Welcome
St Andrew and St Peter Church stands proud on a hill with the tower visible from East and West as you approach the village of Blofield. It is the largest church between Great Yarmouth and Norwich.
Over the years Blofield Church has provided solace, a warm welcome and inspiration for many thousands of parishioners and visitors.
All who enter the church, looking for a place of worship and prayer or to attend one of the many activities or events on offer, will be welcomed in the refurbished community area in the West End.
Safeguarding
Our parish of St Andrew & St Peter, Blofield is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Norwich safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact our PSO, Mrs Yvonne Mack yvonnemack60@gmail.com.
For more information about Safeguarding click here.
Easter Fun Day
For children aged 5-12 years, a fun filled activity day at Blofield Church exploring the meaning of Easter through games, baking, stories, modelling, creative crafts and songs. Bring a packed lunch, your friends, and plenty of energy! Drop off at 10am, pick up at 2pm. £5 per child on the day, with a reduction for more than one child per family. Booking is essential, please book by 24th March, numbers are limited.
Booking forms available in Blofield and Hemblington churches. For more information or to make a booking, contact Yvonne Mack on 01603 715213 / 07720942955 or email yvonnemack60@gmail.com.
Lenten Lunch
Do join us for Lenten Lunch on Sunday, 1st March at 12.15 (after the morning service). There will be homemade soup and bread plus delicious puddings. Donations will support the work of ‘Hand in Hand’ in Zimbabwe. To help us with numbers for catering please sign up at the back of church or phone 01603 715213 or 714519.
Play Church Toddler and Baby Group
Each Wednesday in the school term you will find a buzz in Blofield Church as children and babies with their parent, carer or grandparent enjoy a wide variety of toys for building, water play, dressing up, sand play, exploring textures, painting, gluing, modelling, also construction, crafts and music-making. All this is in a safe environment where the children can move around and choose activities within easy view of their carer. There is a safe babies’ area with soft toys as well as extra space in the nave for push-along and ride-on toys, and for exploration of ball games. Sessions end with musical instruments and singing together, followed by healthy snacks for the children, and tea and cakes for the grown ups. Friendships have been built between the adults and also the children, while exploring role play activities. Experienced early years volunteers run the group and leaders are DBS checked. There is no charge but donations in cash or by card are welcome.
The Spring Term is from 25th February to 25th March. We look forward to meeting you between 1pm and 3.15pm any Wednesday during school term time. To contact us ring Yvonne on 07720942955.
Wednesday Morning Services
The Wednesday morning services at Blofield Church at 9.30am follow a pattern of Holy Communion and Morning Worship:
25th February – Holy Communion
4th March – Morning Worship
11th March – Holy Communion
18th March – Morning Worship
25th March – Holy Communion
The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The service is followed by coffee and chat in the West End – all welcome.
Open Doors
Everyone is welcome to join us at Blofield Church on the first and third Thursday every month from 12.00 midday. We provide a homecooked, two course lunch, lots of chat, friendship, laughter and a little bit of crafting. This month, the dates are: 5th March and 19th March. For further details, telephone Jenny on 01603 712968 or Sarah on 07584638854.
Prayers For Healing
Blofield church is open every day for people to visit or to be still and pray for the work of the church, our families, our own community and the wider world.
On Monday mornings, 9.00am – 9.45am, we will come together, to help carry the burden through prayer and faith, for those in need of healing in our church family and known to us as individuals. All are welcome to join for this quiet time of prayer.