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From the Curate…
It is official - spring has arrived!
You may have noticed the snowdrops, daffodils and the cherry blossom all starting to appear. The days are getting longer, and I’ve even managed to sit outside to eat my lunch! It really does feel like the turning point of the year.
There’s something about the first real signs of spring that lifts the spirit. It is also one of those seasons that carries a lot of meaning for Christians. As we move through Lent toward Easter, I cannot help but think the timing of this is part of a bigger plan, and that even nature is pointing us in the right direction:
• from dormancy to life
• from darkness to light
• from death to resurrection
Jesus often told people to look at the world around them. He spoke about reading the signs of the seasons and paying attention to what they reveal.
Perhaps that should give us comfort, even in these troubling times, God is still at work, God has a plan for his creation, and there is hope even when darkness seems to surround us. As it says in Romans 8:28, “in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”
And just like the coming of spring, the hope of Easter reminds us that God’s plan is to bring new life to all his creation.
Steve Holme
Sunday Services: 15th March
8am Holy Communion:
Led by Mark Brown, who will be preaching on Psalm 23 and Luke 2:33-35.
9:15am Choral Communion:
Led by Mark Brown, with Roland Slade preaching on Psalm 23 and Luke 2:33-35.
11am All Age Worship, with uniformed parades:
Led by Ben Lacey, with Cam Catto preaching on Psalm 23.
6pm Worship Celebration:
Led by Ben Lacey, with Chris Medd preaching on Psalm 22 & Matthew 27:45-49.
Church News
World Day of Prayer
Thank you everyone who attended the World Day of Prayer service last week. 108 adults and 2 children attended, and it was a very special time for all.
Operations Manager
Our prayers, best wishes and congratulations go to Jo Evans, our much loved and respected Operations Manager, who is returning to work as a Civil Servant with the Home Office. Jo has distinguished herself by her quiet, conscientious and efficient manner amongst our staff and congregations. I know the wardens, staff team team and treasurer have all appreciated her partnership in many areas of church life. She has helped our new Curate, Ben Lacey, establish himself into a new property and of course we are all beneficiaries of her work in enabling us to have a new carpet and redecoration in church.
Jo will leave at the end of April, though will be on hand up until then to support church operations including our new computer system which she has been leading with Richard Donkin. Do pray for Jo and the team I appoint alongside the wardens to appoint her successor.
Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme
We are very grateful for the recent donations which mean we have almost reached the £8,000 threshold for claiming the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme. We have until 5th April (Easter Sunday) to reach this, and with your help would love to do so!
Sheffield Half Marathon Water Station
On 29th March, All Saints Ecclesall will be handing out water bottles to runners and serving refreshments for those watching the half marathon. It is a huge opportunity to bless the people of Sheffield and our local area. Volunteers are needed to set up the drinks tables (from 8:10am) and to replenish the drinks tables (from 9:30am) – don’t forget the clocks go forward by an hour that morning! If you want to be part of the team, please sign up on the sheet at the back of church. Please come along and help us to make the water station the success it has always been. We guarantee you’ll enjoy the atmosphere.
Compline
As a Lenten discipline we are running the service of compline through Lent on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. In addition to the published dates, we will also offer compline on the Tuesday of Holy Week, the 31st March, which will feature the choir. Please come and support them.
Vacancy: Toddlers Group Assistant
We are looking for a warm, organised, and enthusiastic Toddlers Group Assistant to support our Children and Families Minister.
In this role, you’ll help set up and run our Monday morning toddlers’ group, warmly welcome families, support volunteers, and help create a caring Christian environment where children and their guardians feel safe and valued. If you enjoy working with young families and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information and to apply, click the button below:
Vacancy: Operations Manager
We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated Operations Manager to join our team. This is a senior role and you will both oversee all the day to day operations of the church and support delivering our mission and strategy.
You will manage the operations team and work closely with the ministry team, a wide range of volunteers and users of our halls complex. You will be able to deal with issues sensitively and with an approach appropriate to our Christian faith. The role does include some evening and weekend work but will mainly be carried out during office hours.
For more information and to apply, click the button below:
Fundraising Walk
Our churchwarden, Rob Coleman, will be walking 100km of the Camino de Santiago over 5 days from 15th - 19th March, in aid of the Sheffield Archer Project (one of our Mission partners) supporting the homeless of Sheffield and the related Sheffield Choir With No Name. Both are wonderful charities making a real difference to those enduring tough times in our city. All walkers are funding their own travel and accommodation so all donations will go directly to support the two charities. If you’re able to support Rob please do so via the button below!
Deanery Synod Members
Deanery Synod Members are elected at our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) each year. Please see the document below: ‘What is a Deanery and Deanery Synod?’ which explains the purpose of the Deanery and the Synod with the hopes of getting a few more people involved this year!
Coming Up…
Monday 16th March: Drop In, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Monday 16th March: All Saints Women’s Group: Support Dogs, 14.00, Church Welcome Area
Monday 16th March: Lent Connections Talk: Mark Brown and Simon Musgrave, 19.30, Church
Tuesday 17th March: Alpha Morning Session, 09.30, Church
Tuesday 17th March: Compline, 19.30, Church
Wednesday 18th March: Alpha Evening Session, 19.30, Church
Thursday 19th March: Open Door, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Monday 23rd March: Friendly Stop with Matthew Redfearn and George parsons, 13.00, Church
Friday 27th March: PLEASE NOTE THAT LUNCH AT THE BARN IS CANCELLED DUE TO A FUNERAL
Thursday 2nd April: Maundy Thursday: Agape Bring & Share Meal, 19.30, Church (Please sign up at the back of church!)
Saturday 4th April: Easter Carols at the Cheese Shop, 14.00, Cheese & Friends on Ecclesall Rd South
Prayer Box
Pray for the Clifford All Saints primary school choir who will be singing at the lunchtime eucharist at Sheffield cathedral on Tuesday 17th at 12.30am. All welcome!
Also on Tuesday Mark leads his last Deanery Synod meeting, at which he is speaking.
Pray for the families of Orson and Marlow, both of whom are being baptized next week at the 11am service.
Please pray for the Alpha courses which are meeting for the last time this coming week. Pray for those who have attended as they think about what might come next for them on their faith pilgrimage.
Mission Prayers: ARISE:SHEFFIELD
Give thanks that over 600 people are already walking and praying across Sheffield this month.
Pray that Christians continue to be mobilised across the city and that all of Sheffield is flooded in prayer.
Pray for people to seek out Jesus and for God’s kingdom to come in this city.
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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