We seek to Extend God’s Welcome to All!
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.
Rev Canon Martin Greenfield
3pm on a Sunday
6pm on a Sunday
12.30pm on 1st Thursday
Space Academy holiday club was great fun for all the children and adults. Watch this space for news and pictures coming soon.
Dynamite after school club, following on from Space Academy starts on Monday 2nd September for 6 Mondays. Children who attended Space Academy have priority booking. Contact annalie@sanderstead-parish.org.uk for more details.
Sanderstead Light in Church
Sanderstead Light is now in church on the last Sunday of the month. Come and join us at 10.00 am.
Jigsaw Sunday School On 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of each month, primary aged children will have their own teaching, learning, worship and fun during the 10 am service. On the last Sunday of the month everyone is welcome to join in the Sanderstead Light service at 10 am in the Church.
Coffee Pot runs on alternate Friday mornings from 10 till 12 in the Church Hall. Come along for coffee and a chat on 6th and 20th Sept, 4th and 18th October, 1st, 5th and 29th November and 13th December.
Churchsuite
We are learning to use our new "Churchsuite" admin system in All Saints, which will make the work of the Parish Office easier and help us to communicate with each other more effectively. Already Rosanne has used it to draw up the rotas for the next three months and is really pleased with it. The church calendar is now available on this website in addition to the events listings. You can find it on sanderstead-parish/pages/calendar bear with us as we learn more about using the calendar effectively and add more events to the list.
At this time of year we think of those who plough and sow and reap....
Jeremy writes about VICTORY....
“We are more than conquerors through him who loved us” says Paul in Romans 8:37. I’ve just been watching a programme featuring Canon Andrew White (the Vicar of Baghdad) who makes this his theme almost everywhere he goes. Few have known more than he the trials and tribulations of ministry in the most extreme of environments - yet he remains positive, joyful and calm constantly quoting those wonderful words....
"Prayer" As followers of Jesus Christ, are we praying as he instructed? "Father, Thy Kingdom come." This time, between Ascension-tide and Pentecost, is a time for focussed prayer. All Saints will be open on Wed 5th and Thurs 6th June, 9am - 8pm, with 'prayer stations' to help us pray, (and other Sanderstead churches will be open for prayer too, see pages 3-5) ..... I really do hope that many will take time out of busy lives to come and pray. Let's not imagine we have to be experts; let's just do what Jesus asked - pray! It works.
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Team Rector
Rev Canon Martin Greenfield email rector@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8657 1366 |
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Assistant Priest
Rev Jeremy Groombridge email jeremy@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8668 7795 |
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Children and Families Pastor
Annalie Taylor email annalie@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 07486 543146 |
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Southwark Pastoral Auxiliary
Gerie Knights email via Parish Office tel 020 8657 0665 |
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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, 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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Church Warden, All Saints
Lynne Davison email churchwarden@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8407 1565 |
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Church Warden, All Saints
Kevin Wright email churchwarden@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel via Parish Office 020 8657 0665 |
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Organist, All Saints
John Jones email n/a tel 01883 347367 |
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.
House 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. House 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 House Group. Please contact Rosemary Kempsell, telephone, 020 8657 0482 or Jeremy Groombridge jeremy@sanderstead-parish.org.uk if you would like to join a house 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. If you would like to know more or even better join the group please contact Richard Bird at birdrichard385@googlemail.com.
Sanderstead Parish Mothers' Union includes members from all four churches in the parish. Click here for the current programme For more information please contact Rosemary Kempsell, 020 8657 0482, email rosemary@kempsell.freeserve.co.uk.
Weekly walks on a Wednesday, monthly curries on the third Thursday and occasional other outings. Contact Trevor Hewitt 07719 010112, or Dick Hibberd, 07775 824743 or Tony Robinson, 07714 837318. 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 a host of 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 3pm. With crafts, Bible stories, songs, tea and chat. More details from Emma Greenfield children@sanderstead-parish.org.uk, 020 8657 1366.
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.
