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Orford, St Bartholomew

Welcome to St Bartholomew Church Orford, the historic spiritual and musical heart of the community of Orford. Details of all church services and other events can be found under the 'services and events' tab on the left hand column. We form part of the Wilford Benefice of 18 churches on the Wilford Peninsula on the Suffolk coast.

More details of other Churches in the Benefice can be found under the '18 churches of the Wilford Benefice' tab on the left hand column.

The church is open daily to visitors and St Nicholas Chapel is set aside as a quiet area for private prayer and contemplation.

The Parish of St Bartholomew Orford is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Hollesley, All Saints

An active and vibrant community hosting Cafe Sundae, Pilgrims Together, Messy Church for children and their families and Bistro Church events in a friendly, clean and flexible space. The Churchyard is open and beautifully maintained with nature in mind. Recently awarded a SILVER Eco Church award, tower-roof aerials send broadband service to remote communities

The parish of Hollesley: All Saints is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Edmund's, Bromeswell

Welcome to St Edmund’s Bromeswell, found at the heart of the village. The church is a Grade I listed Norman building and is dedicated to St Edmund, who was crowned king of East Anglia in 836. The nave is 12th century, the tower was added in the 15th Century tower and is visible from a distance, the pews were installed in the 16th century and the chancel added in the 19th century. The vestry was added in 1985 thanks to a legacy and provides a small meeting room, toilet and kitchenette.

Services are held weekly on Sunday. At 11am on the 1st Sunday, and 9.30am on the 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month. There are no services held on the 2nd or 5th Sunday of a month. Please see Services and Events for more details.

The parish of St Edmund's, Bromeswell is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have a Benefice Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact click on the tab on the left for information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left, or contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Tunstall, St Michael & All Angels

A Stunning Church with Glorious Acoustics, St Michael & All Angels dates mainly from the 15th century and is a light spacious building; the box pews are probably 18th century and can comfortably seat 100. There is a fine ring of 6 bells in a grand tower which was struck by lightning in the 18th century. The most recent rebuilding of the top was in the 1970s.

Monthly services are held at St Michael & All Angels on the 4th Sunday of each month at 11am plus Easter, Christmas and Harvest. Please check the 'services & events' tab on the left hand column for inforamtion about forthcoming services and events.

The parish of Tunstall: St Michael & All Angels is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

All Saints, Eyke

The church is in the centre of the village, a modestly sized medieval building, cruciform in shape with Norman arches. Between 60 and 80 are seated comfortably. The chancel has strong supportive arches on each side to support the bell tower, which allegedly came down in the 16th or 17th century, but there is no record at all! Featured in the 2014 Diocesan publication to celebrate "100 Years, 100 Treasures” the church is admired for its stained glass including of St Bridget feeding the beggars, bench ends of pet dog, squirrel and penguin, and history notes that a family dynasty of vicars was responsible for the Anglican revival in this parish.

The parish of Eyke, All Saints is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Rendlesham, St Felix of Dunwich

The parish of Rendlesham: St Gregory & St Felix 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 St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.The parish of Rendlesham: St Gregory & St Felix 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 St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Wantisden, St John the Baptist

The church is Grade I listed, built of flint and stone in the 12th century. Human heads are carved on the south door, the font has scalloped decoration, and there are paint traces of frescoes on the north wall. A bell tower was added in the 15th century. It is one of only two churches in the country built using coralline crag, the other less than a mile away in Chillesford. The atmosphere is deeply prayerful and connects today’s congregations to earlier generations who have worshipped here over the centuries. It is cherished as a gem. The churchyard is extensive. Many 18th century gravestones can still be identified.

The Parish of Wantisden, St John the Baptist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Bawdsey, St Mary the Virgin

We are so blessed in Bawdsey to have the inspiring Church of St Mary The Virgin and it’s beautiful Churchyard, a place where you can feel the many years of worship as you enter. A truly Holy building in the centre of our Village, which is open everyday for anyone to enjoy a quiet moment.

