Easter Communion

Easter, particularly, is a time when all Christians should have the opportunity to make their Communion If you know anyone who can’t be at church and would like home communion please speak to the vicar or one of the pastoral team.

Vicar’s sabbatical

Revd. Toby will be on sabbatical leave through April, starting on Easter Monday. He will return to duties from 2nd May. Any enquiries during this time please contact the church wardens. Thank you

Annual Church Meeting & Electoral Roll

Our Annual Parochial General Meeting

This meeting, which reports on activities during the past year, will take place in church on 31st May  at the 11:00am morning service.

If you are not yet on the electoral roll, please complete a form and return it to Paulette Smith or one of the Wardens. The forms are on the noticeboard at the back of church.

Do start thinking about whether you might serve on the PCC, please ask one of the PCC or church wardens for more information if you are interested. Note that a DBS check will be needed along with some safeguarding training, which can be completed  easily on line.

 

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Social Events coming up

 

Parish Walk – Bank Holiday Monday 4th May

Meet at Hurst Green  for a walk of up to 5 miles setting off at 11:00am. Bring a packed lunch

Big Day Out to Blackpool – Saturday 16th May

We are planning a coach and if possible would like people to book by Easter Day so we know this will be viable. Coach is £10 per adult, children free, and the event itself is free.

Parish Summer Meal

A three course sit down meal at Mill House for just £30 including tip. Menu and sign up sheet at the back of church. £10 deposit

Meal at Mill House

This Social Church event will be on

27th June at Mill House

7:00pm – for 7:30pm

The menu is at the back of church together with a sign up sheet the cost is £30 for a three course  meal and it includes a small tip. There will also be one or two table games and a raffle.                            We hope you will be able to join us for what we hope will be an enjoyable evening.

Friday Praise – this week

Friday Praise

40 minutes of informal, child friendly worship at the start of the weekend

All Saints’ Church, 6:00pm

27th March
3rd April 10am Good Friday

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Easter and Passiontide Services

Holy Week

Palm Sunday –29th March

 8:00am Holy Communion

                               11:00am Procession of Palms from the vicarage garden ( with pony) and family service, followed by the procession of the cross to Barnes Square.

 

Monday of Holy Week- 9:30pm – On-line night prayer

 

Tuesday of Holy Week – 7:30pm – Stations of the cross

 

Wednesday of Holy Week – 10:00am Holy Communion

7:30pm – Holy Communion with prayer for healing at Altham St Jame.

 

Maundy Thursday –  

7:30pm – Sung communion with washing of  feet followed by stripping of the alter.

 

Good Friday –

10:00am Family Service

11:00am Morning Worship

2:00pm Last hour at the cross – Altham St James

 

Easter Eve

8:00am – Easter Vigil – Altham St James

Easter Day

6:30am – Sunrise Service – Mercer park

8:00am – Holy Communion

9:30am – Holy Communion at Altham St James

11:00am – Sung Communion

 

 

Community lunch and Purple Praise Cancelled

Cancelled –   Community lunch on  Friday 27th March  because of a Funeral

Through the warmer months of the year lunches will be held once a month usually on the fourth Friday in each month and will feature cold food but still a warm welcome!

No charge, but if you are able to give a small donation towards costs that would be greatly appreciated.

 

Purple Praise

At 1:00pm following on from the community lunch on every  fourth Friday in the month, we will have a short informal café style service and a brew.

Seniors’ Tea in School

In  All Saints School

Wednesday 25th March at 2:00pm –

You will be welcomed by Year 4

Seniors are invited to Al Saints’ School for afternoon tea The school have been hosting this event for the last couple of years and they have been thoroughly enjoyed by both pupils and seniors alike!

Tots’ Praise 25th March

Tots’ Praise 

25th March from 2:00pm

Easter Activity and story

Tot’s Praise is for the youngest – under 5s together with their parents/carers – gather between 2 and 2:15, all done in time for school pick up.

All welcome