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From the PCC…
Financial Stewardship for 2027: Jesus is Lord – Not our will but yours be done
We seek to be a growing, multi-generational, vibrant, welcoming and loving church and, each week celebrate all that God is doing at All Saints and in our wider local community. The PCC is very grateful for the generosity of the church family; to all who give financially and to those who give of their time and talents. Stewardship Sunday provides a focus for our annual appeal for funds, an opportunity for each of us to review our financial giving to support our varied ministry and mission activities throughout the year ahead.
Through prayer we seek to understand God’s will for our lives and to transform our hearts, giving the “first fruits of the harvest” and not what is left over, in response to His love and saving grace. Mark will be preaching and Julia with Rob Coleman, will be providing information to encourage prayerful discernment.
The Stewardship letter is available in church and electronically:
All Saints website homepage/get involved/giving/Stewardship Sunday 2026.
https://www.allsaintsecclesall.org.uk/stewardship-sunday-2026, provides more details and how to respond.
We are seeking responses by 8th November.
With gratitude for your partnership in Christ’s work,
Mark Brown, Vicar and Julia Newton, Treasurer - On behalf of the PCC
Sunday Services: 18 October
8am Holy Communion: Led by Ben Lacey, who will be preaching on Genesis 22:1-14 and Luke 22:39-46.
9:15am Choral Communion: Led by Ben Lacey, with Mark Brown preaching on Genesis 22:1-14 and Luke 22:39-46.
11am Morning Worship: Led by Ben Lacey, with Mark Brown preaching on Genesis 22:1-14.
6pm Evening Worship: Led by Cam Catto (tbc), with Mark Brown preaching on Philippians 4:10-20.
Church News
CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLLIE MILBURN ON HER NEW ROLE
Hollie Milburn, Personal Assistant to the Vicar, has been appointed to the post of Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham. Although we will all be exceptionally sad to see Hollie leave, this is an exciting step in her career.
Hollie joined All Saints in summer 2024 and quickly became an integral part of the Operations Team. Bringing various skills and talents, she has played an important role in supporting a significant number of events and the wider church community.
Hollie will be leaving us at the end of October, and I am sure that you will join us in congratulating her and wishing her well in her new post. If you would like to donate towards a leaving gift for her please do so using the button below.
RECRUITMENT TO MINISTRY SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
We are currently reviewing how the Operations Team can best support both the Vicar and Ministry Team. The role of PA to the Vicar is being re-modelled to Ministry Support Administrator. If you would be interested in this role, or know someone who might be, please contact the Operations Manager, Iain Kane.
The closing date for applications will be Sunday 25th October. Further information on the role is available via the button below.
HALLS PROJECT
Last week we launched our appeal to fund the refurbishment of the majority of parish halls complex. With this project we aim to ensure that we can continue to provide a sustainable community resource.
To find out more about the project and how you can help please see below.
6PM SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS
With support from Steve Holme, the baton for development and leadership of the 6 pm service has been given to me (Cam). I am excited by this responsibility and greatly look forward to having a greater role in this service. My desire is to establish a small team of people to join with me in prayerfully seeking God's will for this service. If you are a regular attendee of this service and would like to join this team, please let me know!
CHRIS BRAIN AND THE LEGACY OF THE NINE O'CLOCK SERVICE
Many of you will be aware of the retrial of Chris Brain, who has been found guilty of all the outstanding charges against him relating to his time leading the Nine O'Clock Service in the 1980s and 1990s.
If you have been affected by this news and/or would appreciate speaking to someone about this, please do speak to Mark Brown (vicar) or Ben Lacey (curate). We would be happy to meet with you or signpost you to support that is available for those affected. For more details of the news and further support, please visit sheffdio.org/NOSsupport.
CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION!
We want the primary school aged kids to come up with some fantastic, festive and fun designs for our annual Christmas card! Click the button below for more details and submit your designs!
ARISE HALLOW
Please collect a window kit from the Welcome Area – there are enough to share with friends and family! There are also examples of completed kits on the screens to give you inspiration! For more ways to join in with Hallow 2026, see below!
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Please note that on Sunday 8th November, Remembrance Sunday, there will be no 9:15 service this week, there will be one joint service starting at 10:45am. This will be an all age service with uniformed parades.
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING EVENTS
This year you are spoilt for choice!
Connect Women’s event at All Saints on Thursday 26th November 7:30 – 9:30pm, a fun, creative evening making a wreath for your door with a short Advent reflection. No experience needed – all women welcome. Tickets cost £20, which includes materials and refreshments. Book your ticket below!
Clifford All Saints PTA are holding two Christmas wreath making events, on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd December, both 7-9pm. Tickets are £27 and include all materials, sharing food boards and mulled wine/tea or coffee. All proceeds will go to the school PTA. Get your tickets below!
CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE – SAVE THE DATE
On Saturday 12th December, the church will be open for our Christmas public event – Christmas Adventure. It will feature stalls, children’s activities, Nativity Forest trail and a Teddy Star Ride! Get it in your diaries. If you could volunteer to help support the event, please fill in a form. One of the roles is to dress up as a character from the Nativity story and chat ‘in character’ to people as part of our Nativity Forest trail. If you have any questions please ask Helen Miszczak or Ben Lacey.
Coming Up…
MONDAY 19th OCTOBER, DROP IN, 10.00
TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER, THE…ADVENTURE, 19.30
Mark shares his reflections on his time on sabbatical at a Jesuit retreat centre in Ohio, USA. Hear perspectives of church life in the USA, reflections on spirituality and well-being within the Church of England, and get a taster of what life on a silent retreat is like!
TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER, SIMPLE QUIET DAY, 09.30, WHIRLOW SPIRITUALITY CENTRE
Space to be before God; to relax, reflect and pray and so to renew your spiritual resources. Get your tickets below:
THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER, OPEN DOOR, 10.00
SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER, LIGHT PARTY, 16.00, CHURCH HALLS
Our friendly alternative to Halloween – no tricks, just treats! Children should be accompanied by an adult. This event is free but please sign up by clicking the button below:
SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER, A TIME TO REMEMBER, 15.00
Our annual service to remember those we have loved and lost. The names of those who have died in the last 3 years will be read out – if you would like someone’s name added to the list then please contact the office.
SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER, MEN’S BREAKFAST WITH GUEST SPEAKER PAUL GASK, 09.00
All men are welcome to join us for our Men’s Breakfast, with guest Paul Gask (‘Gasky’). A retired Leicestershire police office, he has a powerful testimony of coming to faith in Jesus. Tickets £5, book via the button below:
SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER, REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Please note that there will be no 9:15 service this week, there will be one joint service starting at 10:45am.
SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER, CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ NIGHT, 16.30
All Saints, Bents Green and Banner Cross churches are jointly holding Christian Aid Quiz Night with pie and peas. This is being held at All Saints church halls. BYO drinks and glasses, teams will be formed on the night. To book please contact Alison Trezise at jandatrezise@virginmedia.com or mob: 0790 663 1108. All bookings must be made by 26th October. Contact Gillian Coleshill for further information gillian.coleshill@gmail.com or 07586 378 779.
Prayer Box
On Wednesday there is a Whirlow Partnership meeting with Mark, Julia and Bishop Richard.
Contact Details:
Contact a member of the Clergy or Office team, please find our team’s contact details via our Meet The Team page.
All items for the newsletter must reach the office by 10am on Wednesday.