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Services
For information on our services please visit our worship page
Church opening times
Monday 11.00 - 14.00 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Tuesday 10.00 - 13.00 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 church open
Thursday 10.30 - 13.00 church and Mustard Seed Café open; 12.45 Funeral of Medford Jones
Friday 10.00 - 12.30 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Saturday 10.30 - 12.30 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Monday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm
18 March Adrienne Walters, soprano and Gergely Kaposi, piano
Last Souper Sunday on 17 March
Palm Sunday photos
On Palm Sunday (24 March), we will be taking some photos during the 10am service so we can refresh our church website with up to date images. If you do not wish to appear in the published photos, please let me know. We will also avoid the south aisle when capturing the images. Lis Burns, Churchwarden
The Watch sign-up
If you would like to take part in the Watch, please sign the list at the back of the church.
Easter breakfast sign-up
There is a sheet at the back of church to sign up for Easter breakfast. Please include any dietary requirements.
Bishop Alan Condolences
If you would still like to leave a message, the online book can be found here:
Bishop Alan - Book of Condolences - Diocese of Oxford (anglican.org)
Moonrakers concert 6 April 7.30pm tickets £12 on the door
We are hosting a concert by the Oxford-based folk group Moonrakers. They bring traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres, and festivals across the UK. You can find out more about them here. There is a poster and flyers at the back of church. Please spread the word to friends and family.
Steve Linger
Steve will be leaving his church operations/activities role at the end of March. After stepping in “just for a couple of months at the end of 2021” (!), he has decided now is the right time to return to the hospitality industry. Steve has made a big difference during his time at All Saints particularly within our weekday community and will be greatly missed. Hopefully we can persuade Steve to come back from time to time – perhaps when there are Christmas trees in the church! If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift, the easiest way is by BACS with reference “Steve” or cash donations can be handed to Fr Anthony/churchwardens.
Are you seeking a varied, part-time role? Or do you know someone else who is?
We are looking for an operations coordinator to help with the practical management of our church building and the activities that take place within it - with a focus on welcome and hospitality. Visit www.allsaintshighwycombe.org/vacancy for details. The closing date is Tuesday 2 April 2024, with interviews on Tuesday 9 April 2024.
Don’t forget to have you say in the consultation about High Wycombe Town Council which can be found here: Have your say on how High Wycombe is run: Your Voice, Your Town - Your Voice Bucks - Citizen Space
Living in Love and Faith Morning
Over the past four years, the Church of England has been working through a process called Living in Love and Faith to discuss together the Church’s support and pastoral response to the LGBTQIA+ community. Whereas many churches had discussion groups in the past year, All Saints was in vacancy: to give people an opportunity to discuss the various aspects, we are hoping to draw together a good number of people from the congregation for the conversation; for in the Summer the PCC will be asked whether or not we at All Saints wish to offer services of blessing after marriage to same-sex couples, and we would like the PCC to know the mind of the church. If you are interested in attending, please email the office or sign-up at the back of church: the proposed day is 20th April, 9 am - lunch.
Date for the Diary!
Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place in Church immediately after Parish Eucharist on Sunday 28th April 2024.
Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll will be revised shortly. If you completed an Application Form for last year 's revision or more recently there is no need to complete another. If you now wish to be on the Roll please complete a form (available at the back of the church) and hand it to me no later than Sunday 31st March. Errol Baker, Electoral Roll Officer.
Church Gallery
We are pleased to have artwork from pupils of Wycombe Abbey school on display in our church Gallery this half term.
Youth (secondary school) weekend away Friday 10th until Sunday 12th May
At Restore Hope Latimer. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring youth groups together and serve the churches that may not have anything booked for 2024. The cost of the weekend is £50 and will include everything from sleeping (tents) food and activities. We are so excited and expectant that this weekend will be incredible. This link will take you to the sign-up page: https://stpeterschurchloudwater.churchsuite.com/events/k12pergl
Mark Humphries Director of Children and Youth Ministry, St Peter's Loudwater
Life-changing opportunity for those aged 16–30 in your church: Pilgrimage to Taizé, 17–25 August
Travel to Taizé, France and join thousands of others from around the world to experience a wonderful sense of freedom, prayer and community. No one who has been to Taizé comes back unchanged. Leaflets at the back of church, Download the leaflet and book on Eventbrite. Booking deadline: Monday 13 May.
Advance notice of Love Wycombe - Sunday 9 June on The Rye: More information coming soon...
CMS Link Partner
If you would like to read the latest updates from Heather Johnstone they can be found here:
https://churchmissionsociety.org/people-in-mission/heather-johnstone-tanzania/
Donations
To help our work financially by BACS or online donation, please visit our SUPPORT page: https://www.allsaintshighwycombe.org/donate.html. For cash, card or cheques, if you are a tax payer, then please fill in a yellow Gift Aid envelope (which increases your donation by 25%). Cheques can be also sent via the Parish office. For more information, please contact John Lord, (jlord11@sky.com or 07733001787).
