Weekly Update – 15th June
Update for Sunday 15th June 2025
Sunday 15th June – Trinity
This week the readings are Romans 5: 1-5 and John 16: 12-15
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Canon John Byrne will lead and preach.
At 10am we gather for a Holy Communion and Prayer Ministry, with groups for Kids and Youth at Ten. Canon John Byrne will lead, preside and preach. This service will be live streamed. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after the service.
Sunday 22nd June – Romans – Introduction
This week the readings are Acts 9: 1-22, Romans 1: 1-7 and Luke 8: 26-39.
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Communion Service Revd. Emma will preside and preach.
At 10 am we gather for Morning Worship with Mission Focus Peter Mitchell our Licensed Lay Minister (Reader), will lead, and Revd. Emma will preach. There are no groups for our young people and children. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after.
Revd Emma – Annual Leave
Revd. Emma is taking a few days of Annual Leave. She will return to work on Monday 16th June.
Revd. Buffy – Sick Leave
Revd Buffy will now be off for approximately 6 weeks recovering from ankle surgery. Please be praying for her healing and recovery.
ADVANCE NOTICE - THE BAND OF HIS MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES CONCERT
Continuing our successful concert run we are delighted to be able to welcome back The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines for their annual concert at All Saints, Denmead on Wednesday 26th November.
Tickets will be going on sale on Monday 23rd June and will be available from Tina Cottam and the Church Office from that date.
Tina Cottam tel. 023 9226 6924
Romans: A letter that makes sense of life.
Beginning on Sunday 22nd June – and following through the summer months we’re going to explore and study the book of Romans at both our 8am and 10am Sunday services.
There will be 11 weeks covering:
- ROMANS: Introduction – setting the scene.
- GOSPEL: How can we become confident in our faith?
- SIN: What’s wrong with the world?
- SALVATION: What’s so amazing about grace?
- PEACE: How can we find rest in a stressful world?
- FREEDOM: How can we avoid negative cycles?
- HOPE: What has God promised?
- MYSTERY: If God is sovereign, what is our role?
- DEVOTION: How can we live full on for God?
- COMMUNITY: How can we live together in love?
- MISSION: How can we be ambitious with the gospel?
We’re going to use as our framework material from The Romans Course by the Bible Society written by Andrew Ollerton (the chap who also wrote The Bible course).
Romans, Paul’s longest letter is complicated however it unlocks the whole story of Scripture and helps us make sense of life. Studying Romans will equip and strengthen us as disciples today.
You may find it helpful to read Andrew Ollerton’s book on Romans. (This can be ordered online at a retailer such as Amazon or Eden) We will also be sharing a couple of great videos on our website which give an animated overview of Romans. These are just a few minutes long, so well worth watching.
Wednesday 25th June – Encompass
A mixed programme of music with the Italian trained tenor Simon Long and supporting Fine Voice choir.
Cream Tea with homemade cake and savouries.
In the Church Hall Garden if the weather is fine, in the Hall if the weather is inclement. 2pm until 3.30/4.00pm
Cost £10.
Please see or ring Jeanette on 07877 138043 to get your name on the list for catering purposes. Can pay on the day. All welcome. Jeanette Power - Encompass Leader
Saturday 28th June - Men’s Group
Our next event is a street art walk in Southsea on Saturday 28th June. We will meet in the Church car park at 9.30am to share lifts to Southsea. Here we will view 14 pieces of street art and hear about the inspiration for each piece and their sometimes-hidden messaging. The route will involve a leisurely 3 mile walk on flat terrain, entirely suitable for anyone with limited mobility, with a coffee break at own expense. We should be back at Church by 1.30pm. Portsmouth was recently voted the street art capital of the UK with over 100 pieces now gracing the streets of the city.
For practical reasons numbers will need to be limited so please confirm your attendance to Paul Over asap on paulover@btinternet.com or 07775706082. This event is also open to partners. There is no charge for this event. Don, John & Paul
August 5th – August 8th Holiday Club
🙏 Pray for Holiday Club – and Get Involved!
Preparations for Holiday Club 2025 are full steam ahead – and we’d love the whole church family to be part of it.
At the heart of all we do is prayer. Our Holiday Club Prayer Diary is now available – a simple trifold sheet with daily prayer points and themes to help guide your prayers throughout the week of Holiday Club.
Please pick one up from the back of church and stand with us in prayer for the children, families, leaders, and all that God is doing.
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20
We are also asking you to save a few key dates:
- Monday 4th August (9am-1:30pm) - Help Set-Up
- Sunday 10th August (After Church) - Help take it all down
Even a short time helping makes a real difference and is always appreciated!
If you feel able to lend a hand — even for just one hour— or would like to know more, please speak to:
Lewis Jones, Lesley Handy, Peter Markham, or Mags Waters or email holidayclub@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Let’s do this together.
Thank you for being part of Holiday Club this year — your prayers and support help bring it all to life.
Cleaner required
The PCC are looking to recruit a new church cleaner to cover duties in the church hall and church starting on 1st September 2025. This role is 10 hours a week at £12.50 per hour. Regular working times are Mon – Fri 7am-9am but with some flexibility.
For more information, please contact Karen in the Parish Office for a Job Description. We will shortlist and interview in late July/early August. Full handover will be given.
Contacts
Karen Rose Parish Administrator. 023 9226 8757 parish.admin@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Revd. Emma Racklyeft Vicar. 023 9226 2647 vicar@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Revd. Buffy Langdown Curate. 07747 819918 curate@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Lewis Jones Youth & Families Community Leader. 07780 981235 youth@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Peter Mitchell Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) peter.mitchell@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Amanda Hillyard Churchwarden. 07808 198827
Mike Gaskin Churchwarden. 07734 325284