‘Jesus saved me – and the church gave me a family and purpose’
First published on: 3rd February 2026Archdeacon Samantha Brazier-Gibbs has explained how her difficult experiences in childhood led her to joining the clergy
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Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE became the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 29th January 2026Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE became the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, at her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s Cathedral yesterday (Wednesday 28 January). She is the first woman to hold the office in its 1,400-year history.
Places of Worship Renewal Fund
First published on: 29th January 2026The 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 2026More than 800 well wishers along with young people and Bishops from Tanzania packed Suffolk’s cathedral
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.
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.
