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It’s that time of year again – APCM season is almost upon us and our Electoral Roll is open for revision. Please download and complete this form, then hand it to Rev’d Heather or any member of the PCC before 8th February.

Why bother? Well, the number of people on the church’s Electoral Roll determines the number of people that we can elect to the PCC who manage the day to day running of the church. It also affects the number of people we can send to the Deanery Synod.

But most importantly it gives you a voice and a vote when it comes to deciding how the church is run. So, if you have an opinion (and  who doesn’t) about what we should or shouldn’t be doing then you really should be on the Electoral Roll.

It also means you can join the PCC – and if you’re be interested in joining us and taking an active role in running All Saints’ we’d love to hear from you.

The APCM will be held on Sunday 1st March following 4pm Evensong.

Evensong for Epiphany 2026 can be watched here on youtube.

 

On the Second Sunday of Advent we were delighted to welcome the Right Rev’d Ruth Bushyager, Bishop of Horsham to lead a special service of Holy Communion as we celebrated the 140th anniversary of the consecration of All Saints’.

After the service Bishop Ruth met Rory Clarke who, at 93, recalls the members of his own family who built the church

Bishop Ruth then blew out the candles on the All Saints’ cake

 

which was then enjoyed by the congregation

 

Holy Communion for the second Sunday of Lent can be watched via this link.

Celebrant and preacher The Right Rev’d Ruth Bushyager, Bishop of Horsham.

A Rowan Tree was planted at a recent churchyard working party. Held for several years until a suitable spot was identified this tree forms part of The Queen’s Green Canopy project, originally created as a Platinum Jubilee Project and latterly as a commemoration to honour the memory of HM Queen Elizabeth.

The tree has been marked by a plaque crafted by Peter. We are most grateful to all involved in this project.

All Saints’ Patronal Festival Evensong 2025 was followed by a reception kindly supported by The Choral Evensong Trust. We are most grateful for their support.

The service has now been uploaded to youtube and can be watched via this link.

 

Evensong for Harvest Festival 2025 can be watched here.

Music includes the choir anthem Thou visitest the earth (Maurice Greene, 1625 – 1755), Come, ye thankful people come.

 

The APCM took place after April’s Evensong.

Minutes of the meeting may be read here.