Dear friends, “Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” (John 5:8) Happy Sixth Sunday of Easter! Revd Barbara Sheppard preached on John 5:1-11. The gospel passage encouraged us to reflect on the things we
‘Pilgrim’ Discipleship Course
Are you interested in exploring more about the Christian faith? Interested in going deeper with God? If so, why not join in with this six week course which will “help you to understand your Christian faith and see how it
Supporting the Harbour Project: Update
We recently visited the Harbour Project, who do amazing work among asylum seekers and refugees. Claire Garrett (CEO) informed us that we, as a benefice, can assist them by preparing “care bags” containing specific items (note below). To date we
Art in Church: Mission, Theology and the Beauty of God
Art in Church: Mission, Theology and the Beauty of God Wednesday Evenings in June and July 2022 7.00-8.30 pm In this series we will look at a range of artwork in churches across the diocese. We will spend some time
Blankets for Local Charities
Members of our Benefice and local community have been busy making blankets to support four local groups: Threshold Housing Link Women’s Aid Safe Families The Harbour Project Two of the blankets were made by one local lady, whilst the others
Could you volunteer with us in 2022?
Our benefice needs volunteers to support the mission and ministry of our churches. Might you have a couple of hours weekly or monthly to spare in 2022? There are lots of ways you can support us, including (but not limited to)
Translating the Bible into British Sign Language
Revd Gill recently took part in the ‘Sunday’ Programme on Radio 4 to discuss a project to translate the Bible into British Sign Language. In the programme, Revd Gill explains just how important it is for Deaf people to be
The ‘Star’ Project
Knitters across our Benefice have been busy crafting stars for our services in Advent at All Saints and St Barnabas Churches. Members of both congregations will be invited to pick a star, write the name of someone who
Remembrance Sunday 2021
Dear friends, At this afternoon’s Zoom service, Revd Judy spoke to us about various forms of Remembrance as we were commemorating Remembrance Sunday today. she explained about the form of remembrance which involved a follow up, acyion, and another form
Notices for November & December
Services and Opportunities for Prayer Saturdays — Saturdays 10-11 am: Private Prayer at St Barnabas Church. All are welcome! Sundays at 10 am — Public Worship at All Saints and St Barnabas: All are welcome to our act of worship