Parish Church of St Nicholas

A warm and welcoming church which seeks to be in the centre of the community - St Nicholas Church is here for everyone in the village.

Our handsome grade 1 listed church building is right in the middle of the village, with many notable features, and in part dates back to the 13th Century. The church is kept open from 10am until dusk, visitors are always welcome, and there are guide books for sale near the door.

Services are normally at 9.30 a.m. on Sundays, with a range of worship, including a monthly Breakfast Church informal service on the fourth Sunday of the month. Holy Communion is usually twice a month, as well as Family Services. Children and young people are welcome at all services.

Our worship is supported by St. Nicholas Church Choir, and the bells are rung before most of our services. if you would like to know more or are interested in joining the choir or bell ringers there are contact details below

For details of services, please see the Events Calendar of the village website and the church notice board by the gate on High Street. Services for the month ahead are also advertised in the church and village news magazine “Rattlesden’s Revelations” which is edited and produced by Carole Gooderham, Tel 01 449 736631; email: carolegooderham@uwclub.net

For personal and spiritual advice and support, please contact the Rector, or to arrange weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc., please contact the Benefice Administrator, Charlotte Faircloth on 07397 240 713.

The Churchwardens and the Secretary of the Parochial Church Council are also available to help and advise.

For our website go to www.achurchnearyou.com/rattlesden

St Nicholas’ Church relies on donations to continue the upkeep of our beautiful building and to carry out our work in the community. If you can help we would be hugely grateful!

To make a one off or a regular contribution please either scan the QR code or go to https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/rattlesden-st-nicholas-bury-saint-edmunds/

Rector of the Benefice of Rattlesden, Brettenham, Thorpe Morieux and Hitcham:
The Revd Sharon Grenham-Thompson
The Rectory, High Street, Rattlesden, Suffolk IP30 0RA
Telephone: 07894 467 157
email:rectorrattlesden@btinternet.com

Churchwardens:
Robert Harvey Tel: 01449 736421
Dan Jewers Tel:01449 736233

Elders:
Pippa Harvey Tel: 01449 736421

Tower Captain (for information on bell-ringing)
David Ward Tel: 01359 241554

Choir Leader
Hilary Voysey Tel: 01284 827036

PCC Secretary
Sue Knight Tel: 01449 737 021

 

SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS

Are you, or someone you know, being hurt? Are you worried or afraid? We will listen to you.

You can contact these people:

The Rector  07894 467157

The Safeguarding Officer for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich   07785 621319

OR the 24 hour NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000