All Saints Wickham Market

All Saints is a welcoming friendly village church near the centre of Wickham Market

Our benefice has two churches, only a mile or so apart, both with bells which can often be heard on Sunday mornings before services as well as on practice evenings and special occasions. The two churches work closely together, with a shared team leadership for worship, prayer meetings, benefice choir and home groups.

All Saints Church in Wickham Market is very close to the village centre. It is family friendly with a small special area should children need it, movable seating, a screen and sound system (which allows us to share a live stream of our main service) and with a more contemporary style of worship

St. Peter & St. Paul Church in Pettistree is also a friendly, welcoming church with a more traditional style of worship. Details of their services will be included on this web site.

Both churches draw people in Wickham Market, Pettistree and other surrounding villages, welcome visitors, those just wondering about faith and those seeking information on the events in life that may lead to a baptism, thanksgiving, wedding, or funeral service.

Ordination of Emma Steadman

28th June 2025

If you missed it you can still catch up on the service

https://www.youtube.com/@stedscathedral

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A few pictures from various events this year

The Wickham Variety Performance was amazing - so much local talent!

Lots more pictures in the "Gallery", and I am hoping for a repeat performance!

£400 raised as well

All things pointing to Jesus

Creative slot 6.4.25

Holy Week

Sizewell weekend

Great fun, great food, lots of chat, wonderful weather!

Wonderful worship, prayer, and teaching

(see 'Church life' and the Gallery for more pictures)

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Pettistree church has had some replastering and painting

Take a look at 'Coming up' / St Peter and St Paul, Pettistree to see the weekly progress

Gen 9 v 16 Whenever I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and everything living creature on earth

(Picture printed with permission from a local resident, July 2025)

And finally the news we have all been waiting for!

The parish room had it's final coat of lime plaster to achieve a fine smooth finish on Thursday.

On Wednesday, in the church the scaffolding was taken down. The protective wooden cases for the pulpit and font have been removed and much hoovering and dusting is taking place which is due to finish on Friday.

So, I am delighted to say that St Peter & St Paul, Pettistree will be open for a service of Morning Prayer at 9.30 on Sunday 3 August, 2025. All most welcome.

Weekly and monthly events

Don't forget to look at 'Coming up' and 'Church Life' for any notices or other happenings

COMING UP

A future date for your diary

Vicarage Open House : Saturday, 23rd August from 3pm – 6pm

Everyone warmly welcomed, bring friends and family. There will be cake!

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Sunday, 24th August: Benefice Evensong 6pm at Pettistree - all welcome

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"Still Waters"

In the style of Lectio Divina, time to dwell together on God's word

Join us at the vicarage on the second and forth Mondays of each month

2 pm, all welcome, just come along and see if it is for you

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SIZEWELL HALL 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

5pm SUNDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER

More details & tickets for Hog Roast from www.sizewellhall.org.uk

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Saturday, 13th September: “Ride and Stride” Historic Churches fundraising event

Sponsor forms are on the book trolley

Volunteers needed to sit in the church to welcome people

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Everyone is welcome to the monthly Benefice Communion Service on the 3rd Friday of each month, 10.30am

Back in the newly renovated Pettistree church

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What's on week commencing 10th August 2025

What’s on this week:

Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 9.00 - 9.30am in The Beehive

Thursday: Open Pantry for anyone in need 9.00 – 10.30am in Church

Friday: Open Door Coffee Morning 10.00am – 12 noon in Church

Friday: Benefice Communion Service 10.30am at Pettistree

August Services

August 3rd - Communion Service at 11.00am

August 10th - Contemporary Service including an interview with a member of the congregation at 11am

August 17th - Communion Service at 9.30am

August 17th - Tea and Toast at 10.30am, followed by TOGETHER@11

Auguat 17th - Praise and Prayer Informal Service at 6.30pm

August 24th - Contemporary Service with testimony time at 11am

August 24th - Evening Service with the Benefice choir at 6pm at Pettistree Church

August 31st - Contemporary Service

September Services

September 7th - Communion Service at 11.00am

September 14th - Contemporary Service including an interview with a member of the congregation at 11am

September 21st - Communion Service at 9.30am

September 21st - Tea and Toast at 10.30am, followed by TOGETHER@11

September 21st - Praise and Prayer Informal Service at 6.30pm

September 28th - Contemporary Service with testimony time at 11am

Spetember 28th - Evening Service with the Benefice choir at 6pm at Pettistree Church

Safeguarding

Our parish of All Saints Wickham Market is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Dr Peter Elliott, by email safeguarding@wickhammarketchurch.org

Alternatively contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or email safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.