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 (see under the folder 'Coming Up').

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.

Advent and Christmas 2025

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Vicar's Blog (updated)

Do have a read about Sat Navs - we can all relate to this one!

Click here or look at the "Blog's articles and more" folder

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A few pictures from various events in 2025

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

Holy Week 2025

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

And it is finished!

A wonderful Service of Thanksgiving and Redediction was held on 21st September 2025

The Venerable Rich Henderson gave a wonderful and challenging talk - now what?

And then, of course, there was cake!

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)

Weekly and monthly events

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

Future dates for your diary

Saturday, 21st March 9.30 -11.30am

Vicarage Garden Early Spring Working Party

Jobs for all abilities

Please bring any tools but this is not essential

Bacon Butties & drinks provided

Further details, please talk to Paul Catchpole

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Sunday March 22nd at 10.30am Holy Communion Benefice Service

with recommissioning of our two Lay Elders

Followed by a bring and share lunch

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Craft Activities & Demonstrations in Church

Saturday 11th April: 10am-2pm in support of the RBL Fun Weekend.

See Maureen to offer help.

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Teaching & Refreshment Afternoon for everyone at All Saints

Saturday, 6th June

To be led by a group of ordinands from Wycliffe Hall

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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 fourth Mondays of each month

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

Next meeting 9th March 2026

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Lent and Easter 2026 for the Benefice

Ash Wednesday (February 18th)

There was a service in Pettistree Church at 3pm

Recommended book for us to read through Lent - KIng's Cross by Timothy Keller

Holy Week (commencing March 30th)

There will be a 'happening' each day Monday - Friday at 6pm in All Saints Church

More details to follow)

Good Friday (April 3rd)

There will be a Walk of Witness beginning at 10.00am

followed by a service in church at 11am

Easter Sunday

We celebrate Easter in both churches, Pettistree at 9.30am, All Saints at 11am

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

Temporarily in the parish room while the weather is cold

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What's on week commencing 1st March 2026

Monday: Prayer Meeting 7.30 – 8.30pm in The Beehive

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

March 2026 services

March 1st - Communion Service at 11.00am

March 8th - Contemporary Service including an interview with a member of the congregation

March 15th - Communion Service at 9.30am

March 15th - Tea and Toast at 10.30am, followed by TOGETHER@11

March 15th - Praise and Prayer Informal Service at 6.30pm

March 22nd - Benefice Service with Recommissioning of Elders at 10.30, followed by Bring and Share lunch

March 29th - Contemporary Service at 11am

April 2026 services

April 5th - Easter Sunday Communion service and celebration at 11.00am

April 12th - Contemporary Service including an interview with a member of the congregation

April 19th - Communion Service at 9.30am

April 19th - Tea and Toast at 10.30am, followed by TOGETHER@11

April 19th - Praise and Prayer Informal Service at 6.30pm

April 26th - Contemporary Service at 11am

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.