6th June – Licensing of the Rev’d George Rogers
All churches are now closed even for private prayer. We must all stay at home as much as possible. Please see the link to the Church of England Coronavirus guidance for churches here. There is also information on the Diocesan website. We will keep the website and Facebook updated with further information when available. All … Continue reading
Welcome to All Saints’ Church in Orpington Town Centre. We enjoy our sacramental worship, our service to others and our open fellowship. All of our services and events are open to everyone. Please come and join us! Please read the full introduction on our Welcome page to find out more. If you live anywhere within … Continue reading
This weekly notices and news is also being emailed to all members of the All Saints’ email database. If you would like to be added to this database please email allsaintsinfo55@gmail.com Previous newsletters can be found below 24th-30th May 17th-23rd May 10th-16th May 3rd-9th May 26th April-2nd May 19th-25th April 12th-18th April 5th-11th April 29th … Continue reading
The Ven. Dr Paul Wright, FRSA, Archdeacon of Bromley and Bexley, gave this reflection on Easter Day. The text is below, it can be heard here Little did I know when I was ordained 40 years ago this June as a priest, that I would be unable to lead worship in church today Easter Sunday. … Continue reading
All Saints’ Church Orpington Easter lilies in Remembrance Please note that in view of the current situation this list has been compiled using last years’ names and has been updated as necessary Joyce Lilian MilanBrian NettletonIvon William Graham Alison Rosemary Graham David John HughesAnnie SearleGeorge SearleJohn Munro Gallon Reginald John Ward-Penny Malcolm D LillyDicky WoodmanAudrey … Continue reading
The APCM has been postponed and a new date for the meeting will be advised as soon as possible. In the meantime the usual reports can be read here.
At the moment the parish magazine ‘Saints Alive’ is being distributed electronically. A copy of the April magazine can be found from this link. The magazine was produced a week ago – some of the information included has been superseded by recent announcements and some of the events advertised may not take place as planned … Continue reading
Suspension of services in church has meant that we have been able to make some savings in heating and lighting costs. However we have lost income from letting the Church Hall, and the savings we can make are very small compared with our ongoing costs of running the Church, especially salary costs. We realise that … Continue reading
Sadly there were no services at All Saints’ on Mothering Sunday but Phoebe Tak Man Chow managed to record some Mothering Sunday hymns and organ music from All Saints’ which you can watch and listen from this link (paste link into your browser if the hyperlink doesn’t work) https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArpmXXBVhRw8vQu-o1OIZ4jbch5Y?e=6LewIr Bishop James, who was to have … Continue reading
Postponed due to Covid-19 There will be a series of monthly music recitals at All Saints’ church on Saturday lunchtimes at 12.30. These are free recitals with a retiring collection and refreshments will be available. All are welcome to come along and hear some amazing musicians. On 2nd May we welcome Jeremiah Stephenson for an … Continue reading
The Bishop of Rochester, in consultation with the Patron and parish representatives, is pleased to announce that the Revd George Rogers is to be the next vicar of All Saints, Orpington. George will be licensed to the parish on Saturday 6th June using online technology. Please hold them both in your prayers as they prepare … Continue reading
