July 2022 – All Saints Wokingham

What’s going on in the church wb 25th July

28th July 2022 by Hannah Higginson

Sometimes construction is a bit prosaic, and this progress report is about things in the ground. There is a new picture of the area surrounding the vault in the chancel which has how been cleared to put the capping stone to protect it (above), and one of the holes to be filled with concrete for … Read more

Rector’s message 29th July

28th July 202227th July 2022 by David Hodgson

Even though it is the school summer holiday period our Sunday and weekday services will continue throughout. This includes our Wednesday Morning Mums service at 10am every week including coffee, chat, play and activities. During the school holidays, older siblings are welcome to attend with a parent or carer . We will also continue to … Read more

Rector’s message 22nd July

22nd July 202222nd July 2022 by David Hodgson

I first met Revd John Ochola from Gulu, Uganda, in 2006 I was speaking this afternoon to our contact in Northern Uganda, Rev’d John Ochola, who as well as being an Anglican priest, is a community leader helping to organise responses to the challenges facing the people there. The cost of living crisis there is … Read more

Large burial vault delays works in church

22nd July 202222nd July 2022 by Jane Hodgson

Progress report – 22nd July 2022 Now that all the clearance has been done the contractors, architect and particularly the structural engineer have reassessed the work needed in the former choir vestry to build the steel frame to carry the mezzanine floor. The contractors have now asked for a three week extension to cover this … Read more

Rector’s message 15th July 2022 – celebrating children

15th July 2022 by David Hodgson

This Sunday we are delighted to welcome to all our morning services as guest speaker Emma Cantrell of the First Days charity in Wokingham. Emma is a social justice campaigner, influencer and organiser. She is the Founder and Chief Exec of First Days which works to give choice, restore dignity and empower families who are … Read more

What’s been happening in the Church this week?

15th July 202214th July 2022 by Jane Hodgson

Progress report – 15h July 2022 Open morning – Saturday 16th July 10 am – 12 noon We have just reached a turning point in the work. All the removal done and installation about to start. The waste containers have gone and the pallets will start to arrive. The next jobs are to lay the … Read more

First Days Children’s Charity joining us on Sunday 17th July

14th July 2022 by Jane Hodgson

On Sunday (17th July) we are welcoming to all of our services Emma Cantrell CEO of local charity First Days, coming to speak about their work. First Days support local families experiencing financial hardship. We will be collecting items to support First Days at these services so please donate if you are able. Items they … Read more

Rector’s message 8th July 2022 – Inclusive Church

8th July 2022 by David Hodgson

This Sunday we are welcoming as our guest speaker at the 9.30am Parish Communion service Ruth Wilde who is the National Coordinator of Inclusive Church. This is a network of churches across the country who are joined by their commitment to be truly inclusive church communities. We are exploring as a church whether All Saints … Read more

What’s been happening in the Church this week?

8th July 20228th July 2022 by Jane Hodgson

Progress report – 8th July 2022 Come and see for yourself On Saturday 16th July the church will be open from 10 till 12 noon for people to visit. Entry will be through the Cornerstone. Small groups can go over to the church in turn. Hard hats and high viz jackets will be provided and … Read more

Family Service Plans for Summer

5th July 2022 by Jane Hodgson

17th July at 11.15am – The Cornerstone Family service with visitor Emma Cantrell from local charity First Days 7th August at 11.15am – The Cornerstone Family communion (please note no extra craft and lunch this Sunday) 21st August at 11.15am – The Cornerstone Family service 4th September at 11.15am – Elizabeth Park Outdoor family service … Read more

What’s going on in the church wb 25th July

Rector’s message 29th July

Rector’s message 22nd July

Large burial vault delays works in church

Rector’s message 15th July 2022 – celebrating children

What’s been happening in the Church this week?

First Days Children’s Charity joining us on Sunday 17th July

Rector’s message 8th July 2022 – Inclusive Church

What’s been happening in the Church this week?

Family Service Plans for Summer

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