Church Big Weekend Away

For over 7 years IIC have had a weekend away as a church family. This has over the years been a main event in the church calendar and been a massive part of the life of the church.

This year we have extremely exciting news that we have made some changes.
We've change the date, name and location in order to make the weekend more accessible to as many people as possible.

So when is it well the date is now Friday 26th July 2024 - Sunday 28th July 2024

The location is Sizewell Hall, IP16 4TX

What can you expect?

Our main aim for heart for the weekend is that we have an environment to come together an relax, worship together and enjoy one another's company.

To help do that well be having sessions for all ages, some all together and some in separate age groups.
There is also a games room, 2 large lounge areas, drinks on tap, lovely big woods and gardens for walks, a childrens play area, team building activities, a fire pit for at night and finally a private walk to the beach which is literally 1 mins walk from the building.
So get your beach gear ready and come along for a great weekend away together.

We will release a programme closer to the event.

Cost

Sadly we can't put on this event for free but have tried to make it as cheap as possible while still covering cost's.
Check out the prices below and please be advised these include accommodation and catering.

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*Please be advised that we cannot offer prices for one nights stay and Day visitor prices are for each day you visit.

As you will see our prices are set into 3 categories of supported, full price and supporter. This is set out to help those that may need support to attend the event but also to give the chance to those that are able to help support others in coming.

So please book the ticket for the price your feel you're able to do. We all love a good bargain but God also loves a cheerful giver.

Booking

Booking is now OPEN so please click HERE TO BOOK!!

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

Getting Connected

Cell Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our cell groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other.
We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week. Check out Cell Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a cell group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Watch Online

Some people find that the best next step, before coming to a physical gathering, is to watch our Sunday gathering either live or after the service. Click on the live stream button.

A warm welcome waiting...

The following information is specifically for those planning to visit one of our locations, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

Our Ipswich location meet's at Barrack Corner/Portman Road (details here) for our Sunday Celebration Gathering starting at 11:00am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be at the front door, ready to greet you.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the 11am gathering. It is a great way to meet people and get to know more about the church. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you find the best place to sit to enable greater accessibility.

Our Service

The main service begins at 11am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times. There are age appropriate toys provided
Limitless Kids (3 years to 11 years). Parents are encouraged to bring their children to register at the class. We have games, crafts and bible teaching aimed at this age range.
Limitless Youth (11 years to 18 years). Our youth meeting in Burlington Community hall over the road from the main service with age aimed teaching and discussion.

Children & Young People stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and sometimes notices. We really value worshipping God all together as one family. Someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy.
Parents of young people will not need to register them before the session but will need to after.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes at the front of the service hall.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make gathering run smoothly or help out in the week, you can sign up to serve on a team by speaking to one of our leaders who will be happy to link you to the best person.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership

HAROLD AFFLU
Senior Minister

We are so glad that you are thinking of joining the IIC family either by visiting or joining online.
Join us for a coffee or contact us via this site and we would love to connect with you further.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes