Sunday 11th January

09.45 - Sunday Saints in the Library at Stamford School

10.00 - Sung Eucharist in Stamford School Chapel

Music:

Setting: Mass of St Thomas - David Thorne  

 Anthem: New Year Carol - Benjamin Britten

Hymns:

93 - When Jesus came to Jordan  
90 – Songs of thankfulness and praise
383 – Be still, for the presence of the Lord
591 – The  kingdom of God is justice and joy

Voluntary: Chorale prelude on ‘ In dir ist Freude’ (BWV 615) - J S Bach

Readings for the Eucharist here

17.30 - Choral Evensong in Browne’s Hospital

Monday 12th January

11.30 -  All Saints’ Unity Lunch Club

11.30 - Funeral for Peter Bearne at Peterborough Crematorium

15.00 - Monthly Prayer Meeting at Unity Centre

Tuesday 13th January

09.00 - Morning Prayer at Browne’s

10.00 - 13.00 - Coffee Bar in The Jewel Room at The Crown

10.30 - Bible Study Group at Paul and Doreen’s house

19.30 - Bell Ringers Practice

Wednesday 14th January

09.00 - Morning Prayer - at Browne’s

NO Bible Study

Thursday 15th January

09.00 - Morning Prayer - at Browne’s

10.00 - Said Eucharist in The Jewel Room at The Crown Hotel

10.00 - 11.30 - Little Saints at Unity Centre

Friday 16th January

15.30 - 17.30 - Junior Choir Practice

17.45 - Adult Choir Practice

Next Sunday - Sunday 18th January

At Stamford School Chapel

09.45 - Sunday Saints’ in the library at Stamford School

10.00 - Sung Eucharist

Notices:

Peter Bearne’s funeral

Peter Bearne’s funeral will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on Monday 12th January at 11.30 and then afterwards at The Exeter Arms, PE9 3NS.

Arrangements for January - March

From Sunday 4th January Sung Eucharist will take place in the Stamford Endowed Schools’ Chapel.  Tea and coffee will be served as usual after the service provided, very kindly, by the school.

There is step free access from the car park on East Street - marked 3 on the map below. This is the best car park for those with limited mobility.   Regular parking please use Star Lane or Brazenose Lane, either on the road or, if spaces, in the school car park - marked 4.  

Please bear with us as we start our services in a new venue.

Peregrinations: Seeking a Full Fat Faith

We will be starting a new Spring study group on Wednesdays from the 21st of January, from 7.30-9pm at St Martin's Rectory (PE9 2LS). The sessions will incorporate Bible study, an introduction to the building blocks of Christian theology and open discussion about faith in everyday life. The group's name is inspired by the Peregrines - those "wanderers" - who nest in our belltower. Peregrination means "a long and meandering journey," which is a good way of describing the nature of faith: there is always more of God to experience and to seek. And it can often feel like wandering!

Peregrinations is for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the Christian faith, whether you are just curious, actively exploring becoming a Christian, or whether you have been on the Way for some time. We will alternate each week between a Bible study on the Gospel of Mark and a topical discussion about faith and theology, using artistic prompts like paintings and music to help us think outside the box. If you have suggestions for specific topics that you would like to explore, suggestions are welcome! Please get in touch with Fr Neil or Revd Jenny for more information, or drop us a line if you plan to come along.

All Saints’ Unity Lunch Club

Currently,  Unity Lunch Club is taking part in the Waitrose Community matters Scheme.  Please, please pop into Waitrose Stamford and tell your friends, family, neighbours and Uncle Tom Cobley to support us, it doesn't cost anything and if we have the greatest amount of blue counters, we will be donated money,  which is always very welcome and much needed. It is a very generous scheme, and we are very grateful to Waitrose for their support.  If you are unsure, please ask Becky Henderson or Jan W. This offer is time limited. We will also continue to collect donations of dried goods on Sundays.

It is a good vibe on a Monday, and we know we are making a difference to people. Your support is much needed so that we can continue to go from strength to strength,

Thank you,

Unity Lunch Club Team.  

Retreat Day 2026

"PARISH QUIET DAY, SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2026

Saturday 31 January, Edenham Retreat House. PE10 OLS.

If you have signed up for this course, please make the £20 payment to Clare by 24th January to secure your place.

Why did St. Nicholas of Mayra (‘Father Christmas’)  resort to violence at The Council of Nicaea, according to this 16th century mural?  Sign up on the sheet at the back of chapel for the Quiet Day at Edenham, 10 - 4 pm, £20.

Chris Armstrong

Communion

If getting to the altar to receive communion is a problem, please speak to one of the wardens at the start of the service and you can receive communion in the pew.

When you receive Communion please do not dip the host into the cup.  You may receive in one kind.

Father Neil

Monthly Prayer Meeting

The next prayer meeting takes place Monday, 12th January at the Unity Centre at 15.00.

All Saints’ Junior Choir – additional Supervisors wanted!

Would you like to support All Saints’ growing Junior Choir? 
Could you spare a few hours a month?

As our Junior Choir grows in popularity and numbers, we are looking to expand our team of Junior Choir Supervisors, who provide crucial safeguarding support to the Director of Music during rehearsals and services. Supervisors volunteer their time on a sign-up rota for the Junior Choir’s rehearsals (Fridays, 3:25-c.5:15pm) and for Sunday Services (usually 9:15-c.11:15, occasional afternoons or evenings for Evensong, Carol Services, etc.), so you can sign up to as many or as few commitments as you want or your diary allows!

Due to the nature of the role, and because All Saints’ is committed to keeping everyone safe and promoting a safer church for all, there is an application and training process for this role. This includes a DBS check and safeguarding training, which Benedict and Niamh can help anyone who is interested in becoming a supervisor to complete.

If you feel able to spare some time to support our Junior Choir choristers in their musical education and as they become a part of our church community, Benedict (dom@stamfordallsaints.org.uk) would be delighted to hear from you!