All Saints’ Church Weekly Email

Sunday 20th April

Easter Sunday

09.45 - Sunday Saints

10.00 - Sung Eucharist

Setting: Mass of St Thomas - David Thorne

Anthem: This joyful Eastertide - Dutch carol, arr. Philip Ledger

Hymns:

147 - Jesus Christ is risen today

137 - Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise

155 - Paschal Feast! Upon the cross

160 - Thine be the glory

Voluntary: Carillon Sortie - Henri Mulet

Readings for the Eucharist here

Monday 21st April

NO Warm Space at Unity Centre

Tuesday 22nd April

08.45 - Morning Prayer

NO Bible Study at 32 Exeter Gardens

9.30 - Funeral for Suzy Reynolds at Peterborough Crematorium followed by

service at All Saints’ at 12.00

Wednesday 23rd April

08.45 - Morning Prayer

15.00 - Funeral for Emma Anderson at Peterborough Crematorium

17.30 - Evening Prayer on Zoom. Invitation:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89258348925?pwd=UWVDbVl0ZkUydjVOZnRVc0dEdVhCUT09

Meeting ID: 892 5834 8925

Passcode: 870349

NO Evening Bible Study this week

Thursday 24th April

08.45 Morning Prayer

NO Little Saints

10.00 – Said Eucharist followed by coffee in The Crown

Friday 25th April

NO Coffee bar

15.45 - Junior Choir rehearsal

18.45 - Adult choir rehearsal

Saturday 26th April

12.30 - Wedding of Peter Gibbons and Lucy Thornton-Reid

Next Sunday - Sunday 27th April

09.45 - Sunday Saints’

10.00 - Sung Eucharist

Notices:

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.

Living Cross

Please could you all bring a small posy of garden flowers to add to the Living Cross during the service on Easter Sunday.

Electoral Roll

Everyone needs to complete a new form to join our electoral roll. To qualify, you either need to live in this parish or be a regular worshipper for a minimum of 6 months.

The deadline for completing forms is approaching. The roll will close on 25th April.

Any questions please see Sally or email her at the office - office@stamfordallsaints.org.uk

Monthly Prayer Meeting

This prayer meeting takes place on the second Monday of the month at the Unity Centre at 15.00. Next meeting: Monday 12th May

Tuesday Bible Study group

This group is taking a short break for Easter and will start back on Tuesday 29th April with David Bond at 32 Exeter Gardens starting at 10.30.

Donations for cassocks

A big thanks to everyone who donated money for the choir cassocks. All of the regular choir now have the new blue colour, 12 cassocks have been made so far, and they should all be visible in the procession from St John’s this Sunday. Many, many thanks on behalf of the choir

Avril

Men United in Song 2025

On Saturday 10th May, in Peterborough Cathedral, a 40-strong men's choir will be performing a selection of popular songs and ballads to raise funds for research into prostate cancer.

Paul Middleton has joined the choir for this year. Tickets for the concert are £18 and can be purchased through Paul, who also has his own Just giving page (link below).

Any encouragement will be much appreciated!

https://click.contact.justgiving.com/?

New range of cards for sale

I am expanding the range of cards that we sell at the back of church. Christian artist Hannah Dunnett produces exquisite artwork intertwined with inspiring texts. These are reproduced on greetings cards and bookmarks that are now on sale in All Saints’.

Each drawing is inspired by the scriptures and prayer and beautifully rendered in Hannah’s own unique style. Please browse our new range of cards and bookmarks, which are all made in the UK. They would make lovely Easter cards that can be kept and used as inspiration well past Easter Day.

Any profit from the sales will benefit all Saints’ Church. Thank you, Clare

Churches Together Lent Lunches Update

This year's Churches Together in Stamford Lent lunches have been well attended and I am pleased to tell you that we have raised £1146.18 for Christian Aid - an 11% increase on last year's record total. Weekly totals were 7th Mar £117.12, 14th Mar £192.61, 21st Mar £199, 28th Mar £243.05, 4th Apr (Fair week) £120, 11th Apr £213.40.
But it isn't just about raising money - it is a good opportunity to socialise and get to know folk from other churches. Thanks are due to the St Mary & St Augustine's Church for the use of their hall, to all those who helped prepare, serve and clear up, and particularly to Liz Foulkes for arranging everything. Alison Warrick will be in touch with you soon about Christian Aid Week, which is 11 - 17 May.
On Friday 18th next week we meet at 12 noon on Stamford High Street at the bottom of Ironmonger Street for our Good Friday service, drama & silent walk of witness. The more people who come, the more powerful the witness, so please come, and encourage others to! Thanks, Ian (Churches Together treasurer)

Warm Space at Unity

Warm Space on Monday was very busy, we again provided a three-course meal which consisted of parsnip soup, a cheesy vegetable bake with vegetables on the side and marble cake and custard. One of our volunteers very kindly made some chocolate Easter nests with chocolate eggs.

The children entertained us with their dancing and singing routines and one of our guests impressed us with his origami skills.

Coming together over a meal and engaging in conversation- sharing experiences offers emotional support , reduces feelings of loneliness and roots us in the world. There is no expectation, if you feel you would like to come for a chat you are very welcome.

We are very thankful for the wonderful donations we received this week. The red box is out each Sunday, and we are very grateful for your donations. Warm Space will be closed 21st April.

Easter blessings,

Warm Space Team.