Small Saints on Fridays!
We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and / or pre-schoolers from 10am on Fridays during term time, where you can expect adult refreshments during the free play session, snacks for the young ones, story, craft, singing, and much more! There is no charge, but kind donations, while not expected, are always welcome. For further information, please contact Robyn on robynatallsaints@gmail.com.
Art space
You will see that there is some artwork on the display boards near the sofas in church. The plan is that different groups and individuals can use this space to display artwork, changing every month. I have had offers of work from local schools, groups, and individuals and am drawing together a rota. If you would like to be included, or know of a person or organisation that would, please contact me via the office: office@allsaintshighwycombe.org / 01494 527526. Thistle Martin
Ukrainian refugees
For those of you who are involved with welcoming and hosting Ukrainian refugees, All Saints has joined the Welcome Churches network. They have set up a new website: ukrainewelcome.org. If you would like a copy of the following resources, please contact the church office: 01494 527526 or office@allsaintshighwycombe.org
· Ukraine Welcomer training - Slides for delegates
· Useful information on Ukraine
· Tips to help Ukrainian guests feel welcome.
All Saints Plus
Tuesdays at 8pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3507005392?pwd=TklVNlZncTkxc3A5cFZYT1lCalZzUT09
Meeting ID: 350 700 5392
Passcode: 328562
This is a weekly opportunity to get together online and explore the gospel set for the following Sunday. We’ll study the passage and consider what it means for us – and you don’t need any experience or knowledge to join in! Then there will be time to catch up about all that’s going on in our community and we’ll end with a short time of prayer. Join us on Zoom from 8-9pm every Tuesday. You don’t need to commit to joining every week, but we’d love to see a regular group build up to explore our faith together.
Bellringing
After a long period of inactivity owing to Covid restrictions, the bellringers are back to a more normal pattern of service ringing and practices. A couple have moved away during the lockdown period and our numbers are now lower than we would like. We have rung eight bells on a couple of occasions recently but, with a total of 14 bells in the tower, we could do with a few more ringers to enable more of our bells to be rung. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to learn to ring, or from any “lapsed” ringers, or from any ringers who have moved into the area and would be interested in continuing this rewarding activity. If you fall into any of these categories, or know someone who does, please contact Tricia Newton at high-wycombe@ebsb.odg.org.uk or via the church office. A warm welcome awaits you!
For information on our services please visit our worship page
Church opening times
Monday 11.00 - 14.00 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Tuesday 10.00 - 13.00 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 church open
Thursday 10.30 - 13.00 church and Mustard Seed Café open; 12.45 Funeral of Medford Jones
Friday 10.00 - 12.30 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Saturday 10.30 - 12.30 church and Mustard Seed Café open
Monday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm
18 March Adrienne Walters, soprano and Gergely Kaposi, piano
Last Souper Sunday on 17 March
Palm Sunday photos
On Palm Sunday (24 March), we will be taking some photos during the 10am service so we can refresh our church website with up to date images. If you do not wish to appear in the published photos, please let me know. We will also avoid the south aisle when capturing the images. Lis Burns, Churchwarden
The Watch sign-up
If you would like to take part in the Watch, please sign the list at the back of the church.
Easter breakfast sign-up
There is a sheet at the back of church to sign up for Easter breakfast. Please include any dietary requirements.
Bishop Alan Condolences
If you would still like to leave a message, the online book can be found here:
Bishop Alan - Book of Condolences - Diocese of Oxford (anglican.org)
Moonrakers concert 6 April 7.30pm tickets £12 on the door
We are hosting a concert by the Oxford-based folk group Moonrakers. They bring traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres, and festivals across the UK. You can find out more about them here. There is a poster and flyers at the back of church. Please spread the word to friends and family.
Steve Linger
Steve will be leaving his church operations/activities role at the end of March. After stepping in “just for a couple of months at the end of 2021” (!), he has decided now is the right time to return to the hospitality industry. Steve has made a big difference during his time at All Saints particularly within our weekday community and will be greatly missed. Hopefully we can persuade Steve to come back from time to time – perhaps when there are Christmas trees in the church! If you would like to contribute to a leaving gift, the easiest way is by BACS with reference “Steve” or cash donations can be handed to Fr Anthony/churchwardens.
Are you seeking a varied, part-time role? Or do you know someone else who is?
We are looking for an operations coordinator to help with the practical management of our church building and the activities that take place within it - with a focus on welcome and hospitality. Visit www.allsaintshighwycombe.org/vacancy for details. The closing date is Tuesday 2 April 2024, with interviews on Tuesday 9 April 2024.
