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For information on our services please visit our worship page
Monday 11.00 - 13.00 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
Friday 10.00 - 12.30 church and Mustard seed café open
Saturday 10.30-12.30 Mustard seed café open
Monday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm
25 September, Catherine Underhill, oboe and Tanya Ursova, piano
Tuesday Morning Prayer
From 4th July, Morning Prayer will be streamed each Tuesday from the Lady Chapel. The service will last about 15-20 minutes so it’s a great way to start your day if you can join us either onsite or online on the facebook page. The order of service can be followed at www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer or by using the Daily Prayer App if you have a tablet or smartphone. Derek Lancaster
Thank you to all who came along to the Afternoon Tea on Saturday and especially to Phil for being our resident pianist and Peter for helping on the day. We have raised just over £500 for the South porch restoration. Lis, Steve & Thistle.
Harvest Festival 1 October
This year we will be supporting two charities with our donations: WaterAid with a retiring collection (https://www.wateraid.org/uk/) as well as The One Can Trust which would be delighted to receive our donations of non-perishable goods. Please visit https://onecantrust.org.uk/wants-and-needs/ to find out what One Can urgently requires.
Hands up for the altar frontal
If you have brought your hands back for inclusion in the new altar frontal design, please put them in the labelled box at the back of church, or return them during the week to the church office. For anyone who has yet to ' do a hand' please come to the table at the back after the 10am service on Sunday morning. Helen
The churchwardens need your help!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the task of painting the vicarage has fallen to us. If you can spare a few hours between 8th – 10th October to help decorate the vicarage ahead of Fr Anthony’s move, please let us know. We say it a lot, but many hands really do make light work and it would be wonderful to leave as little as possible for Fr Anthony to complete after he arrives. Paint, equipment & cake will be provided! Jenny & Lis
School Governor Role
High Wycombe Church of England School is looking for members of the church community who might be interested in becoming a school governor. No formal qualifications are required, you just need common sense, enthusiasm, and a commitment to working as part of a team to make a difference for all the children at our school. We are keen to recruit governors from all walks of life and representing all groups in our school community. Please speak to Sophie Whitcombe if you are interested in finding out more.
60s/70s evening - Friday 13th October 7pm - 10pm
Tickets are now available for this event after Sunday services at the back of church and during the week from the café. Please do invite as many people as you can - family, friends, neighbours! It's going to be a great evening of music, dancing and fun so get your tickets before they are sold out!
Drawing together next date: 27 September 7pm
Join us for our second art-based session focusing on the process of drawing and creating art as a tool for wellbeing, meditation and reflection. Absolutely no art skills required, suitable for anyone and everyone! Suggested donation £2 to cover materials. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawing-together-tickets-664044814917 Joc Lucas Thistle Martin
2023 Christmas Tree Festival
We are pleased to confirm this year’s event will run from 15 - 23 December with tree decoration taking place on Thursday 14 December. We very much hope that you will want to take part and if you would like to reserve a tree, further details and the booking form can be found on our dedicated webpage www.allsaintshighwycombe.org/treefestival. Please spread the word and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to get involved.
Lis & Thistle
Christmas Sparkle - Friday 15 December 7.30pm
Tickets will be on sale later in the Autumn but please put the date in your diary! Lis & Thistle
TURN UP AND SING – Faure Requiem plus. Sunday 8 October, 6.30pm
St Mary and St George Church, Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3XA
Following the very successful “Messiah” at Wesley Methodist Church in June 2022 and “Elijah” at All Saints parish church in January this year, the next “turn up and sing” service will be on Sunday, 8 October, 6.30pm, at St Mary and St George church, at the bottom of Rutland Avenue. The main work is Faure’s famous Requiem, but we will also offer Handel’s coronation anthem “the King shall rejoice”.
If you want to sing, there is a quick run-through at 4pm on the day, and further rehearsals for those who want to learn the music as follows, all at 7.30pm:
Thursday, 21 September at Wesley Methodist Church
Tuesday, 26 September, also at Wesley
Wednesday, 4 October at St Mary and St George church.
None of the rehearsals is compulsory; it’s fine just to turn up and sing on the day.
Sunday mornings
We hope you all appreciate the welcome and assistance provided by our lovely sidespeople each week. We currently have gaps on our rota for 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays of the month and are looking for new team members. Even if you can only help every other month, we’d love to hear from you so please chat to us or one of the team to find out more.
We also have a gap on the post 10am service refreshments rota on 2nd Sunday of each month. We know how much everyone enjoys their tea and coffee (& biscuits!) so please join the team and help us continue this vital part of community life. Again, if you can’t commit to every month, please don’t let that put you off helping when you can.
Jenny & Lis, Churchwardens
Mustard Club
Can you spare a few hours on a Tuesday evening to help with the Mustard Club community meal? We need volunteers to help us run the evening. If you can spare one Tuesday evening a month and would like to help this worthwhile cause, please contact Chris Lamb or Sheila Doig for more information.
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.
Women's Cultural Arena
Just a reminder that the WCA meets every 2nd Tuesday in All Saints from 10am. Come along for Biscuits and Banter.
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!
