Diocesan Director of Education, Jane Sheat, retires
First published on: 15th January 2026Jane Sheat is retiring as Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) at the end of this academic year. Jane will have served in the role for 16 years.
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Sally Gaze said farewell in her final service as Archdeacon for Rural Mission
First published on: 12th January 2026Celebrating Plough Sunday on 11 January
Youth café attracts dozens of young people to St Augustine's Church, Ipswich
First published on: 5th January 2026A church youth café in Ipswich has seen a surge in numbers – attracting more than 30 young people to the group each week.
Suffolk sees ‘encouraging’ rise in church attendance
First published on: 17th December 2025Churches in Suffolk have seen a rise in congregation numbers – surpassing the overall national increase in church attendance this year.
Suffolk church of ‘national significance’ gets grant to fix failing roof
First published on: 16th December 2025The church is to share in a Christmas gift from the National Churches Trust
Church attempts nativity scene world record
First published on: 17th December 2025For the largest number of nativity scenes in one place.
Bishop Joanne's Christmas message
First published on: 18th December 2025One of my favourite TV programmes is the BBC’s "DIY SOS”, writes Bishop Joanne Grenfell in her Christmas message this year
Bishop Joanne committed to unite communities after audience with the King
First published on: 4th December 2025Suffolk’s new bishop pledged her unwavering service to the county
Crowds gather at Suffolk church to cheer on star on first stop of ultramarathon
First published on: 2nd December 2025Big crowds braved the rain at St Mary’s Church in Rougham to cheer on Kevin Sinfield on the first stop of his gruelling ultramarathon challenge.
Church of England launches ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign to share hope
First published on: 1st December 2025The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign
