MU – Thanks Pauline

Thank you so much Pauline for a very enjoyable evening of song.

It takes considerable time to prepare for such an event, and then to sing when not feeling your best must have been a bit of an ordeal. But although suffering from a cold, Pauline entertained us with a variety of songs – all sang beautifully. They included several of Celine Deon songs; ‘ I dreamed a dream’ from Les Miserables and ‘I don’t know how to love him’ from Jesus Christ Superstar.

Her daughter Emily, bravely stood before us too and  sweetly sang a  couple of numbers, and the  Community choir led  MU members in a couple of cheerful songs, such as ‘Bring me sunshine!’ this helped to add even more variety to the evening.

The evening ended with refreshments and a raffle.

 

The Newsletter and SEE Magazine

April Newsletter:

Outer April 19

Inner April 19

 

SEE Magazine

In the past the ‘SEE magazine‘ was inserted into the centre of the church magazine. As we are trialling a new form of ‘newsletter’ there is now no longer room to included it, but  you can  read  the April  SEE magazine here.

There will be some paper copies at the back of church and one on the church noticeboard – also at the back of church.

Ash Wednesday 6th March

On this day  we are confronted with our sinfulness and called to turn away from sin and trust in Jesus our Saviour.
All are encouraged to keep this as a day of prayer and abstinence.
You are invited to Church on this day to begin Lent together. Holy Communion at All Saints’  is at 10am and Holy Communion with hymns at St James’ Altham at 7:30pm. At both services those who wish are invited to receive the sign of the cross in ashes on their forehead.

How can we grow in faith during Lent?

Lent.

A time of year when nature wakes up from its winter slumbers as the days lengthen (the origin of the word lent) and the plants begin to grow.  And a time when we as Christians can cast off our slumbers and grow in our faith, discipleship and care for others and the planet.

 

 

Through Lent we offer

SMALL GROUPS 

Where you can meet with others and get to know them better as we look together at the bible, discuss our faith, air our questions and our experiences – all to help that process of growth! This year our groups will be looking at what we believe through exploring our creed – I believe in God…in his Son Jesus Christ….in the Holy Spirit. When did you last think about what you say when we recite the creed?

 

 

Groups will be held
Mondays at 44 Lodgeside – begins 4th March at 7:15pm
Wednesdays in Church – begins 6th March at 11:15am
Wednesdays at 445 Whalley Road – begins 20th March at 7:30pm
Thursdays at  61 Tarn Avenue – begins 7th march at 7:30pm
Sign up at the back of church and we’ll make sure there’s a book for you.

LENT LUNCH – a time to share together over a simple meal of soup and bread, Wednesday lunchtimes 12:30, beginning on the 13th March. Donations to Christian Aid.

 

EARLY COMMUNION – a chance to get up early to meet with Jesus each Tuesday morning in Lent 7:45 – 8:15am.

Lent is also a time to

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Both giving something up and giving to others help us become more appreciative of all we have.
Christian Aid’s Count Your Blessings booklets give a reflection for each day, learning from the experiences of those who live at the sharp end of climate change. There are challenges for prayer and action and a space to make a note of what you wish to contribute for that day. At the end of Lent, tot up the sum and send it to Christian Aid.

Charity Savings Jar

Annual Parochial Church meeting

This Sunday 28th April at 11:00am.There will be a short service first.

Please support this and find out what is going on, how it affects you and what we need to do to ensure the church is still prominent in Clayton in future generations.

Thank you.

Congratulations Revd Lesley Hinchcliffe

Exciting news

Reverend Lesley Hinchcliffe has been appointed as the next vicar of Fence-in-Pendle and Higham.

Lesley, who worshipped for many years at All Saints’ Church and made such a big contribution to the life of our parishes, was ordained in 2016 and is assistant curate of St Peter’s Salesbury. Once her curacy has been completed she will take up her new role, on a half-time basis.

Sharing the news of her appointment, Lesley said, “This is such a wonderful blessing – there is no ageism with God! I’m 62 and I about to start another amazing adventure with Him!”

Welcoming the news, Revd Toby said, “What great news! Please pray for Lesley as she prepares to become vicar of her own parishes – may God richly bless her and her ministry.”

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Fairtrade fortnight -25th February to 10th March

Fairtrade fortnight 25 Feb to 10 March

Did you know that All Saints’ Church is a Fairtrade Church? We use Fairly traded tea, coffee and sugar for our refreshments and we take opportunities to encourage parishioners to consider buying fairly traded goods. For many years we ran a fair trade stall, but with many such products now available in the supermarkets, it was being used less and we decided to close the stall. For a full range of fairly traded goods, why not visit One Planet Fairtrade and ethical shop on Abbey Street, Accrington?

Fairtrade fortnight is a time to celebrate the people who grow our food, some of whom live in the poorest countries in the world, and are often exploited and badly paid. This year the focus is the people (mainly women) who grow the chocolate we love so much. £1.86 is the amount a cocoa farmer in West Africa needs to earn to achieve a living income. Currently a typical cocoa farmer in Cote d’Ivoire lives on around 74p a day – needless to say almost all live in poverty. So please buy Fairtrade – and please join the campaign for all cocoa farmers to earn a living wage.

Why not start by ordering a Real Easter Egg from church now. Quality milk or dark chocolate, fairly traded, and with a 24 page booklet with the Easter story for just £5.50 – sign up at the back of church for yours.

Ladies evening

All Saints’ Church is hosting a ladies’ film and prosecco night on Friday 22nd March

The film will be ‘ Mama Mia ‘Here we go again’. if you are interested come at
7.30pm for Prosecco. the film will begin at  7.45pm.

The cost is  a very reasonable £5.00 per person

 

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Come to our Thanksgiving Service for Marriage & Family

As we approach Valentine’s Day what better time is there to celebrate Marriage and Family life.

Why not join us in a thanksgiving service in Sunday February 17th at 6:30pm in All Saints’ Church?