The parish of Bawdsey: St Mary the Virgin is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Rendlesham, St Gregory the Great

St Gregory’s is believed to have been built on the site of an Anglo-Saxon pagan temple. The acoustic in the church is excellent and it is in demand now once or twice a year for concerts. Its scale and stillness make it the perfect setting for monthly Taizé worship. The chancel has important 19th century stone memorials and the churchyard and burial ground are well kept.

The parish of Rendlesham: St Gregory is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Shottisham, St Margaret of Antioch

The church of Shottisham: St Margaret sits at the heart of the village and is grade II listed. It is over 700 years old, but most of the building dates from the 14th & 15th centuries, with significant Victorian restoration. The tower was substantially restored in 2015/16, with wide support from the village. The church and churchyard are open, with broadband services to this rural community available from the tower.

The parish of Shotisham: St Margaret is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Chillesford, St Peter

A church was recorded on the hill, overlooking the entrance to the village, in the 11th century. The existing St Peter’s would have been constructed in the 14th century with a tower made from local, honey-coloured coralline crag. The Victorians added their mark. The modern east window designed by Surinder Warboys, is much admired, drawing visitors, and is complemented by an altar frontal designed by Elizabeth Clover and embroidered by Margaret Cuddiford,

The parish of Chillesford: St Peter is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Sutton, All Saints

A friendly village church with a small, welcoming congregation. The medieval church of Sutton: All Saints is in good repair and has kitchen and toilet facilities, a recently installed renovated 1842 single manual organ, and a piano. In 2000 a new bell tower was built beside the Church to replace the one which fell down several centuries ago. A second centre of Worship at Sutton Heath serves a population of military and private houses and a primary school.

The parish of Sutton: All Saints is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Andrew's Church, Boyton

St. Andrew’s Church stands in a peaceful setting next to the 18th century Mary Warner Homes. The church is mostly early Victorian but retains some of its original features, including a Norman arch doorway and unique septaria steps to the bell tower. The first SILVER Eco Church award in the cluster was awarded here.

The parish of St Andrew is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Sudbourne, All Saints

“Peace, Tranquillity and Nurture for 1,000 Years” All Saints church sits just outside the village and was built in stone in the 12th Century. It was restored and refurbished in 1878-9 by Sir Richard Wallace of Sudbourne Hall who also donated the 1 manual organ in memory of his ancestors. All Saints is well cared for and has an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. The churchyard is well maintained with areas left for wild flowers, enabling bees and insects to thrive.

The parish of Sudbourne: All Saints is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Butley, St John the Baptist

A Rural Gem - The church of St John the Baptist, half a mile from Butley village, is Grade II* listed, has recently been the subject of considerable refurbishment including the replacement of the unique thatched, ridged roof with internal and external repairs and redecoration.

The parish of St John the Baptist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Alderton, St Andrew

Centre of Traditional Worship and Praise - St Andrew's church is grade II listed, dating from the 14th and 15th Centuries. The chancel was rebuilt in 1862 and Nave restored and re-roofed in 1864 by A W Blomfield. The tower is a beautiful ruin having collapsed in 1821 following years of neglect. Interior is airy and flexible with modern comfortable furniture and attractive soft furnishings. The spacious open churchyard is managed for wildlife.

The parish of Alderton: St Andrew is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Ramsholt, All Saints

This is an ancient and mysterious place but in medieval times when King Edward III’s fleet was moored in the estuary below this would have been a thriving and busy settlement.

All Saints Church, Ramsholt is one of only 38 round tower churches in Suffolk. It sits in a tranquil location overlooking the River Deben and has a beautifully tended churchyard full of flowers in the summer.

Located at the end of a quiet lane this traditional church has a peaceful air and serves a widespread community through its continued use of the Book of Common Prayer and King James version of the Bible.

The parish of Ramsholt: All Saints is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer(s).

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA.

For vital links and information on local Safeguarding contacts click the tab on the left.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.