
Church Road Old Newton Stowmarket, IP14 4PJ, United Kingdom

If you are a visitor to the area please contact the Peter Godden (Tower Captain) 01449 781306 to check that a practice is on.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
Old Newton, St Mary
Church Road Old Newton Stowmarket, IP14 4PJ, United Kingdom

A traditional service of Christmas carols and Bible readings, led by the choir, and followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

Christmas Eve Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Old Newton, St Mary
Church Road Old Newton Stowmarket, IP14 4PJ, United Kingdom

A very special service celebrating the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Family Service

In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Every Third Sunday at for 40 mins
Old Newton, St Mary
Church Road Old Newton Stowmarket, IP14 4PJ, United Kingdom

This is a simple lay-led service that includes child-friendly hymns and practical activities. It's enjoyed by old and young alike!

Flower Festival - sadly this been cancelled

Saturday 08 June 2024, Sunday 09 June 2024 at for 5 hours
Old Newton, St Mary
Church Road Old Newton Stowmarket, IP14 4PJ, United Kingdom

The church will be beautifully decorated with floral displays on the theme 'Amazing places around the world'. These displays will be open to view between on 12 noon and 5pm on Saturday & Sunday June 8th & 9th.
Refreshments will be served in church, with seating available outside.
There will also be a raffle, a tombola and a plant stall outside in the churchyard.
Our Festival will close with a Songs of Praise at 5:00 on Sunday 9th.
Parking is available at the church itself, or nearby at the village school

Benefice Holy Communion

Sunday 25 August 2024 at for 1 hour
Old Newton, St Mary
Church Road Old Newton Stowmarket, IP14 4PJ, United Kingdom

On 5th Sundays and on some other special occasions the Bacton Benefice meet together for Holy Communion in one or other of our churches.