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
Toddler Groups restart for autumn. Tuesday Toddlers begins on 11th September, Friday Toddlers begins on 14th September, both at 9.30 am.
Home Groups restart in the week beginning 17th September.
ADVENTure is back this Christmas
Details are available in the July Newsletter (see below). Anne and Mike Fixter are running it and will need our help and support. It will run from 1st - 24th December between 6 and 7 pm every day. We will need offers of garages/locations, groups to run/host an evening, offers of help and people to pray for the event.
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 Hall.
Coffee Pot runs on alternate Friday mornings from 10 till 12 in the Church Hall. Come along for coffee and a chat.
Calling musicians to join the All Saints worship band. A wonderful opportunity to help others in worshipping Jesus. Please contact Martin on 020 8657 1366 or email rector@sanderstead-parish.org.uk
Scallywags, Toddler group at St Edmund's
A Call to Prayer...
Review of the Sanderstead Team
"Your community needs you!" Read more on page 7.
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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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Reader, All Saints
Penny Bird email ppennybird@yahoo.co.uk tel 020 8657 1176 |
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Southwark Pastoral Auxiliary
Arnold Butler email via Parish Office tel 020 8657 0665 |
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Southwark Pastoral Auxiliary
Gerie Knights email via Parish Office tel 020 8657 0665 |
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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
Owen Griffiths email griffithsowen@hotmail.com tel 07443 337489 |
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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 the Rector on 020 8657 1366 or Margaret Quiney our Safeguarding Officer on 020 8657 4087.
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.
