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.
All Souls Memorial Service
This special service to remember loved ones departed will be at 4pm on Sunday 2nd November at Blofield Church. If you wish a loved one to be mentioned by name during the service, please submit their name before 31st October by email with a subject of “Memorial Service” to Avril Tryer avril.tryer@hotmail.com or add their name to the lists that will be available in Blofield. Hemblington and North Burlingham churches.
Christmas Craft Fair
Our Christmas Craft Fair is on Saturday November 22nd. 10.30am – 2.00pm. There will be Craft stalls galore, Gifts, Ideas for Christmas presents, Home Baking plus – Fun, games and challenges
for children. Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Lunches will be available in our West End café. Entry to the Christmas Craft Fair is FREE.
Sunday Afternoon Concerts
We will be continuing our autumn series of Sunday afternoon concerts in Blofield Church at 3pm with:
October 12th “In Dreamful Autumn” – choral music from Renaissance to the present day. A choir of singers from the region’s best ensembles in Norwich, Ely and Cambridge joining forces with the talented young organist, Ben Garrod.
October 26th The Lowestoft Longshoremen singing traditional and new sea shanties and sea songs. Their performances often include audience participation and a focus on maritime themes. All concerts at 3pm on Sundays. Tickets at the door £10, payable by card or cash, include afternoon tea.
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 are welcome.
The new term continues to October 22nd (half term) then returns from 5th November to 17th December. We look forward to meeting you between 1pm and 3.15pm any Wednesday during school term time. To contact us ring Yvonne on 07720942955. Toddler Nativity is on Wednesday 17th December.
Wednesday Morning Services
The Wednesday morning services at Blofield Church at 9.30am follow a pattern of Holy Communion and Morning Worship:
29th October – Holy Communion
5th November – Morning Worship
12th November – Holy Communion
19th November – Morning Worship
26th November – Holy Communion
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. Our next meetings will be on 6th November and 20th November. Book early for our annual Christmas Lunch on 4th December. 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.