St Thomas of Ipswich :: A Christian Church in Suffolk

Welcome to the Church of St Thomas Apostle & Martyr, Church of England

Bramford Lane,IPSWICH, IP1 5BS

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We are a welcoming, friendly Church in Bramford Lane by the railway bridge. As the local Parish Church we seek to serve all in our community.

All ages are welcome to join us, explore and discover what the Christian church has to offer and to share the journey of faith with us

Morning prayer, daily at 9.30 on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays

Note: No morning prayer on Fridays & Saturdays

Wednesdays, when we have a Holy Communion service at 10am and coffee in the community room afterwards.

Sunday, Holy Communion at 8 am (Book of Common Prayer) and 10 am (Sung Eucharist with Sunday School.

Sermons

The Revd Cat Connolly Baptism sermon 30th Sept

The Revd Cat Connolly 15th July sermon

The Revd Cat Connolly 19th August Baptism Sermon

The Revd Cat Connolly Sermon 23rd Sept

Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings & Funerals

Christening (Baptism)

We welcome enquiries from anyone about the above services, whether you have a link with the church or not.

Baptisms take place in the main 10am service on a Sunday morning when the congregation will be there to support you and your family as your children begin their journey of faith.

Baptism is a free service, please contact us for more details.

We serve fresh coffee and biscuits in the church after the 10:00 service on Sundays its very informal you are very welcome to join us.

On the first Sunday of each month we hold a bring and share lunch in the Church community ,just after the 10:00 Eucharist ,you are welcome join us.

Confirmation

If you’d like to confirm the promises made on your behalf at your christening, St Thomas’ welcomes all ages.

We have young members of the congregation who are ready to pledge their faith as young as eleven and we have some members whose paths take a different route and they come back at a later on in life.

Please contact Jutta, who will be able to arrange preparation for your confirmation.

Adult Baptism

If you weren’t baptised or confirmed as a child, a ceremony combining the two sacraments is worth exploring. Contact us for more details and to discuss what course of action would be best for you.

Weddings in Church

If you wish to be married at St Thomas’ please contact Jutta to discuss your dates and the next steps you need to take.

Banns are announcements in church of your intention to marry and a chance for anyone to put forward a reason why the marriage may not lawfully take place. On these occasions, everyone in church will also be praying for you. It can be very special and moving, so come along if you can.

St Thomas
of Ipswich

A friendly Christian Church in Suffolk

Welcome to the Church of St Thomas Apostle & Martyr, Church of England

Bramford Lane,IPSWICH, IP1 5BS

We are a welcoming, friendly Church in Bramford Lane by the railway bridge. As the local Parish Church we seek to serve all in our community.

All ages are welcome to join us, explore and discover what the Christian church has to offer and to share the journey of faith with us

Morning prayer, daily at 9.30 on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays

Note: No morning prayer on Fridays & Saturdays

Wednesdays, when we have a Holy Communion service at 10am and coffee in the community room afterwards.

Sunday, Holy Communion at 8 am (Book of Common Prayer) and 10 am (Sung Eucharist with Sunday School.

Sermons

Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings & Funerals

Christening (Baptism)

We welcome enquiries from anyone about the above services, whether you have a link with the church or not.

Baptisms take place in the main 10am service on a Sunday morning when the congregation will be there to support you and your family as your children begin their journey of faith.

Baptism is a free service, please contact us for more details.

We serve fresh coffee and biscuits in the church after the 10:00 service on Sundays its very informal you are very welcome to join us.

On the first Sunday of each month we hold a bring and share lunch in the Church community ,just after the 10:00 Eucharist ,you are welcome join us.

Confirmation

If you’d like to confirm the promises made on your behalf at your christening, St Thomas’ welcomes all ages.

We have young members of the congregation who are ready to pledge their faith as young as eleven and we have some members whose paths take a different route and they come back at a later on in life.

Please contact Jutta, who will be able to arrange preparation for your confirmation.

Adult Baptism

If you weren’t baptised or confirmed as a child, a ceremony combining the two sacraments is worth exploring. Contact us for more details and to discuss what course of action would be best for you.

Weddings in Church

If you wish to be married at St Thomas’ please contact Jutta to discuss your dates and the next steps you need to take.

Banns are announcements in church of your intention to marry and a chance for anyone to put forward a reason why the marriage may not lawfully take place. On these occasions, everyone in church will also be praying for you. It can be very special and moving, so come along if you can.

For any queries, please visit our Contact Us page to get in touch.