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From the Curate…
All Saints’ Day
Saturday 1st November, marked All Saints’ Day in the church calendar – a time when we remember our connection with Christians all over the world, and those who have died trusting in Jesus for their salvation. It goes back to the first few centuries of the church’s history, when those who had died for their faith (martyrs) and those who had lived particularly holy lives were celebrated. And, in case you hadn’t noticed, our church bears the name of this feast day – All Saints.
Beliefs around the saints was one of the many theological battlegrounds during the sixteenth century Reformation and many Protestants today have an uneasy relationship when it comes to language concerning saints. But, as a church that bears the name of this feast day, we don’t need to feel queasy about it. Firstly, All Saints’ Day reminds us that those who bear Jesus’ name are all saints (Paul regularly used it to greet the readers of his letters) and that as Christians we are called into a communion of saints – both living and dead (‘I believe in the communion of saints’). Secondly, it is good to remember and seek to emulate those heroes of the faith who have gone before. And thirdly, there are beliefs and practices within other Christian traditions – such from our Catholic and Orthodox sisters and brothers – from which we can learn. So with all that in mind, Happy All Saints’ Day.
Ben Lacey
Sunday Services: 2nd November, All Saints Sunday
8am Holy Communion
Led by Mark Brown, who will be preaching on Revelation 7:2-12 and Luke 6:20-31.
9:15am Choral Communion
Led by Roland Slade, with Simon Oatridge preaching on Revelation 7:2-12 and Luke 6:20-31.
11am Morning Worship
Led by Mark Brown, with Caro Staton preaching on Revelation 7:2-12.
3pm Memorial Service
Our annual memorial service to remember and give thanks for all those known to us who have died in the last few years.
6pm Youth Led Evening Worship
Led by Cam Catto, with Roland Slade preaching on Ephesians 2:17-22.
Church News
Financial Stewardship Appeal:
Thank you for the early responses to the Appeal. We are hoping for many more by the 9th November deadline! We would love everyone to prayerfully reflect on the contribution you can make financially to the Lord's work in this place in 2026. We are seeking an additional £50,000. If 200 people could give another £5 per week we would achieve that!
If you have not yet had chance to read the 2026 Stewardship Letter, copies of it and the Commitment Form continue to be available in church, and via the button below!
Mark in his sermons on Stewardship Sunday talked about God's blessings and about faithfully responding. He and Julia, our Treasurer, did a question and answer slot where they reflected on blessings and responsibilities from an All Saints church family perspective. Listen below:
Christmas Cards: Sponsor Your Street:
This year we would love to deliver a Christmas card to every house in the parish. Would you be willing to sponsor the printing of the cards for your street?
The average number of houses per street in Ecclesall is 50, which would cost £10 to print cards for. If you’d be willing to pay for a street (or two) please click the button below. We will also be looking for help in delivering cards once they arrive. Thank you!
Calling Alpha Team:
Our curate, Ben Lacey, is leading a Wednesday evening Alpha course in the new year, from January until early March. Ben is looking for a team of people who will help lead the groups (particularly if they've been on it before), welcome, provide food for those who come along and pray. If you can be available on Wednesday evenings, please speak to Ben directly or email ben.lacey@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
St Oswald’s Church Graft Prayer Meetings:
Weekly opportunities to gather at St Oswald’s to pray for God’s blessing on the church graft and for the parish to come to know Christ. The next ones are:
Tuesday 4th November, 12.00 - 13.00
Thursday 13th November, 12.30 - 13.30
Thursday 20th November, 19.30 - 20.30
Everyone is welcome, whether or not you are considering coming on the church graft. For more details contact simon.oatridge@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
Help Needed, Crafts for Christmas Experience:
We are meeting to make the ‘craft’ activities for the Christmas Experience and need help. We are meeting in the welcome area of church from 10.00 - 12.00 on Tuesday 4th November. The tasks are simple (cutting, punching out shapes, Stapling, tying etc). Help would be much appreciated! If you want to know more please feel free to ask Andrea Wright or Gill King.
Gluten-Free Wafers:
Gluten-free wafers are available at all communion services. Please ask if you would like one. There are also some credit card-sized cards saying ‘Gluten free wafer please’ which you can discretely hold to be visible to the minister/communion assistant. If you would like one, please ask someone from the ministry or welcome teams.
Coming Up…
Monday 3rd November: Drop-in, 10.00 - 12.30, Church Welcome Area
Tuesday 4th November: Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 07.30, Church
Going Deeper… In God’s Word takes a break for another couple of weeks, but restarts on 19th November
Thursday 6th November: Open Door: Activities Hub, 10.00 - 12.00, Church Welcome Area
Saturday 8th November: Men’s Ministry - Ramble with Butties, 09:30 - 12:30, Meeting at Church
Saturday 8th November: Fair Trade Coffee Morning, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Wednesday 12th November: Autumn Lecture: Jesus Loves Me, This I Know…, 19.30, Church
Thursday 13th November: Lay Ministry Pathways: Attercliffe & Ecclesall Joint Deanery Event, 19.30, Heeley Parish Church
Prayer Box
Pray for the St Oswald's Graft team (Simon and Rebecca Oatridge, Stephen and Anne Hunter, Tim and Katie Newman, Brian and Shirley Allen, Richard and Janet Hall, Liz Timms) as they meet to pray and prepare this Sunday evening, and for those still exploring whether to come on the church graft.
Mission Prayers:
Please pray for the Smithers…
Helen in her new role as a pastoral care coordinator at their local church - she recently organised an event called ‘how to be a caring church’. Thank you for all the skills she can bring to that role and wisdom on how to develop it.
Dave continues at his job in school and please pray for his colleague who became a Christian over the summer. Please pray for their light party on 31st Oct.
Daniel and Amy - please pray for Daniel’s secondary school application and for Amy as she continues in Y3.
Please remember the whole community after the horrific synagogue attack at the beginning of October. For the privilege and challenge of living in a diverse and multifaith community. Pray for peace and love.
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.