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From the Vicar…
Dear Friends
Thank you for your prayers for the team as my sabbatical leave begins. I reflect on three priorities for me that have a bearing on all our lives and surely are shared together.
Preaching.
How can they hear unless someone speaks – is a summary of some of the teaching in Paul’s letter to the Romans. Do pray each week for those preaching and leading. We are keen to engage, and I remain convinced that we all need feeding from God’s word. I was raised on the discipline that Sunday is the Lord’s Day, and this is when his people meet – weekly. Not just for the sake of those leading and speaking at public worship, do pray that the honour of the Lord and his ways is paramount with our diaries and amongst those who seek to serve him. I am always keen to tap people on the shoulder and say you should have a go at this (namely, preaching). Join me in encouraging others and – of course – being present to attend to the Lord’s word with His people.
Prayer.
Thank you for praying in your homegroups, at men’s prayer breakfasts, echo groups, wholeness teams and – when appropriate – at our many committee meetings. Do mark the next church prayer meeting in your diary (7:30pm September in Church Wednesday 9th September). Prayer undergirds all we do and if you are conscious of the Lord’s blessing I am bold to say it is because someone is praying for you. If you are in any sense aware of struggle or difficulty it is – or I hope will be – found by you to be a blessing when you ask for prayer. May All Saints be an increasing blessing to people as they learn to pray and find in due time the Lord’s answers to their prayers.
Presence.
Busy busy busy – so therefore the priority has to be where should we be present, truly present and give priority for our time. How and where is the Lord calling you to be with him for the sake of others. Not to reflect upon these things will either mean we risk losing his blessing if we are not where we should be or it will mean we will get caught in ways that are neither good for ourselves or for others. It is not the case if you want something done well ask a busy person, what is the case is the Lord calls us to be present with others so that they can be blessed. I shall be praying for us all to be able to answer these things for ourselves. How and where should I be doing what? How can I pray regularly in a dependant way for myself and for others blessing, and how can God’s word be heard and lived out in a vital way.
With gratitude for your Love in Christ
Mark
Sunday Services: 31st May
8am Holy Communion:
Led by Roland Slade, who will be preaching on Acts 2:14-22 and Matthew 28:16-end.
9:15am Choral Communion:
Led by Ben Lacey, with Roland Slade preaching on Acts 2:14-22 and Matthew 28:16-end.
11am Morning Worship:
Led by Ben Lacey, with Michael Gordon preaching on Acts 2:14-22.
6pm Evening Worship:
Led by Roland Slade, with Steve Holme preaching on Revelation 1:9-20.
Church News
Baptism and Confirmation
All Saints will be hosting our annual service of baptism by full immersion and confirmation on Sunday 28th June at 6pm. This service is always a highlight in our church calendar, please get it in your diary!
Summer Retreat with Tim and Miranda Heathcote: 6th June 2026!
Please look out for the leaflets in the Welcome Area about this event taking place at Eyam Church Centre! There are only a few places left so book quickly if you’re interested - click the button below for full details and booking info:
Our August Service Plans
During August, there will be no 8am Sunday Service but each week all are welcome to a liturgical and quieter 9.15am with Holy Communion.
The 9.15 will have hymns accompanied by organ, lectionary readings and a sermon. We are delighted to welcome occasional and visiting preachers including Margaret Wooding Jones, Michael Gordon and Emily McDonald from the cathedral.
11am will be Sacred Spaces. We shall be meeting at 11 o’clock outside in the churchyard. There will be coffee and cakes, meditations, activities and singing, enabling us to encounter God in and with creation.
At 6pm evening worship, we will be looking at some of those really short books at the end of the New Testament. Ever known what 3 John or Philemon are about? Come along to find out!
Coming Up…
Sunday 31st May: Facing the Storm: An evening of music, poetry, reflection, and discussion, 7pm, Whirlow Spirituality Centre
Monday 1st June: Monday Drop In, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Tuesday 2nd June: Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 07.30, Church Welcome Area
Thursday 4th June: Open Door, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Saturday 6th June: Summer Retreat with Tim and Miranda Heathcote, Eyam. Please see full notice above!
Thursday 11th June: Children and Smartphones, Church
Olivia Blake MP will be hosting a panel at church exploring the impact of smartphones on children. Tickets are going quickly so if you’d like to attend please sign up as soon as possible. Any questions can be directed to Ben Lacey.
Saturday 13th June: Bishop’s Annual garden Party, 14.00, Bishopscroft (More information below)
Saturday 13th June & Sunday 14th June: Thresholds Retreat, Whirlow Spirituality Centre, MORE INFORMATION BELOW
Sunday 14th June: Open-Air Memorial Service, 14.30, Church
Our Open-Air Memorial Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for those with loved ones buried or interred in the churchyard. We will meet in the church building and head up to the churchyard together.
Family members are warmly invited to join us for this short service with hymns, prayers and a message of hope. We would be delighted to see you there.
Saturday 20th June: Men’s Walk, 09.30, Meeting at Church - Walk from Monyash to Bakewell
Saturday 4th July: Ben’s Ordination as Priest, 16.00, Sheffield Cathedral
All are welcome to attend Ben’s Ordination, but if you’d like to be in an area reserved for All Saints congregation members, please write your name on the list at the back of church.
Sunday 12th July: Bring and Share Family Lunch, after 11am Service, Church
Prayer Box
Pray for those who are housebound, who still very much consider themselves part of the All Saints Ecclesall church family. Give thanks for the pastoral team who faithfully visit many of them for fellowship and communion.
Pray for the provision of leaders to assist with our children’s work, both for Holiday Club and generally.
Contact Details:
Contact a member of the Clergy or Office team, please find our team’s contact details via our Meet The Team page.
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