The December edition of Sanderstead Parish News

The October 2023 edition of Sanderstead Parish News

The first edition of our new parish newsletter

"As we journey onwards (and upwards), brothers and sisters, I urge you to pray and to join others in praying for the work of God's Spirit within our two church organisations." Read more in the attached...

Grace and peace,
Revd. Carol Bates

DCC and Deanery Synod nominations and Electoral Roll applications

PARISH ELECTORAL ROLL & DIRECTORY UPDATE SPRING 2023

The Diocesan newspaper, The Bridge is available online.

Southwark Diocesan Newspaper, The Bridge is available online

Including photos taken at the licensing service of our new Rector, the Revd Carol Bates

"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"

Christians are people of hope

Come near to God and he will come near to you.

Home group study sessions for autumn 2021

"Everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another"

Vision and Mission

Serve one another in love

Meeting together as a Church Family

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Hallelujah!!!

The Prime Minister has called on the country to mark Tuesday 23 March, the anniversary of the first lockdown, as a National Day of Reflection

A study of the Gospel of Mark for Lent 2021.

Week beginning 22 March.

A study of the Gospel of Mark for Lent 2021.

March 17th, 18th and 19th.

A study of the Gospel of Mark for Lent 2021

Week beginning March 15th

A study of the Gospel of Mark for Lent. 

Week beginning March 8th. Mark chapter 6 

A study of the Gospel of Mark for Lent.

4th March. Mark Ch 4 v 35 - 41. Who is this whom wind and waves obey?

5th March. Mark ch 5 v 25 - 34. A sick woman finds healing.

A study for Lent.

1st March. Mark ch 3 v 31 - 35 The new family

2nd March. Mark ch 4 v 21 - 25 Strong Sayings

3rd March. Mark ch 4 v 30 - 34 The Mustard Seed Parable

Keep in Touch Newsletter February 2021

Study for Lent Mark ch 2 v 1-12. Theme of Opposition

Study for Lent 2021. Mark for Lent 2. Mark 1 v 40 - 45. Jesus cleanses a leper.

Introduction and first 2 studies

Readings for Lent 2021

Lent Call

Notes and videos for home group studies on the Psalms

Keep in Touch Newsletter for January 2021

Keep in Touch Newsletter for Christmas

Christingle online on 13 December

Remembrance Sunday

Letter from the Bishop of Southwark

Find something positive in these difficult times, read about autumn and harvest and more...

From the Hawksbees

News from Tanzania

Come and celebrate Harvest at All Saints - read more in the newsletter....

Let us encourage one another

Back to Church Survey

“Be still, and know that I am God.”

Messages of encouragement from the Bishop of Croydon and the Bishop of Southwark

Pentecost and "Return to Church?"

Are you excited and passionate about seeing children and families come to know Jesus?

VE Day Special Edition, and 'Choosing to feed the right horse'.... 

Be kind and tender-hearted…

"Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again."

At this Easter season, we can join together virtually in worship and fellowship... 

Contact Rev Jeremy for a presentation of the Stations of the Cross service on Powerpoint or Keynote.

...children have been encouraged to draw pictures of rainbows and put them on display outside their houses or in their windows.  What better symbol of hope and a reminder of God’s reassurance than that picture which he gave to Noah after the flood?  

Read more here...

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life.... 

I believe firmly that we should be reliant on God - rather than self-reliant - this aspect of relinquishing control does also mean living on the edge each day as we wait to see what God has in store for us, moment by moment.

Read more here...

Latest News

"Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you". (1 Peter 5:7)

During these difficult days, while we cannot meet face to face, it is very important for us all to stay connected with each other.

Advice from Rev Arun Arora, Vicar of St Nicholas Church Durham

In James 4:2 we read these words: “You do not have because you do not ask God.”  And in 1 John 5, we read: “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us...

Will we choose to follow Jesus? 

Read more here....

