Thank you so much In this my final weekly Rector’s message as I retire I want to say on behalf of both myself and Lorraine firstly thank you for the wonderful send-off that was given to us last Sunday on my final Sunday taking services in the parish. We were deeply moved by the many … Read more
On Sunday 25th June All Saints Church marked a historic occasion by saying farewell to David and Lorraine after 26 years in the parish. Over 150 people attended David’s final service as Rector of All Saints, where he preached and presided over communion. The service was followed by speeches and presentation of gifts for David … Read more
Farewell Very quickly it seems the last service I will lead at All Saints, and retirement, has arrived. There will be some time to say thank you and good wishes for the future this coming Sunday. Lorraine and I have received several kind messages already. Thank you. Last Monday evening we had the church re- … Read more
On Wednesday 21st June, the Wednesday Mums gathered for their normal service – but this time with a feeling of sadness and also gratitude for his many years in the parish, as they said farewell to Canon David, rector at Al Saints for over 26 years! They shared cake and fellowship and said goodbye and … Read more
The path that runs between the entrance to the Cornerstone and the church is now reopened! It is also well lit if you are walking down it at night. Do please now use this path to access the church from the north side and the car park, rather than walking along Wiltshire Road.
We had a wonderful evening on Monday 19th June as we welcomed the Bishop of Oxford to bless and rededicate our church space following 16 months of building works! It was fantastic to see the church full of regulars, visitors and honoured guests, as well as a wonderful choir! We enjoyed a lovely service during … Read more
The church opens! This weekend we celebrate the re-opening of the church as both a place of worship and a community space. Appropriately therefore we have this weekend both a community event, a concert, on Saturday evening, and our full range of morning services on Sunday. Then on Monday evening is the official celebration and … Read more
This June, we had a really successful week observing Churches Count on Nature, a national initiative to encourage people out into the churchyard to observe and appreciate – and count, nature! During the week we welcomed a cubs group and groups from two different local schools into the churchyard where we discovered trees, creepy crawlies … Read more
The wait is over ..almost! On Sunday 18th June we are holding our first Sunday services back in the church since March 2022. Alleluia! The wait is over! Now we can start not only to imagine but to create the new future of this church building as a community space for many different kinds of … Read more
Progress report – 9th June 2023 This is your very last progress report. Not so much because there will be no more work, but because you can see for yourselves. Contractors still need to install the organ and permanent PA system (we are hiring for 19th), reinstate the path by The Cornerstone, install the new … Read more
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The update on finance that was given at the services last Sunday is now available. Please have a careful look…
