Weekly Update – 11th January
Update for Sunday 4th January 2026
Sunday 4th January - Epiphany
This week the readings are Ephesians 3: 1-12 and Matthew 2: 1-12
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Revd. Buffy will preside and Revd. Emma will preach.
At 10am we gather for a Holy Communion and Prayer Ministry with groups for Kids and Youth at Ten. 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 11th January – 1st Sunday of Epiphany
This week the readings are Acts 10: 34-43 and Matt 3: 13-end
At 8am we gather for a traditional BCP Holy Communion Service Revd Anne Lindsay will lead and preside.
At 10am we gather for our Together service. This service is for all ages as we worship, learn, and grow together. The service will be led by Revd. Buffy, Amanda and team. We also welcome the family and friends of Wilf and Ralph for their Baptisms during the service. Please stay after the service for refreshments served in the church hall.
At 6pm we gather for Evensong which Canon David Lindsay will lead and preach. All are very welcome.
Lewis Jones – Sick Leave
Lewis remains on sick leave at present. Please be praying for Lewis, Sophie and family.
A BIG Thank you.
Thank you to all who attended our Carol Service on the 19th December we took a collection of £576.17 which we have given to the work of the local Rowans Hospice and Living Well Centre.
The Crib Services on Christmas Eve were very well attended by just over 400 people.
We took a collection of £694.50 for the work of The Children’s Society.
Thank you to all who gave so generously to both causes. Thank you.
Saturday 10th January 2026 10am – Inspire Women’s Group
Please save the date - more details to follow for our Women’s Breakfast in the church hall. Revd. Buffy, Katherine, Sophie and Karen
Tuesday 13th January 7pm – Roman Catholic Mass
We welcome our friends from Sacred Heart Catholic church as they celebrate Mass here at All Saints. All are welcome to attend this service.
Saturday 24th January 8.30am – Men’s Group Breakfast
Our next Breakfast is in the church hall when we get together over bacon butties, croissants and more. All men are welcome.
More information to follow.
Wednesday 28th January 2pm - Encompass
Everyone is welcome to our Encompass Group where we look at issues of general health and wellbeing for the older age group, had experienced the loss of a loved one or simply felt they would like to learn more about how to care for themselves. More details to follow.
Saturday 28th February – Quiet Day
Quiet Days are a wonderful time to reflect, pray and just be. All are welcome to come to All Saints Quiet Day at Wisdom House, Romsey. The day will start at 10.00am and run until 16.30pm. The cost this year is £25.00 this includes a simple lunch, with tea, coffee and biscuits available throughout the day and tea and cake will be served before we leave.
If you would like to attend, please contact Karen in the Parish Office to be added to the list, Karen will also be collecting the money, but payment by bank transfer is available. Parking is limited at Wisdom House, so we will car share.
If anyone would like to know more, maybe you are not sure what a Quiet Day entails, please contact Kim Markham 9224 0150 or email kim@markhams.me.uk
Save the date! Thursday 23rd April 1pm – A Wedding Invitation
Rosie and Alex would like to invite you all to join them for their wedding service here at All Saints Denmead. Do come along and help them celebrate!
Contacts
Karen Rose Parish Administrator. 023 9226 8757 parish.admin@allsaintsdenmead.org.uk
Revd. Canon 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