The beginning of a New Year is a good time to "re-boot". There's nothing wrong with saying to God that we've got ourselves into a bit of a bind, and inviting him to help us make a new start.... A very Happy New Year to all.

Revd Jeremy Groombridge

Read more.....

"Born that man no more may die"

I wonder, have you found this wonderful hope yet? Have you experienced the love of God in Jesus? Come and join in our carols and worship this Christmas. There’s something for young and old. Let’s bring our thanks to Jesus for defeating death and bringing us life.

A Happy Christmas to you all.
Martin Greenfield

Service sheet, All Saints

Remembrance Sunday 2019 - photos at St. Edmunds

Let's put aside our worries... and let's use this month to bring forth much fruit!

Study notes for Home Groups - The Holy Spirit

"Lord, you have always been our home".

A Harvest service at St Antony's

Volunteers and clients of St Edmund's care group visited Titsey Place

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.

"Unity" In the Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 4 v 32) we read that, ‘all the believers were one in heart and mind.’

"Prayer, like our Lenten journey, is truly "the heart in pilgrimage". That journey takes us through times of darkness and pain, but ultimately transposes into a different tune of the "softness, and peace, and joy, and love, and bliss" which we experience on Easter Sunday. May God bless you all as you continue your journey..."

“You are dust and to dust you shall return”  
Can life begin… when we’re getting older?

Winter, February Blues, Depression, Not alone, and more...….

Our Bishops have recently asked us to pray for "more generosity and grace amongst those with differing views, so that there might be stability and peace in place of angry words and bad temper."

The Gift

"Mild He lay His glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth."

A Happy Christmas to you all!

Trial of New Worship Patterns in 2019

"Lord for the years, we bring our thanks today...."

The Sanderstead parish Christmas Day lunch is on!

"There....but not there"

Our strategic priority is Children and Families

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.

Calling all budding photographers!

All Saints' outing to Bletchley Park

Annual Parochial Church Meeting papers

Good Friday Children's Activities

Reordering update JAN 2018

Greatly enjoyed by all

The theme of this month's newsletter is 'Emmanuel - God with us'. May you know Him with you this month.

Churches Together in Sanderstead Christmas Services

We have a Green Team because the environment matters. A reflection on what we can and should do for nature. By Richard Bird

Read the latest news from Chris and Alison Hawksbees, our mission partners in Paraguay

St Antony's Harvest competition

Louise is licensed to her new parish, Lilliput in Dorset

The Green Team has a new display in All Saints and has produced some useful information about recycling.

St Antony's celebrates 60 years serving the people of Hamsey Green

We say goodbye to Win as she moves to a new home.

September's Team Newsletter

Sanderstead Team Newsletter

Our Mission Partners in Paraguay

A community day to celebrate St Antony's 60th anniversary

Sanderstead Team Newsletter June.

Your NEW monthly Team Newsletter

Thanks to All Saints for gifts and prayers.

Easter Activities on Good Friday at St Antony's

Palm Sunday celebration

Monthly Newsletter with all the news from All Saints Church

A letter from our mission partners in Paraquay, Chris and Alison Hawksbee

Getting ready for Easter

In this months newsletter: A letter from Jeremy, a re-ordering update, information about fairtrade fortnight, upcoming events and more!

The theme for this year's Lent Call is "I was hungry... I was thirsty"

Pastor Patrick's visit to All Saints, 19th February

Celebrating Eco Sunday with a Green Communion

In this month's newsletter: A letter from Martin, church and community events, information from the green team, and information from Tanzania Development Trust.

St Antony's Celebrates 60 years.

All Saints' monthly newsletter

Christmas Day lunch in the parish

Parish News for December 2016

Collecting egg boxes

News and events in November 2016

At our family fun hour in October we learned about Abraham and Sarah

Events in October

Wendy Holt celebrates 25 years as a Reader

A new altar for St Antony's

September Newsletter

Prayer pointers September 2016

August newsletter

Feedback from the Faith Pictures Course 

Pictures from the All Saints Walk on Riddlesdown