Welcome to
St Lawrence’s Church, South Cove
St. Lawrence, South Cove is a lovely little thatched Suffolk church, whose origins go back to the late Saxon period.
St. Lawrence, South Cove, origins go back to the late Saxon period (circa 1000 AD), with the chancel added in 1240 and a 14th century tower added later. Look out for the figure of St. Michael painted onto the rood loft doorway.
Weekly events and services
We offer a wide range of services from informal and child friendly with a wide selection of contemporary music with piano and band to more formal Eucharist and Book of Common prayer services.
To see services further ahead in the future please search for our Church on AChurchNearYou.
Special services are undertaken throughout the year when we celebrate major festivals.
Standard Service Pattern –
3rd Sunday of Month
3pm Evensong
Services at St Lawrence’s Church, South Cove during
November 2025
Save the date
Services of Remembrance will take place across the team on Sunday 9th November at 10:50 and 6:00pm at Uggeshall.
Tuesday 11th November - 10:50am
On Tuesday 11th November, the Town Council also invites you to join them at the War memorial in Southwold at 10:50am. A two minutes silence will be observed at 11am.
You are invited to plant a cross in tribute and remembrance.
Meet the Team
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Revd Philip Tarris
Assistant Vicar
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Alison Evans
Churchwarden & Safeguarding Officer
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Caroline Barnes
Churchwarden
Email - carolinebarnesengland@yahoo.co.uk
Visit Us
St Lawrence's Church
South Cove NR34 7JD
Hours
Open daily during daylight hours
Vicar in Charge: Russ Gant. Phone -01252 448704 Email - russ.gant@solebaychurches.org.uk
Church Warden - Alison Evans Phone - 01502 675610 Email - alisonevans195@gmail.com
Young or old, St Lawrence’s welcomes all ages and if you're looking for somewhere new to worship we are here for you and would love to meet you.
