Minster-Making Ceremony
Sunday 19 January 10.30am
St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich IP1 3BE
The historic official redesignation service of St Mary le Tower to Minster, led by Bishop Martin. Open to all.
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The making of Ipswich, the call of its minster
Friday 17 January, 7.30pm
St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich IP1 3BE
Let Richard Edgar Wilson lead you through the story of Ipswich and its soon-to-be minster church. An evening of entertainment through story and music tracing the historical and cultural history of Ipswich from the medieval to the present day. World premieres of works written for the occasion will be performed by musicians from Ipswich Minster, Framlingham College and Ipswich School featuring performance from the Ravenscroft Consort and Kathryn Parry. Free entry.
Church open day
Saturday 18 January, all day
St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich IP1 3BE
The soon-to-be minster welcomes all people to explore and enjoy the beautiful church. The café will be open all day with children’s activities, sculpture and stained glass exhibits. Join a free church tour at 12.00pm.
Children’s Singing Workship
Saturday 18 January, 10.30am to 11.30am
St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich IP1 3BE
Join this free music event for an hour of singing and music making in the church. Enjou songs, play junk percussion play music games Parent are also welcome to enjoy refreshments from the café.
Bell ringing Workshop
Saturday 18 January, 10.15am to 1.30pm
St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich IP1 3BE
Come along and explore the bell tower and ringing chamber, and while you are there chat to experience bellringers and enjoy ringing the region’s most famous bells.
Ecumenical Vespers
Saturday 18 January, 4.00pm
St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich IP1 3BE
Join us for Ecumenical Vespers on the eve of the re-designation of St Mary le Tower as Ipswich Minster and on the first day of the week of prayer for Christian Unity. All welcome.