Christians Gather for Worship in Bury St EdmundsChristians Gather for Worship in Bury St Edmunds More than a hundred believers came together at the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds for an annual summer service to honor God through music and prayer. The service, organized by Churches Together, featured carols from St. Mary’s Church and Bible stories for children. The event also included a magic show and a puppet show. Andrew Caldecott, the event organizer, emphasized that the gathering was not just about praising God through song but also about fostering fellowship and support within the community. “Everyone was welcome to join us,” Caldecott said. “It was a very open, public event, and I hope it showed passersby that the church is an open space for everyone.” In addition to religious festivities, the event provided a platform for social interaction and support. Caldecott highlighted that many people in the city may be lonely or facing personal challenges, and the service offered an opportunity for them to connect with others. The free event, which has been held for about five years, was well-attended despite the weather conditions.
More than 100 believers gathered to honor God through prayers and music.
Churches Together, a community of churches from Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area, held its annual summer service in the Abbey Gardens on Sunday.
Visitors enjoyed carols from St. Mary’s Church in the afternoon and little ones could listen to Bible stories from a magician and a puppet show.
More than 100 people gathered in the Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, to worship God through song and prayer. Photo: Mark Westley Photo: Mark Westley
The event is one of many organised by the group, which also organises the Easter Walk of Witness in the city.
Andrew Caldecott, organizer, said the event was more than just praising God through song.
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“Everyone was welcome to join us,” Andrew said. “It was a very open, public event and I hope it showed passers-by that the church is an open space for everyone.
Kevin Bullock performs a magic show for the children. Photo: Mark Westley Photo: Mark Westley
“We don’t push people to get to know Jesus. The religious side is important, but so is friendship and having someone to talk to.
“There are so many people who are alone in this city and who may be going through a loss or a divorce.
“This is a good place to talk to someone.”
Photo: Mark Westley
The two-hour event was free to attend and everyone was welcome to bring their own picnic.
The event has been taking place for about five years.
Andrew added: “Yesterday was amazing.
“It could have been lighter and warmer, but that’s the British summer. People enjoyed it.”