Our Lockdown Cookbook - copies still available! - The Cookbook contains recipes that our congregation have a special fondness for. Copies are available for the bargain price of £5 and the total cost of the book goes to support All Saints’ Church thanks to a generous donation that meets the costs of production. You can order copies here or via email
For information on our services please visit our worship page
Monday 11.00 - 13.00 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
Friday 10.00 - 12.30 church and Mustard seed café open
Saturday 10.30-12.30 Mustard seed café open
Monday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm
25 September, Catherine Underhill, oboe and Tanya Ursova, piano
Tuesday Morning Prayer
From 4th July, Morning Prayer will be streamed each Tuesday from the Lady Chapel. The service will last about 15-20 minutes so it’s a great way to start your day if you can join us either onsite or online on the facebook page. The order of service can be followed at www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer or by using the Daily Prayer App if you have a tablet or smartphone. Derek Lancaster
Thank you to all who came along to the Afternoon Tea on Saturday and especially to Phil for being our resident pianist and Peter for helping on the day. We have raised just over £500 for the South porch restoration. Lis, Steve & Thistle.
Harvest Festival 1 October
This year we will be supporting two charities with our donations: WaterAid with a retiring collection (https://www.wateraid.org/uk/) as well as The One Can Trust which would be delighted to receive our donations of non-perishable goods. Please visit https://onecantrust.org.uk/wants-and-needs/ to find out what One Can urgently requires.
Hands up for the altar frontal
If you have brought your hands back for inclusion in the new altar frontal design, please put them in the labelled box at the back of church, or return them during the week to the church office. For anyone who has yet to ' do a hand' please come to the table at the back after the 10am service on Sunday morning. Helen
The churchwardens need your help!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the task of painting the vicarage has fallen to us. If you can spare a few hours between 8th – 10th October to help decorate the vicarage ahead of Fr Anthony’s move, please let us know. We say it a lot, but many hands really do make light work and it would be wonderful to leave as little as possible for Fr Anthony to complete after he arrives. Paint, equipment & cake will be provided! Jenny & Lis
School Governor Role
High Wycombe Church of England School is looking for members of the church community who might be interested in becoming a school governor. No formal qualifications are required, you just need common sense, enthusiasm, and a commitment to working as part of a team to make a difference for all the children at our school. We are keen to recruit governors from all walks of life and representing all groups in our school community. Please speak to Sophie Whitcombe if you are interested in finding out more.
60s/70s evening - Friday 13th October 7pm - 10pm
Tickets are now available for this event after Sunday services at the back of church and during the week from the café. Please do invite as many people as you can - family, friends, neighbours! It's going to be a great evening of music, dancing and fun so get your tickets before they are sold out!
Drawing together next date: 27 September 7pm
Join us for our second art-based session focusing on the process of drawing and creating art as a tool for wellbeing, meditation and reflection. Absolutely no art skills required, suitable for anyone and everyone! Suggested donation £2 to cover materials. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawing-together-tickets-664044814917 Joc Lucas Thistle Martin
2023 Christmas Tree Festival
We are pleased to confirm this year’s event will run from 15 - 23 December with tree decoration taking place on Thursday 14 December. We very much hope that you will want to take part and if you would like to reserve a tree, further details and the booking form can be found on our dedicated webpage www.allsaintshighwycombe.org/treefestival. Please spread the word and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to get involved.
Lis & Thistle
Christmas Sparkle - Friday 15 December 7.30pm
Tickets will be on sale later in the Autumn but please put the date in your diary! Lis & Thistle
TURN UP AND SING – Faure Requiem plus. Sunday 8 October, 6.30pm
St Mary and St George Church, Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3XA
Following the very successful “Messiah” at Wesley Methodist Church in June 2022 and “Elijah” at All Saints parish church in January this year, the next “turn up and sing” service will be on Sunday, 8 October, 6.30pm, at St Mary and St George church, at the bottom of Rutland Avenue. The main work is Faure’s famous Requiem, but we will also offer Handel’s coronation anthem “the King shall rejoice”.
If you want to sing, there is a quick run-through at 4pm on the day, and further rehearsals for those who want to learn the music as follows, all at 7.30pm:
Thursday, 21 September at Wesley Methodist Church
Tuesday, 26 September, also at Wesley
Wednesday, 4 October at St Mary and St George church.
None of the rehearsals is compulsory; it’s fine just to turn up and sing on the day.
Sunday mornings
We hope you all appreciate the welcome and assistance provided by our lovely sidespeople each week. We currently have gaps on our rota for 1st, 2nd and 5th Sundays of the month and are looking for new team members. Even if you can only help every other month, we’d love to hear from you so please chat to us or one of the team to find out more.
We also have a gap on the post 10am service refreshments rota on 2nd Sunday of each month. We know how much everyone enjoys their tea and coffee (& biscuits!) so please join the team and help us continue this vital part of community life. Again, if you can’t commit to every month, please don’t let that put you off helping when you can.
Jenny & Lis, Churchwardens
Mustard Club
Can you spare a few hours on a Tuesday evening to help with the Mustard Club community meal? We need volunteers to help us run the evening. If you can spare one Tuesday evening a month and would like to help this worthwhile cause, please contact Chris Lamb or Sheila Doig for more information.
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.
Women's Cultural Arena
Just a reminder that the WCA meets every 2nd Tuesday in All Saints from 10am. Come along for Biscuits and Banter.
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!
Our Lockdown Cookbook - copies still available! - The Cookbook contains recipes that our congregation have a special fondness for. Copies are available for the bargain price of £5 and the total cost of the book goes to support All Saints’ Church thanks to a generous donation that meets the costs of production. You can order copies here or via email