TOGETHER for Ipswich

Together for Ipswich is here to provide a communication vehicle between the Civic Authorities, particularly the Local Authority, and the Christian churches, charities and people in Ipswich. This will enable a better understanding of how local policy impacts on ordinary people, and a way to explore shared initiatives and effective partnership.

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Ipswich Vigil for Ukraine

Almost 200 people attended the sixth Ipswich Vigil for Ukraine on 22 February 2026.  The Mayor of Ipswich greeted the crowd at the Cornhill before walking with them to Ipswich Minster, where the vigil included prayer, music from the Minster choir, from Ukrainian singers and from a newly-formed Ukrainian children's choir, and a homily from David Jacobs, who has driven many times into Ukraine delivering vehicles and aid.   


Organiser Alan Cutting, coordinator of the Migration Sphere for Together for Ipswich, said, “We always pray that it will be the last, but again in February we welcomed people of all faiths and none, and of all nationalities, to stand, to walk, and to pray together for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.  Its purpose was for lament, prayer, solidarity, resilience and unity.  It looks towards justice, peace, wisdom and healing.  Together with the annual Ukrainian Independence Day event in August, the Ipswich Vigil for Ukraine is one of the most high profile and purposeful opportunities for us to press for a peaceful and sustainable outcome.  As always, our Ukrainian friends really appreciated it.”   

VISION

Simon Barrington talks about the vision for Together For Ipswich

spheres

We long to see every Christian released to be good news in the whole of life, or spheres of life, in the Ipswich region: in Arts, Education, Family, Health, Media, Politics and Social Action and Sport.

The Christian community can take strategic action together in all of the spheres of life, to engage with and bless the Town of Ipswich. For example through tackling the Cost of Living Crisis, enabling welcome of Ukrainian guests and tackling challenge of providing affordable accommodation.

Together we can see transformation in all areas of life.
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help is here

easy to find PRACTICAL HELP

'Help is Here' is a website that catalogues the social action programmes from all the churches and Christian charities in Ipswich to make the information easy to find and engage with. Watch the video here for more information of click one of the buttons below.
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Join the Together for Ipswich Facebook group where there is lots more information and chat about how Ipswich is coming together.
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A PRAYER FOR TOGETHER FOR IPSWICH

Liz Beaton

Father we thank you.

That you have brought us, Your Church in Ipswich, together at this time, uniting us in prayer and calling us to serve You as Your Body here.

Thank you that in the Bible we see the power of the Holy Spirit, the peace of Jesus, and the Blessing of the Father, released when your disciples are together. (John 20:19; Acts 2:1; Psalm 133)

Thank you that, gathering your disciples together, you gave them power and authority to go in your name and proclaim the kingdom, to bring healing and restoration, with your promise of protection. (Luke 9:1; Luke 10:19)

Thank you that we are being built together as members of One Body; that you are growing us in love for each other and for this place where you have called us to pray and work. (Eph 2:22; Eph 3:6; Eph 4:16;)

Send us out in the power of your Holy Spirit.

Make us truly one in heart and mind.

Teach us to pray;

That together we might serve you in humility and obedience, each playing our part, to see Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, lives transformed, and Ipswich alive in the plans and purposes you have for her. (Jeremiah 29:7,11; Phil 2:1-8; Matthew 6:10)

    working together with:

    Ipswich I'm In

    Link here to the outcomes of the two online conferences of 2021.

    Ipswich In Prayer

    "Across Ipswich there are many individuals, small groups and churches praying. Our aim is to serve the praying community in Ipswich, recognising our common purpose, as together we pray, ‘Your kingdom come, your will be done’."

    Inspiring Ipswich

    "Working together to inspire Ipswich through Church of England communities."