Weekly Update – 3 August

Update for Sunday 3^rd August 2025

See the full update HERE

 

Sunday 3^rd August – Romans: PEACE – How can we find rest in a stressful world?  

This week the readings are Romans 5: 1-21 and Luke 12: 13-21 

At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Revd. Emma lead, preside and preach.      

At 10am we gather for a Holy Communion and Prayer Ministry Revd. Emma will lead and preach. This service will be live streamed. All are welcome to stay for refreshments served in our church hall after the service.  

Sunday 10^th August - Holiday Club Celebration

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO 8AM SERVICE TODAY. 

At 10am we gather for a special service to celebrate and conclude our Holiday Club week. The service will be led by Lewis Jones and team. Please come along as we share in all the children have learnt and discovered during the week about God’s love and grace.  

At 6pm we gather for Evensong which Revd. Emma will lead and Peter Mitchell, our Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) will preach. All are very welcome.       

Sunday 3^rd August 1pm - Baptism

We welcome Daisy and her family and friends to celebrate her Baptism, so please be aware that the church and carpark will be busy at this time.

Monday 4^th August – Saturday 9^th August 

The church, grounds, hall and Heath Room will all be closed to the public due to our holiday club being in progress. For any enquiries please contact the office by telephone or email during this time.

 August 5^th – August 8^th Holiday Club 

Holiday Club 2025 – is here!

There’s just a few days to go until launch day on Tuesday, 5 August, and the team is hard at work behind the scenes preparing for what promises to be a fantastic week.

🍪 Can You Help with Biscuits?

We’re still in need of packaged cakes and biscuits to help fuel the fun!

• NUT FREE only, please
• Shop-bought and in date — sadly we can’t accept homemade items
• Drop off to the church office any time before Monday 4^th August

* Let Lewis know if you’re planning to donate, so we can keep track

Do you have any of the following? 

A child size paddling pool, suitcases, an inflatable boat or kayak, lanterns and dust sheets. We would appreciate the loan of any of these items to help as props. Please contact Lewis Jones if you can help. 

❗ Help Needed – Set-Up & Takedown

We’d still really value a few extra hands for:

• Set-Up Morning: Monday 4 August, 9am–1:30pm
• Takedown Team: Sunday 10 August, after church

* Even just an hour makes a big difference — and there’s always tea and good company involved!

🙏 Keep Praying

Please continue to pray for:

• The children attending and their families
• The amazing team preparing and leading
• All the practical details coming together smoothly

* We have produced an amazing prayer dairy to guide you in your prayers matching with the themes each day and the prayers needed - these are still available from the back of church, thank you.

Let’s do this together! 🤩

Thank you for all the ways you support Holiday Club — your time, prayers and encouragement are what make this possible.

To get find out more, please speak to: Lewis Jones, Lesley Handy, Peter Markham, or Mags Waters or email: holidayclub@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk

Monday 18^th August – Monday 25^th August - Office Closed

The office will be closed during this time as Karen Rose will be on annual leave. Any urgent matters please contact Revd. Emma or one of the church wardens.

Monday 18^th – Wednesday 27^th August - Hall Redecoration

The hall including Heath Room, kitchen, toilets and entrance area will be closed at this time for major decoration work. Therefore, there will be no public access during this time and the office will be closed at this time also.

The church will remain open with access as normal.

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September Art exhibition

This year we will be Celebrating the 50th Year of Denmead Art Exhibition!

 Please put the date in your diary! 

Details of how to enter can be found on the church website , from www.denmead-art.co.uk or from the church office. 

We will be looking for volunteers with a couple of hours free that weekend to help with the running of the exhibition. It is always a great way to welcome the community to share and buy the amazing work of local artists. 

Funds raised will pay a vital role in the supporting the church's work in the community. If you can help please speak to Tina Cottam, Amanda Hillyard or Steve Venn. 

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