The Church is currently open to the public each day. While opening hours are variable the church is likely to be open between 9am and 5.30pm.
This Week's Pewsheet and Sermon
Pewsheet for Sunday 22 September 2024 - The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (pdf)
Sermon for Sunday 22 September 2024 - The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (Alex Cassidy, Christian Aid) - read (pdf)
Sermon for Sunday 22 September 2024 - The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (Alex Cassidy, Christian Aid) - listen (mp3)

Sermon Archive

Sunday Readings
22 September (The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity)
29 September (Michael and All Angels)
The readings for the 'Principal Service (related)' are those used at most services, and the Second Service at Lavenham Evensong.

Follow this link to our Facebook page for more news, pictures and comment.

Safeguarding
The parish of Lavenham St Peter & St Paul is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer Mary Jackson 01787 247631. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury&Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA, Karen Galloway 07785 621319. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
Safeguarding Basic Training - Tuesday 27 February - Bradfield St George Village Hall
Safeguarding Foundation Training - Tuesday 16 April - Lavenham Village Hall
Safeguarding Leadership Training - Tuesday 21 May/4 June - Elmswell Church
All Face-to-face and Zoom sessions
Online Safeguarding Portal

Lavenham Parish Church is open daily. We welcome visitors and all who come for private prayer, candle lighting and reflection.

Sunday Services:
8.00am - Holy Communion BCP
10.00am - Morning Worship (3rd Sunday) or Holy Communion CW (on other Sundays)
6,00pm - Evensong, usually Choral (1st Sunday)

Morning Prayer is held in the Lady Chapel at 8.45 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Each Wednesday at 10:00am, there is a service of Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel at Lavenham, using Common Worship (traditional language), followed by coffee and refreshments in Church for fellowship and sharing of news, information and ideas. All are welcome, whenever you can.


Details of Sunday services at our sister church in Preston St Mary are as follows:
12noon - Preston Praise (1st Sunday) - an informal lay-led service
6.00pm - Evensong (2nd and 4th Sundays)
6.00pm - Holy Communion BCP (3rd Sunday)

Please see the pew sheet in the left hand margin for details of any changes to services.