Don’t forget to have you say in the consultation about High Wycombe Town Council which can be found here: Have your say on how High Wycombe is run: Your Voice, Your Town - Your Voice Bucks - Citizen Space
Living in Love and Faith Morning
Over the past four years, the Church of England has been working through a process called Living in Love and Faith to discuss together the Church’s support and pastoral response to the LGBTQIA+ community. Whereas many churches had discussion groups in the past year, All Saints was in vacancy: to give people an opportunity to discuss the various aspects, we are hoping to draw together a good number of people from the congregation for the conversation; for in the Summer the PCC will be asked whether or not we at All Saints wish to offer services of blessing after marriage to same-sex couples, and we would like the PCC to know the mind of the church. If you are interested in attending, please email the office or sign-up at the back of church: the proposed day is 20th April, 9 am - lunch.
Date for the Diary!
Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place in Church immediately after Parish Eucharist on Sunday 28th April 2024.
Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll will be revised shortly. If you completed an Application Form for last year 's revision or more recently there is no need to complete another. If you now wish to be on the Roll please complete a form (available at the back of the church) and hand it to me no later than Sunday 31st March. Errol Baker, Electoral Roll Officer.
Church Gallery
We are pleased to have artwork from pupils of Wycombe Abbey school on display in our church Gallery this half term.
Youth (secondary school) weekend away Friday 10th until Sunday 12th May
At Restore Hope Latimer. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring youth groups together and serve the churches that may not have anything booked for 2024. The cost of the weekend is £50 and will include everything from sleeping (tents) food and activities. We are so excited and expectant that this weekend will be incredible. This link will take you to the sign-up page: https://stpeterschurchloudwater.churchsuite.com/events/k12pergl
Mark Humphries Director of Children and Youth Ministry, St Peter's Loudwater
Life-changing opportunity for those aged 16–30 in your church: Pilgrimage to Taizé, 17–25 August
Travel to Taizé, France and join thousands of others from around the world to experience a wonderful sense of freedom, prayer and community. No one who has been to Taizé comes back unchanged. Leaflets at the back of church, Download the leaflet and book on Eventbrite. Booking deadline: Monday 13 May.
Advance notice of Love Wycombe - Sunday 9 June on The Rye: More information coming soon...
CMS Link Partner
If you would like to read the latest updates from Heather Johnstone they can be found here:
https://churchmissionsociety.org/people-in-mission/heather-johnstone-tanzania/
Donations
To help our work financially by BACS or online donation, please visit our SUPPORT page: https://www.allsaintshighwycombe.org/donate.html. For cash, card or cheques, if you are a tax payer, then please fill in a yellow Gift Aid envelope (which increases your donation by 25%). Cheques can be also sent via the Parish office. For more information, please contact John Lord, (jlord11@sky.com or 07733001787).
Small Saints on Fridays!
We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and / or pre-schoolers from 10am on Fridays during term time, where you can expect adult refreshments during the free play session, snacks for the young ones, story, craft, singing, and much more! There is no charge, but kind donations, while not expected, are always welcome. For further information, please contact Robyn on robynatallsaints@gmail.com.
Art space
You will see that there is some artwork on the display boards near the sofas in church. The plan is that different groups and individuals can use this space to display artwork, changing every month. I have had offers of work from local schools, groups, and individuals and am drawing together a rota. If you would like to be included, or know of a person or organisation that would, please contact me via the office: office@allsaintshighwycombe.org / 01494 527526. Thistle Martin
Ukrainian refugees
For those of you who are involved with welcoming and hosting Ukrainian refugees, All Saints has joined the Welcome Churches network. They have set up a new website: ukrainewelcome.org. If you would like a copy of the following resources, please contact the church office: 01494 527526 or office@allsaintshighwycombe.org
· Ukraine Welcomer training - Slides for delegates
· Useful information on Ukraine
· Tips to help Ukrainian guests feel welcome.
All Saints Plus
Tuesdays at 8pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3507005392?pwd=TklVNlZncTkxc3A5cFZYT1lCalZzUT09
Meeting ID: 350 700 5392
Passcode: 328562
This is a weekly opportunity to get together online and explore the gospel set for the following Sunday. We’ll study the passage and consider what it means for us – and you don’t need any experience or knowledge to join in! Then there will be time to catch up about all that’s going on in our community and we’ll end with a short time of prayer. Join us on Zoom from 8-9pm every Tuesday. You don’t need to commit to joining every week, but we’d love to see a regular group build up to explore our faith together.
Bellringing
After a long period of inactivity owing to Covid restrictions, the bellringers are back to a more normal pattern of service ringing and practices. A couple have moved away during the lockdown period and our numbers are now lower than we would like. We have rung eight bells on a couple of occasions recently but, with a total of 14 bells in the tower, we could do with a few more ringers to enable more of our bells to be rung. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to learn to ring, or from any “lapsed” ringers, or from any ringers who have moved into the area and would be interested in continuing this rewarding activity. If you fall into any of these categories, or know someone who does, please contact Tricia Newton at high-wycombe@ebsb.odg.org.uk or via the church office. A warm welcome awaits you!