Extending God’s Welcome to All. Committed to Grow: in Discipleship, Service & Numbers
People have been coming to All Saints church in Sanderstead for over 800 years to meet with God. Of course, over the years many things have changed, but one remains the same: at the heart of church life is Jesus Christ, God’s Son, who gave his life by dying on the cross so that all might be forgiven and enjoy eternal life.
This good news is for everyone without exception. Do take a few moments to read more about activities for both children and adults.
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12.30pm on Thursdays
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9 am on Last Saturday on "Zoom"
Carol was a teacher for 24 years. Her first teaching job was teaching missionary children in the Amazon jungle with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Her final ten years of teaching was in Special Education working with teenagers with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties, teaching in Peckham and Lewisham schools. Prior to training for ordination she was a Licensed Lay Reader at St Mildred’s Church, Lee and has been involved in Christian ministry since she was a teenager at St John’s with Holy Trinity, Deptford. She was recently elected as a clergy member of General Synod. Carol is married to Chris, a retired London Firefighter and they have 3 grown up children. Oscar (21yrs) is at Aberystwyth studying Drama & Scenography, Zechariah (20yrs) is at Lancaster studying History and Zephaniah (17yrs) is a Lifeguard at a local leisure centre. They are very much looking forward to coming to All Saints, Sanderstead and Hamsey Green.
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"The joy of the Lord is my strength"
"Lord, you are our God" 2 Chronicles 14:13
Let us rejoice - for He is risen indeed! The gloom of Lent, and everything else that is going wrong in our world, will be outshone by the glorious resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
We welcome Lent and Spring, and include prayers for Ukraine
"I know who holds the future, and He'll guide me with
His hand"
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Priest
Rev Jeremy Groombridge email jeremy@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8668 7795 |
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Pastoral Co-ordinator All Saints
Sandra Groombridge email sandragroombridge@aol.com tel 020 8668 7795 |
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Parish Administrator
Paul Shipley email parish.office@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8657 0665 |
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Rector's Assistant
Rosanne Morris email admin@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8657 0665 |
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Caretaker and Groundsman, All Saints
Ben Coburn email ben.coburn1981@gmail.com tel 07960299902 |
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Pastoral Co-ordinator All Saints
Sandra Groombridge email sandragroombridge@aol.com tel 020 8668 7795 |
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Caretaker and Key Holder, All Saints
Tony Novell email n/a tel 07733325789 |
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Church Warden, All Saints
Susan Thomas email churchwarden2@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 07870 318366 |
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Church Warden, All Saints
Mike Fixter email mike.warden@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 07860 615125 |
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Organist, All Saints
John Jones email n/a tel |
Onslow Gardens, Sanderstead, CR2 9AB
All Saints is on the corner of Onslow Gardens and Addington Road on the A2022 in Sanderstead. There is a car park beside the church and free parking in nearby roads. Please park thoughtfully.
All Saints is close to bus stops on the 403 route between West Croydon and Warlingham, the 412 route between West Croydon and Purley and the 359 between New Addington and Purley.
All Saints is approx 1.3 miles uphill from Sanderstead, Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown stations. The 403 bus route runs close to Sanderstead station, and is 1/4 mile from Purley Oaks. The 412 bus route runs 1/4 mile from Riddlesdown
All Saints follows Southwark Diocese Safeguarding Policies, Procedures and Guidelines set out in their Manual entitled A Safe Church. Should you have a concern about safeguarding, please immediately contact our safeguarding officer:
Key helpline information
All Saints actively supports a number of Christian charities, through prayer, raising awareness and a variety of fund raising activities.
Home Groups meet in homes around the parish, mostly in the evening, but some daytime. There are between seven and twelve people in each group. We have a flexible programme of Bible study and discussions. Home Groups usually meet in term times and break up during Lent for an ecumenical programme of study up to Holy Week. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join a Home Group. Please contact Rosemary Kempsell, telephone, 020 8657 0482 or Jeremy Groombridge jeremy@sanderstead-parish.org.uk if you would like to join a Home Group or for more information.
All Saints has a lively green group which organises recycling events and provides information on how to live more sustainably by reducing energy and water consumption and purchasing carbon offsets for air travel.
Sanderstead Parish Mothers' Union includes members from All Saints, St Antony's and St Mary's Sanderstead. We meet for a varied programme of talks and acitivities monthly, and unite with regular prayer and a nmonthly communion service. Please contact the Parish Office parish.office@sanderstead-parish.org.uk for more information.
Weekly walks on a Wednesday and other regular events. Contact mensgroup@sanderstead-parish.org.uk. Check the events list for more information about our special outings.
All Saints has a small and dedicated robed choir which, special occasions apart, rehearses from 7.30pm – 8.30pm on alternate Fridays in preparation for Choral Eucharist on the first and third Sundays of the month. There is no formal audition for choir membership, although it would be anticipated that members would be able to follow the overall shape of a musical line at the correct pitch. The choir would welcome new members of any age or voice, providing an ideal opportunity for anyone seeking that unity in diversity offered through part singing in a sacred setting, while not being unduly demanding on time commitment. Enquiries should be directed to the organist and choirmaster, Mr John Jones, via the Parish Office parish.office@sanderstead-parish.org.uk Tel: 0208 657 0665.
Two Teams of handbell ringers are based at All Saints. The SAS ringers, who rehearse on a Monday evening, and the 2 O'Clock Bells, who rehearse on Monday afternoon - at 2 o'clock! Both teams would welcome new members who can commit to regular practices. Please also enquire of the teams if you would like to hear us play. More details can be found on our website - www.sandersteadbells.org.uk
Visit our Children's Page for all the activities for Children in Sanderstead Parish.
Two toddler groups are held in the Church Halls on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Please contact the Parish Office parish.office@sanderstead-parish.org.uk for details.
Especially for little ones and their families to have fun together. Held monthly one Sunday afternoon of the month at 3.30pm. With crafts, Bible stories, songs, tea and chat. Check the events list for future dates. More details from children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk.
Coffee, Cake and Company, Onslow Gardens, Meet and Mingle, everyone’s invited. Alternate Fridays, 10 till 12, All Saints Small Hall. See events list for dates.
