AWAKE Suffolk Coastal
Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 September 2025

What is AWAKE Suffolk Coastal?

AWAKE Suffolk Coastal is a mission to East Suffolk planned for Sept 2025.  The vision is for 10 Church Centres, each with a team of up to 10 volunteers.  The mission area is roughly that of the local government boundary 'Suffolk Coastal' and including Ipswich, as shown on the map below.

 

A partnership between the local church and Through Faith Missions (TFM)
 

• TFM offer a whole range of activities and events.
• A strong emphasis on getting out to where the people are by visiting homes, pubs, schools, workplaces, etc.
• An ability to work well with children and youth, a crucial area for churches today
• Encouraging evangelism among men through specific events.
• A willingness to innovate and do new things.

Each centre will be a local mission to the local community, reaching out beyond the usual church programmes and physical walls to bring the gospel to a needy world.  As well as local missions, there will be coordinated events run across the whole area.


      

How can I get involved with the Mission?

Prayer

Planning is important but prayer is essential.  We want to promote as much prayer as possible.

Prayer materials specially developed for this mission will be available soon.

Financial support

TFM exists entirely by gifts and does not charge fees for missions. If you feel able to support this mission financially, please contact the TFM office.
 

Team members

Men and women serve on mission teams. No previous experience is necessary, just a heart to share the good news of Jesus. TFM will provide training, though we welcome those with specific skills. For an application form, contact the TFM office.

Local churches

Every church leader is offered a visit to give them the information they need to decide with their congregation if they will be involved. We believe that this type of mission can benefit churches of all sizes, styles and denominations because the mission is tailored to fit your needs.


Local Christians have many ways to be involved, in addition to those noted above. You could offer to help with the planning or the follow up or offer a bed or meal.

The mission is currently in the preparation phase as Church leaders are contacted to inform and encourage them to join in.  Once we know who is participating more information will be added here.
 

Church Briefing Sessions

For church leaders or anyone else wanting to know more about this mission, there are 2 Briefing sessions arranged.  If possible, please let TFM know if you would like to come but otherwise just turn up on the day. Everyone one is welcome.
Attendees will meet staff and key people, receive a briefing pack and be able to ask as many questions as you like!

There will be another date arranged nearer the summer also.
 

Resources

A flyer for the mission can be downloaded here.  Printed copies are available from the TFM office for the cost of postage.

Some resources for the mission can be accessed here.