St Lawrence, Knodishall

Friston, St Mary the Virgin

St Mary's strives to be an integral part of the Friston community. We offer our church as a Beacon of Hope for our village - for all who live, holiday and work here. The Star on top of the church tower remains lit all year round as a reminder that our church can be a place of reflection, consolation, hope and prayer for all. Faced with the issues and problems, not only of our village, but our world, everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday services or just to pop into the church and churchyard any day for a few moments of quiet and reflection.

Our church and churchyard are open daily between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm.

The church is open to all each day for private prayer, contemplation and reflection. But you are welcome just to pop in and have a look inside.

We hold weekly services and celebrations throughout the year for the Church's major festivals.

We take heart from the many who frequently come to tend the graves of loves ones and ancestors, with visitors from far and wide.

We welcome you to sign our Visitors Book inside the church.

If you feel able, and would like to make a donation, this would be much appreciated to help us to maintain our medieval building.

St Andrew, Aldringham

‘Reaching out with the Love of Christ to all.’

A beautiful 11th Century rural church set on a gentle slope in peaceful surroundings close the Suffolk Heritage Coastline.

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we are delighted that the the church building is open for private prayer and for communal worship.

The church is usually open daily from 9am to Dusk.

You are also most welcome to spend some quiet time in our beautiful and tranquil churchyard and offer a prayer to God.

Prayers are said for the world and for our local communities daily.

FOR FULL DETAILS OF SERVICE TIMES PLEASE CLICK ON THE 'SERVICES AND EVENTS' TAB.

SAFEGUARDING

The parish of Aldringham with Thorpe: 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 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.

Local contacts for The Alde Sandlings Benefice
(Aldeburgh, Aldringham, Friston, Knodishall)

Safeguarding Officer:
Mrs Fran Smith – [email protected]

Priest in Charge:
Revd Sarah du Boulay – [email protected]

Local Authority Social Services:
0808 800 4005

For other contact details, please click on the link below:

www.cofesuffolk.org/concerns-and-contacts

Aldeburgh, St Peter & St Paul

Aldeburgh Parish Church looks out to sea. It is home to a magnificent window in memory of Benjamin Britten and is the home church of the famous Aldeburgh Festival. Here too Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first woman doctor and first female mayor in Britain, worshipped. Aldeburgh is a lively community and our parish church reflects that. Please check regularly as our services reflect not only the church’s year but events special to Aldeburgh. In February, for instance, we have our Seafarer’s service, in June the opening service of the Aldeburgh Festival, and in August the open air Carnival Service. At Easter, Pentecost, Harvest and Christmas our worship is especially rich in meaning.

Here you will find space and beauty, a lively faith, and a deep sense of the presence of God.