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.
Our Services for Easter
| Date | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 1st April | Morning Worship in Holy week | 9.30am Blofield Church |
| Thursday 2nd April | Morning Prayers | 9.30am Hemblington Church |
| Liturgy of Maundy Thursday | 7pm Blofield Church | |
| Good Friday 3rd April | Good Friday Service | 10am Blofield Church |
| Last Hour of the Cross | 2pm Hemblington Church | |
| Holy Saturday 4th April | Watching and Waiting | 9am Hemblington Church |
| Easter Day Sunday 5th April | Dawn Service | 6am Hemblington Church |
| Holy Communion | 9.30am Hemblington Church | |
| Holy Communion | 9.30am North Burlingham Church | |
| Holy Communion | 11am Blofield Church |
Supper Concert by Yare Folk
Blofield Church presents a Supper Concert by Yare Folk with a selection of instrumentals, traditional folk music and songs. This concert will be held on Sunday April 26th at 5pm and will be followed by a supper. Tickets £15 payable at the door, by cash or card.
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 a donation in cash or via SUMUP card machine are always welcome to help with heating costs and keep the building warm..
The Summer Term is from 14th April. 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:
1st April – Morning Worship
8th April – Holy Communion
15th April – Morning Worship
22nd April – Holy Communion
29th April – Morning Worship
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: 2nd April and 16th April. 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.