Jubilee Celebrations Prove a Great Success

Parishes across the Diocese of East Anglia are holding various events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the diocese's formation in 1976.

At St Edmund's in Bury St Edmunds, coordinator John Saunders organized several activities to mark the Golden Jubilee. The celebrations began in May with an International Evening that included food tastings and cultural talks for 130 attendees representing 30 different nationalities. Saunders noted that the event highlighted the diversity of the congregation, including many people who work in local hospitals and care homes.

The parish also utilizes a 150-page online chronicle to document its history. Additionally, Saunders wrote an article about St Edmund’s Abbey to address interest from the diocese regarding the site's history.