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From the Associate Vicar…
From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. - John 1:16
As Christians, we are invited to know and reflect the heart of a great and generous God. In the weeks leading up to Stewardship Sunday, we want to give space to think about what generosity looks like in our everyday lives.
Generosity is much more than just about what we are asked to consider to give financially to church on a particular Sunday of the year. It is a way of life, shaped by Christ, that touches every part of who we are - our time, our relationships, our hospitality, and all our resources. To help us reflect, we’re recommending a short booklet: On Generosity by Richard Briggs (Grove Books). It’s only 20 pages long but full of thoughtful insights and some questions we have added to guide reflection.
If you’re in a small group, your leaders will share a couple of copies with you. Extra copies will also be available at the back of church for anyone not currently in a small group.
Sunday Services: 5th October
8am Holy Communion
Led by Stephen Hunter, who will be preaching on 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and Luke 17:5-10.
9:15am Choral Communion
Led by Stephen Hunter, with Steve Holme preaching on Philippians 4:1-23 and Luke 10: 38-41.
11am Morning Worship
Led by Simon Oatridge, with Roland Slade preaching on Philippians 4:1-23.
6pm Youth Led Evening Worship
Led by Cam Catto, with Ben Lacey preaching on Matthew 6:19-24.
Church News
Harvest Supper:
We are hosting a Harvest Supper next Saturday 11th October - Pie & pea supper and entertainment! We have to give final numbers to the catering company on Monday 6th October, so please purchase your tickets before then.
Please also bring Harvest gifts to church next weekend - either on Saturday afternoon 14.00 - 16.00, to the Harvest Supper, or to any of the Sunday services.
Click the button below to get yourself tickets to the Harvest Supper, and for a full list of recommended donations!
Guest Speaker, Revd Helen Terry:
We look forward to welcoming our guest speaker - The Revd Helen terry at our evening service next weekend. She’ll be joining us at the 18.30 service on Sunday 12th October.
Arise Hallow 2025:
It’s October! This month we pray for the Light Party at All Saints and for our streets and communities. Pray particularly for young families in your neighbourhood as they think about how to celebrate Halloween with their children. Pray for good alternatives to scary decorations and costumes.
This month we decorate our windows - please look out for Fenella Noble’s fabulous window kits coming soon and consider registering your window at www.streetsoflight.co.uk before the 15th October to be included on the city wide map.
This month we prepare for those who might come to our door: how are we going to greet them and what might we give them? If you live in a quiet street, maybe consider teaming up with somebody who gets lots of visitors. Maybe your homegroup could choose one home to decorate and use that as a base for prayer and giveaways.
This October, let’s choose Light!
Light Party 2025:
For this year's light party, we need lots of old newspapers. If you have any, please bring them to the church office and give them to Cam!
Thank you - McMillan & Marie Curie Coffee Morning:
The McMillan and Marie Curie charity event held in church on Monday raised £400. Thank you to all who helped, baked and contributed!
Flowers in Church:
Thank you to the small but dedicated group of flower arrangers who, each week, use their skills to create the beautiful floral arrangements in church. Thank you to all those who donate towards the cost of the flowers, often in memory of a loved one. A big thank you to Lorna Mason who has organised the rota for the last twenty years! She has now passed this on to Jeannette Jackson.
In preparation for organising the 2026 rota we need to update our information. If you are a current donor, please would you check the church pigeonholes for a letter so that we can update your details.
Harvest Flowers:
The flower team will be doing the Harvest flower arch at 09.30 on the 9th October. We would welcome any others who would like to help or see how it is done. Please contact Caroline on carolinequincey@gmail.com
Join Our Team: Children and Families Minister:
The deadline for applications for the role of Children and Families Minister at All Saints has been extended to the 12th October. Please share the details with anyone you think may be interested. All information and application packs can be found using the button below
Christmas Experience: 3rd - 6th December:
There are many ways to be involved in this outreach opportunity: acting (speaking and non-speaking roles), first aid, sound desk, serving refreshments, helping with craft, set up and set down. Please sign up to volunteer using the volunteer form in the welcome area, completed forms can be placed in the ‘Christmas Experience’ box on the welcome table. For more information contact simon.oatridge@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk.
Coming Up…
Monday 6th October: Monday Drop-in, 10.00 - 12.30, Church welcome Area
Tuesday 7th October: Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 07.30, Church Welcome Area
Wednesday 8th October: Going Deeper… in God’s Word (Colossians Part 4), 11.30, Church
Thursday 9th October: Open Door, 10.00 - 12.00, Church Welcome Area
Saturday 11th October: Dads Breakfast, 08.00 - 09.30, Church Halls
Saturday 11th October: Harvest Supper, 17.30, Church (Tickets below)
Monday 13th October: Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Roger Barnsley, 12.00, Church (access via livestream below)
Wednesday 22nd October: Connect to Your Story: An evening with Revd Lucy Sablan, 19.30, Church
Friday 31st October: Light Party, 17.00 - 18.30, Church
Prayer Box
Pray for the Christmas Experience team as they meet on Monday morning to continue planning for this outreach event.
Mark is at the Licensing and Installation of Lucy Sablan (daughter of David and Elaine Howarth) as Residentiary Canon of Urban Evangelisation on Sunday, 16:00 at the Cathedral as part of Choral Evensong.
Mission Prayers: The Oakes Holiday Centre
Camps - Praise the Lord for a great and busy summer. Workteam went well being very productive and the six summer camps went well with children responding to the gospel and giving their lives to Jesus.
Team - Give thanks for last year’s team and their commitment to the gospel. Pray for their witness as they start at university or work.
Team - Praise for our biggest gap year team ever. There are 13 Impact Team (1st years), 4 Residential Trainees (2nd years) and 4 Ministry Assistants (post grads). Pray for them to be ready for the first camp on 8th October.
New centre - Sadly our bid for a property near Wakefield was not accepted. We pray on because the need is great. We have heard of some other possible sites over the summer and we are pushing on those doors.
Pray for the good news about Jesus to be loud and clear to all of the campers who come to The Oakes this year.
You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!” – Isaiah 40:9
Contact details
To contact a member of the Clergy or Office team please call: 0114 268 7574, or email: office@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
All items for the newsletter must reach the office by 10am on Wednesday.