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.
Please see Events list for information
12.30pm on third Thursday
9 am on last Saturday
4 pm on third Tuesday
As required by the Church Representation Rules, a new Electoral Roll is required to be prepared afresh for 2025; an official Notice to that effect will be placed on the noticeboards of the Churches and Church Halls as from 24 February 2025.
If you wish to be included on the new Roll, please re-apply by filling in a new Electoral Roll form. At the same time, it would be helpful if you could complete a new Parish Communication Form (optional) that will allow us to keep our ChurchSuite records up to date and also to know of your communication preferences.
Forms must be returned to the Parish Office no later than 30 March 2025 and are available in Church, or from the Parish Office, or from the Electoral Roll Officer. Your timely co-operation in submitting the forms would be greatly appreciated.
The new Electoral Roll will be published and take effect on 10 April 2025.
Please contact the Electoral Roll Officer if you have any queries.
Electoral Roll Officer David Chillman 0787 097 8844 (david.chillman@btinternet.com)
Download and print off the forms here
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Support All Saints by sponsoring the church floodlighting. Celebrate a special event by sponsoring the church floodlighting for a week or more, with the opportunity for a mention in the church notices and the monthly newsletter. Suggested donations £20 in the winter months and £15 in the summer. Floodlighting sponsorship formOnline donations are now possible through the website. Please click the donate button.
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Sanderstead Parish News March 2025
The December edition of Sanderstead Parish News
The October 2023 edition of Sanderstead Parish News
The first edition of our new parish newsletter
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Priest
Rev Jeremy Groombridge email jeremy@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8668 7795 |
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Safeguarding Officer All Saints
Julie Marsh email julie.safeguarding@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8651 2109 |
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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 Key Holder, All Saints
Tony Novell email n/a tel 07733325789 |
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Caretaker and Groundsman, All Saints
Ben Coburn email ben.coburn1981@gmail.com tel 07960299902 |
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Children and Families Support Worker
Sarah Palfrey email sarah@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 07871243967 |
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Safeguarding Officer All Saints
Katheryn Hewitt email katheryn.safeguarding@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 020 8651 6308 |
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Church Warden, All Saints
Susan Thomas email churchwarden2@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 07870 318366 |
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Organist, All Saints
John Jones email n/a tel |
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Worship Band Co-ordinator
Tony Worthington email worshipband@sanderstead-parish.org.uk tel 07860 833409 |
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 one of our safeguarding officers:
The Southwark Diocese Manual ‘A Safe Church’ is kept at the back of All Saints’ Church under the Bell Tower or online at https://southwark.anglican.org/safeguarding/diocesan-policies-procedures/
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 the Parish Office 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.
