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Places of Worship Renewal Fund

First published on: 29th January 2026

The Church of England’s Director for Cathedral and Church buildings, Emily Gee, has issued the following statement in response to the announcement today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the Places of Worship Renewal Fund.


The Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfell enthroned as Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich

First published on: 26th January 2026

More than 800 well wishers along with young people and Bishops from Tanzania packed Suffolk’s cathedral

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Diocesan Director of Education, Jane Sheat, retires

First published on: 15th January 2026

Jane 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 2026

Celebrating Plough Sunday on 11 January

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Youth café attracts dozens of young people to St Augustine's Church, Ipswich

First published on: 5th January 2026

A church youth café in Ipswich has seen a surge in numbers – attracting more than 30 young people to the group each week.

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Suffolk sees ‘encouraging’ rise in church attendance

First published on: 17th December 2025

Churches in Suffolk have seen a rise in congregation numbers – surpassing the overall national increase in church attendance this year.

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Suffolk church of ‘national significance’ gets grant to fix failing roof

First published on: 16th December 2025

The church is to share in a Christmas gift from the National Churches Trust

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Church attempts nativity scene world record

First published on: 17th December 2025

For the largest number of nativity scenes in one place.

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Bishop Joanne's Christmas message

First published on: 18th December 2025

One of my favourite TV programmes is the BBC’s "DIY SOS”, writes Bishop Joanne Grenfell in her Christmas message this year

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Bishop Joanne committed to unite communities after audience with the King

First published on: 4th December 2025

Suffolk’s new bishop pledged her unwavering service to the county

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