Update: 20 January 2022
We continue with live services on Tuesday at 11am and Sunday at 10:30 am and other activities are also running, including Toddler's Church in the hall.
We are, however, still taking precautions against COVID-19, including shorter services and well-spaced seating. If possible, please book in by contacting the church office and wear a face covering on entry unless you are medically exempt. Face coverings may be removed at times as guided by instructions at the event.
We are continuing to present an online services, which premiere at 10:30am on Sundays.
For further information, you can see our weekly news sheet or contact the office (admin@astad.org / 01509 236789).
Update: 29 April 2021
As lockdown continues to ease off, we are resuming our 10:30am Sunday morning services at the church from 2 May. We are still taking precautions against COVID-19, including shorter services and well-spaced seating. If possible, please book in by contacting the church office and wear a face covering unless you are medically exempt.
Our 11am Tuesday morning services continue and other activities are also beginning again, including Toddler's Church returning to the hall from 5 May (10 - 11:30am).
We are continuing with our online services, which premiere at 10:30am on Sundays, and our Wednesday evening online prayer meetings (7:30 - 8:30pm). For further information, you can see our weekly news sheet or contact the office (admin@astad.org / 01509 236789).
Update: 07 January 2021
After a staff review, we have decided to suspend gathered services during the current lockdown until further notice. You can view a statement here.
Online services, prayer meetings and social gatherings will continue.
Update: 04 January 2021
The Government have announced a National Lockdown with immediate effect. However, gathered church services are allowed provided Covid secure measures are in place. Our Tuesday morning service on 5th January will take place. If you wish to attend, please register your intent to come in person through the church office and bring a face covering to wear. The staff team will continually review the position regarding the operation of gathered services, but online services will remain to enabe communal worship.
Update: 29 November 2020
Government restriction changes mean that from 02 December 2020 we are now able to hold communal church services again. All Coronavirus safe practices will, of course, remain in place, so please register your intent to come in person through the church office (by 11am Friday 4th December) and bring a face covering to wear.
Update: 03rd November 2020
Unfortunately, following government action to reduce coronavirus infections, we've had to suspend the church services we had begun to hold. Our online services will remain so we can stay in touch with as many people as we can to share the Love of God
Update: 10th October 2020
We've been meeting at gathered Sunday services since 4th October 2020 and these meetings will continue while goverment restrictions allow it. If you wish to attend, please book your place ahead of time, by calling the office or booking a place online using the tickets option, so we are able to accomodate you and comply with Track and Trace procedures. Please also bring and wear face coverings.
The following video shows the set up within the Church building whilst we meet in this way...
Going forward, our meetings in Church will be
- Each Tuesday 11:00 am Morning service in Church
- 3rd Friday of month 7:30 pm Parish prayer - "Soaking" (please note new frequency)
- Each Sunday 10:30 am Gathered service - please book places
- Each Sunday 10:30 am Online Service
Update: 13th September 2020
It's our aim to restart Sunday gathered services starting from 4th October 2020. As part of this, the services will be a bit different to work within Government and National Church Guidelines. So whilst we will be able to meet, attendees will need to bring and wear face coverings, there will be no singing or communion elements and social distancing will need to be maintained. Contact details will also be recorded to ensure we are Track and Trace compatible.
Update: 20th July 2020
Here at ASTAD doors continue to open for people to use the Church in a limited way. These measures are in line with Government and National Church of England advice.
From the week beginning 3rd August 2020, the following services and events will be opened;
- Tuesday 11.00 am Morning Praise service in Church (with a Sermon)
(Please note: Attendance at Tuesday's service will be limited and requires that you book a seat through the Church office) - Friday 7:30 - 8:30 pm Parish Prayers
- Sunday 10.30 am Online Service
Update: 30th June 2020
The Church is opening for private prayer at the following times
- Tuesdays 2 - 3 pm
- Fridays 7 - 8 pm
Guidance will be in place in Church to ensure social distancing measures are maintained.
Update: March 2020
Following the Archbishops announcement of 17/03/2020, and in line with national guidance and directives, we have suspended church services and gathered events until further notice. Church staff are also working from home.
However, as a church we want to remain available to those seeking guidance or help. Use the telephone numbers at the bottom of the page or contact us by email.
We are also working on a variety of resources to help you stay in touch with life at All Saints. These include
- Daily devotional liturgies available on the Morning Prayer page
- Worship on-line sessions available on our YouTube channel
- Other messages from the Church leadership, available on our Video messages page
Other information and resources are available on the Church of England website.
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-liturgy-and-prayer-resources
APCM: 29/03/2020
For those on the Electoral Roll, the APCM which was due to take place 29/03/2020 has been cancelled. A new date will be set when further guidance is received about the resumption of meetings and services.