The Church is currently open to the public each day for private prayer. While opening hours are variable the church is likely to be open between 9am and 5.30pm. From the end of October to the end of March, the church will close to visitors from dusk
This Week's Pewsheet and Sermon
Pewsheet for Sunday 3 December 2023 (pdf)
Sermon for Sunday 3 December 2023 - First Sunday of Advent (Revd Graham Naylor) - read (pdf)
Sermon for Sunday 3 December 2023 - First Sunday of Advent (Revd Graham Naylor) - listen (mp3)
Sunday Readings
3 December (First Sunday of Advent)
10 December (Second Sunday of Advent)
The readings for the 'Principal Service (related)' are those used at our services.

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Safeguarding
The parish of Lavenham St Peter & St Paul 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 Mary Jackson 01787 247631. 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, Karen Galloway 07785 621319. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Our churches at Lavenham and Preston St Mary are open to visitors during the week for private prayer, candle lighting and reflection.

Sunday Services at Lavenham:

8.00am - Holy Communion BCP
10.15am - Morning Worship (1st Sunday) or Holy Communion (on other Sundays)

Morning Prayer is held in the Lady Chapel at 8.45 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Each Wednesday at 10:00am, there is a service of Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel at Lavenham, using Common Worship (traditional language), followed by coffee and refreshments in Church for fellowship and sharing of news, information and ideas. All are welcome, whenever you can.

 

Sunday Services at Preston St Mary

12noon - Preston Praise (1st Sunday) - an informal lay-led service
6.00pm - Evensong (2nd and 4th Sundays)
6.00pm - Holy Communion (3rd Sunday)

Please see the pew sheet in the left hand margin for details of any changes to services.